as in pitcher
a handled container for holding and pouring liquids that usually has a lip or a spout
a silver ewer in an elaborately ornamented style
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Noun
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Alcantara was the first Marlins pitcher to throw at least seven innings on Opening Day since Henderson Alvarez III in 2015 and the sixth overall, also joining Josh Beckett in 2004, Ryan Dempster in 2002, Alex Fernandez in 2000 and Kevin Brown in both 1997 and 1996.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026 -
Kenley Jansen struck out the side in the ninth on 11 pitches in his Tigers debut for his 477th career save, which leads all active pitchers and is fourth all-time.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Her aim was to reinvigorate Cyprus's crafts—reshaping earth red terra-cotta jugs into glazed tableware and sculptural vases, or placing Lefkara lace on linen separates and bags.—
Selina Denman,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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When all are well mixed, pour on the boiling Ale by degrees, beating up the mixture continually; then pour it rapidly backward and forward from one jug to another, keeping one jug raised high above the other; till the flip is smooth and finely frothed.—
Jay R. Brooks,
Mercury News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Four Sigmatic is one of the OG mushroom coffees—one tablespoon delivers 9000mg of powerful adaptogenic mushroom powders like chaga, lion’s mane, and reishi, as well as a little caffeine (but less than your average cup of coffee).—
Brianna Peters,
Vogue,
2 Apr. 2026
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On the side, there’s a cup of mushroom stock fortified with soy sauce, molasses, rosemary and a touch of cayenne pepper for dunking.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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After helping one of the Dutchmen lug a keg of liquor to the game, Rip drinks several flagons, passes out, and wakes up two decades later.—
John Swansburg,
The Atlantic,
10 Oct. 2025
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No detail was overlooked — down to the drink’s flagon.—
Violet Goldstone,
WWD,
12 Sep. 2024
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There are also water stations on multiple floors with both still and sparkling options that make the reusable bottles actually useful.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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Police searched the house and found a Powerade bottle that was largely empty, but contained some residue at the bottom.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Ewer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ewer. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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