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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
While the world’s biggest cruise ship, Icon of the Seas, debuted in the Caribbean – as will forthcoming sister vessel Star of the Seas – Legend will launch with seven-night Western Mediterranean cruises.
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Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 19 Feb. 2025
The Hellenic Coast Guard first ignored the distress calls, and later, while allegedly trying to tow the vessel, caused the boat to tip, scattering those on deck into the sea and dooming the many stuck below.
—Lauren Markham, Harper's Magazine, 19 Feb. 2025
Numerous Chinese military aircraft and maritime vessels operate around Taiwan daily.
—Brad Lendon, CNN, 19 Feb. 2025
In recent years Taiwan has come under increasing military and other pressure from China, which sends warplanes and vessels toward the island almost daily.
—Jennifer Jett, NBC News, 17 Feb. 2025
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Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 19 Feb. 2025
The Hellenic Coast Guard first ignored the distress calls, and later, while allegedly trying to tow the vessel, caused the boat to tip, scattering those on deck into the sea and dooming the many stuck below.
—Lauren Markham, Harper's Magazine, 19 Feb. 2025
Numerous Chinese military aircraft and maritime vessels operate around Taiwan daily.
—Brad Lendon, CNN, 19 Feb. 2025
In recent years Taiwan has come under increasing military and other pressure from China, which sends warplanes and vessels toward the island almost daily.
—Jennifer Jett, NBC News, 17 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vessel
Noun
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To be sure, Nvidia could right the momentum ship this week.—
Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
25 Feb. 2025
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What to Know The U.S. Treasury and State Departments sanctioned over 30 individuals and ships, including leaders of Iran's National Iranian Oil Company and Iranian Oil Terminals Company for their role in brokering crude oil sales.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
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San Clemente has seen a rise in these boats arriving in recent weeks, with some discovered carrying migrants and others abandoned.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
17 Feb. 2025
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Maybe White could find a way to make his death kind of silly, as with Armond getting stabbed after revenge-pooping in a suitcase or Tanya dying from tripping off of a boat after escaping a murder attempt.—
Judy Berman,
TIME,
17 Feb. 2025
Noun
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When the gates opened 90 minutes before the scheduled 6:30 tipoff, students swarmed to the lower bowl opposite the home and visiting benches to get coveted seats.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
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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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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The revelation comes after Ne-Yo flicked it up on a yacht earlier this month alongside three of his partners who go by the Instagram handles: Daddys_Pretty_Baby__, Phoneixx__feather, and ArielleHill.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
26 Feb. 2025
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Quentin died after Tanya shot him and other guests and crew members aboard his yacht on the way back to Taormina, Sicily.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Vessel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vessel. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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