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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
In Gstaad, the men have joined forces to disrupt the local vernacular, reimagining two classic chalets as vessels for contemporary innovation.
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Sam Cochran, Architectural Digest, 4 Dec. 2024
And the novels’ warnings about the dangers of mixing politics and religion struck him as both a prescient statement and an example of the genre’s unique ability to serve as a vessel for social commentary.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 3 Dec. 2024
Then the 1,000-foot-plus vessel lurched upward and plunged downward even faster, leaving my stomach somewhere on the ceiling.
—Heather Steinberger, Robb Report, 22 Nov. 2024
According to the yacht's captain, the suspicious boats followed the vessel's course for two hours, despite evasive maneuvers deployed to shake them off.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
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Sam Cochran, Architectural Digest, 4 Dec. 2024
And the novels’ warnings about the dangers of mixing politics and religion struck him as both a prescient statement and an example of the genre’s unique ability to serve as a vessel for social commentary.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 3 Dec. 2024
Then the 1,000-foot-plus vessel lurched upward and plunged downward even faster, leaving my stomach somewhere on the ceiling.
—Heather Steinberger, Robb Report, 22 Nov. 2024
According to the yacht's captain, the suspicious boats followed the vessel's course for two hours, despite evasive maneuvers deployed to shake them off.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vessel
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With just 54 cabins and suites in a space that would typically see 200, the new vessel will be primarily sold for full ship charters.Doug Gollan, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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There, Lucius and his fellow gladiators must mount a full-scale attack on a warring ship for the entertainment of thousands of Romans watching, including its unhinged sibling emperors, Geta and Caracalla (Joseph Quinn and Fred Hechinger).Manuel Betancourt, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
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Their metal boat carrying migrants had set off from Sfax, Tunisia, and sank off the coast of Lampedusa in Italy.Angel Saunders, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
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Thirty-three passengers in total were onboard the boats, police said.Victoria Arancio, ABC News, 13 Dec. 2024
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Maryland football won’t play in a bowl game, giving the program plenty of time to turn its attention to recruiting and the transfer portal.Baltimore Sun staff, Baltimore Sun, 12 Dec. 2024
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Then Don Williams of the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal talk about the Arkansas vs. Texas Tech bowl game matchup.Chip Souza, arkansasonline.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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The California Attorney General's Office warns that firearms should be stored in a locked container and locked with a firearms safety device.Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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Flaxseed oil should be stored in a glass container in the refrigerator to maximize its freshness.2 Flaxseed oil can be used in baked foods like muffins and bagels.Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, RDN, Health, 16 Dec. 2024
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The yacht was built by Turkish shipyard AvA Yachts.Katia Damborsky, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Iowa played summer exhibition games in Italy and Croatia, and with the help of name, image, and likeness (NIL) sponsorship money from brands like Nike, Buick, and the midwestern grocery chain Hy-Vee, Clark treated her teammates to a yacht outing in the Adriatic.Sean Gregory, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Vessel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vessel. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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