as in bowl
a large tub or barrel used especially for holding liquids
a vat of cooking oil
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Recent Examples of vat
According to information shared with the Times by the CRT (Mexico’s Tequila Regulatory Council), that surplus equals about half a billion liters of tequila that isn’t assured a home, either still aging in barrels or ready to bottle in steel vats.
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Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 3 Jan. 2025
Smaller-scale processors who handle limited volumes use what are known as vat pasteurizers, also known as batch pasteurizers.
—Kerry E. Kaylegian, Discover Magazine, 6 Dec. 2024
The Great Beer Flood happened in London when huge beer vats exploded at Meux’s Horse Shoe Brewery, causing a tidal wave of beer that claimed eight lives.
—Lorenzino Estrada, The Arizona Republic, 17 Oct. 2024
Decanter described the wine as: From Pommard clone vines on a north-facing block cooled by a wind that blows through the site, only about 7% whole-cluster fermentation in an oak vat, followed by 18 months in 70% new French oak barrels.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 3 Jan. 2025
Smaller-scale processors who handle limited volumes use what are known as vat pasteurizers, also known as batch pasteurizers.
—Kerry E. Kaylegian, Discover Magazine, 6 Dec. 2024
The Great Beer Flood happened in London when huge beer vats exploded at Meux’s Horse Shoe Brewery, causing a tidal wave of beer that claimed eight lives.
—Lorenzino Estrada, The Arizona Republic, 17 Oct. 2024
Decanter described the wine as: From Pommard clone vines on a north-facing block cooled by a wind that blows through the site, only about 7% whole-cluster fermentation in an oak vat, followed by 18 months in 70% new French oak barrels.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vat
Noun
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After that, Baylor’s next winning season and bowl appearance did not come until 2010, under coach Art Briles.—
Mac Engel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Feb. 2025
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In a large skillet over low heat, toast the flour, stirring continuously, until fragrant (do not brown), about 3 minutes, then transfer to a medium bowl.—
Meher Mirza,
Saveur,
27 Feb. 2025
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While about a quarter of Coca-Cola products come in aluminum cans, consumers are also accustomed to plastic and glass bottles.—
Maria Sole Campinoti,
CNN,
2 Mar. 2025
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According to a search-warrant affidavit reviewed by PEOPLE, Arakawa was found in the bathroom, next to a space heater and an open bottle of pills.—
Jen Juneau,
People.com,
1 Mar. 2025
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The asking price is a smidge under $4 million, which is around $2 million more than the former Padres pitcher and his wife Kathy doled out for the modern coastal retreat in the upscale Sunset Cliffs neighborhood back in spring 2017.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
27 Feb. 2025
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Cruz had over a 12 percent walk rate, good for bottom 10 percent of pitchers in the league.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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Put it in a container and offer it to your child later, or save it for the next meal.—
Hannah Nwoko,
Parents,
21 Feb. 2025
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But other types of containers also work, such as air-tight plastic containers or even sandwich bags or other types of sealable plastic storage bags.—
Melissa Nieves,
Verywell Health,
18 Feb. 2025
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Using white vinegar and baking soda is another powerful method for tackling color stains on white clothes using the following steps: In a bucket, bowl, or something equivalent, soak the stained garment in a solution of one part vinegar to four parts white vinegar for 30 minutes to several hours.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
25 Feb. 2025
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Drop in the bucket There remains considerable uncertainty over just how many federal workers have been laid off and how many more will be let go in the coming days, weeks and months.—
Matt Egan and Alicia Wallace,
CNN,
25 Feb. 2025
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Bring gloves, utility scissors and a clean milk jug.—
Staff report,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Dec. 2022
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Councell tapped a plastic jug the size of a garden shed containing sugar water, nearby another full of corn syrup.—
Bill Weir,
CNN,
12 Dec. 2022
Noun
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Hamilton Beach electric kettle: on sale for $39.99 Original price: $49.99 The Hamilton Beach 1.7 Liter Temperature Control Electric Kettle uses double-wall construction to keep water warm twice as long.—
Nora Colomer,
Fox News,
12 Feb. 2025
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According to recent headlines state officials are telling BGE to rein in its spending, which is a prime example of the pot calling the kettle black.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
8 Feb. 2025
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This is already a hell of a swear jar, but the third strike will also come with a suspension and the docking of points.—
Nick Miller,
The Athletic,
21 Feb. 2025
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Add the ginger and allspice to a 2 cup jar, along with the cabbage, carrots, mango and cilantro.—
Jessica Fields,
Essence,
21 Feb. 2025
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“Vat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vat. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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