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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
The Philippines has protested this month against the entry of Chinese vessels in its 200-nautical-mile exclusive economic zone (EEZ), including the 541-ft-long ship 5901, last spotted 77 nautical miles off the western province of Zambales.
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Reuters, NBC News, 14 Jan. 2025
Ukrainian drone and missile strikes have pushed vessels from Russia's Black Sea Fleet away from its main base in Sevastopol, occupied Crimea, to Novorossiysk in Russia's Krasnodar region.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
Concrete, granite, and sandstone are neutral vessels that are less porous than wood but not airtight like stainless steel, while terra-cotta tinaja from Spain and qvevri from Georgia can impart a sense of earthiness to wine.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 5 Jan. 2025
The big picture: President Joe Biden appointed Jan. 9 as a national day of mourning for Carter and U.S. flags will fly at half-staff on all federal buildings, grounds and naval vessels for 30 days as per federal protocols, according to a Sunday night White House statement.
—Lauren Floyd, Axios, 4 Jan. 2025
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Reuters, NBC News, 14 Jan. 2025
Ukrainian drone and missile strikes have pushed vessels from Russia's Black Sea Fleet away from its main base in Sevastopol, occupied Crimea, to Novorossiysk in Russia's Krasnodar region.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
Concrete, granite, and sandstone are neutral vessels that are less porous than wood but not airtight like stainless steel, while terra-cotta tinaja from Spain and qvevri from Georgia can impart a sense of earthiness to wine.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 5 Jan. 2025
The big picture: President Joe Biden appointed Jan. 9 as a national day of mourning for Carter and U.S. flags will fly at half-staff on all federal buildings, grounds and naval vessels for 30 days as per federal protocols, according to a Sunday night White House statement.
—Lauren Floyd, Axios, 4 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vessel
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This includes making investments in submarines and ships; enhancing manufacturing capacity for missiles, artillery, and air defense; and taking steps to leverage and unleash the potential of innovative technologies.—
Jake Sullivan,
TIME,
20 Jan. 2025
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Guests on the Abercrombie & Kent Adriatic Voyage, which features ports of call in Croatia, Montenegro, and Greece, can ride aboard the largest ship able to navigate the Corinth Canal.—
Regan Stephens,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Jan. 2025
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Lifeguards swam out on paddle boards and used rescue boats to retrieve people from the water.—
Gary Warth,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Jan. 2025
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His boat was a half mile off the port of Bermagui in New South Wales when sonar used for finding fish picked up the image.—
Mark Price,
Miami Herald,
24 Jan. 2025
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Put on your rubber gloves, grab a scrubby sponge, a small bowl and baking soda.—
Cody Godwin,
USA TODAY,
23 Jan. 2025
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Transfer ¼ cup of the onion to a small bowl and set aside.—
Joe Yonan,
Saveur,
23 Jan. 2025
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More than 40% of U.S. container traffic, valued at roughly $270 billion annually, transits the Panama Canal, a point Joseph Kramek, president and CEO of the World Shipping Council, highlighted in his testimony.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
28 Jan. 2025
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The container shipping company said none of its own posts revealed any confidential information, as defined in their nondisclosure agreement and service contract, which initially was slated to run through April 30, 2024.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
28 Jan. 2025
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One trend seems to be more compact boats with larger yacht features—such as foldout sides of the cockpit, lounges on the bow, and big for internal light.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
21 Jan. 2025
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There is a private yacht cruise in Macquarie Harbour, a visit to the Port Arthur penal colony, Australia's most historic site, and the fun of exploring Hobart's Salamanca Market.—
Everett Potter,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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“Vessel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vessel. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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