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as in ship
a large craft for travel by water
a new ocean liner that claims to be the largest commercial vessel afloat
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as in boat
a small buoyant structure for travel on water
any vessel that is buoyant and steerable can be entered in the annual race down the river
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as in container
something into which a liquid or smaller objects can be put for storage or transportation
any watertight vessel can be used for mixing the paints
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Recent Examples of vessel
At the time, women in those roles mostly served on noncombat vessels, a mandate that was terminated in 1993.
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Filip Timotija, The Hill, 8 Apr. 2025
The first ever voyage of the Mark Twain Steamboat, was a memorable experience for riders after the vessel almost capsized in the heart of Frontierland.
—Rachel Flynn, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
The vessel was boarded, and 19 Mexican nationals, including a boy and a girl, were located.
—Christian Martinez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2025
Under the terms of the tariff executive order, Apple won't have to pay tariffs for goods that are on a vessel and in transit to their destination before 12:01 a.m.
—David Phelan, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025
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Filip Timotija, The Hill, 8 Apr. 2025
The first ever voyage of the Mark Twain Steamboat, was a memorable experience for riders after the vessel almost capsized in the heart of Frontierland.
—Rachel Flynn, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
The vessel was boarded, and 19 Mexican nationals, including a boy and a girl, were located.
—Christian Martinez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2025
Under the terms of the tariff executive order, Apple won't have to pay tariffs for goods that are on a vessel and in transit to their destination before 12:01 a.m.
—David Phelan, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vessel
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It had been stated before, that Starfleet ships in the 23rd century didn’t have holodecks, but suddenly here is one — that grid pattern is unmistakable — and the crew seems to be using it to solve a whodunnit, Christie-style.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
2 Apr. 2025
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It is set to join its sister ship, USS Harry S. Truman, which is operating in the Middle East.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
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In the video, Towles is fishing alone in a boat near a bridge when Horner and four men approach him in another boat.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
7 Apr. 2025
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His hand is finally forced, on the boat, when the cell phones are returned.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Just before serving, top the bowl with sliced fresh tomatoes.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Apr. 2025
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Inspectors found 17 dead cockroaches on a pipe and behind a bowl storage shelf, both near the prep line.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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The government contributed an additional 24 beds via medical container units, known as connexes, including one operating room.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The near-endless colors of flowers are the star of many gardens, sidewalk planters, and front porch containers.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2025
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Geometric chandeliers in the restaurant and bars add art deco flair, while chesterfields and wingback chairs create inviting nooks in the Library Lounge, which faces a private yacht marina.—
Jennifer Flowers,
AFAR Media,
3 Apr. 2025
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The intrepid trio scale cliffs, run across forests and woods all kinds of creatures in pursuit on ground and air to a massive, scaly sea creature from the Colin Trevorrow movies chasing down a yacht battleship with Johansson firing back.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Vessel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vessel. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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