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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 vessel’s next cruise, which was set to start on Thursday, was canceled.
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Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 6 Mar. 2025
The Coast Guard Cutter Joseph Doyle intercepted the vessel, catching three people and confiscating about 2,200 pounds of cocaine, according to the press release.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2025
The skipper added that the boat suffered some minor damage, but nothing that would have caused the vessel to tip over or sank.
—David Chiu, People.com, 5 Mar. 2025
As a result, breaks in the lining of the retina can occur, and new blood vessels can creep through and scar.
—Katie Grant, Parents, 4 Mar. 2025
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Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 6 Mar. 2025
The Coast Guard Cutter Joseph Doyle intercepted the vessel, catching three people and confiscating about 2,200 pounds of cocaine, according to the press release.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2025
The skipper added that the boat suffered some minor damage, but nothing that would have caused the vessel to tip over or sank.
—David Chiu, People.com, 5 Mar. 2025
As a result, breaks in the lining of the retina can occur, and new blood vessels can creep through and scar.
—Katie Grant, Parents, 4 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vessel
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In separate raids on Crimean anchorages in February, May and June 2024, the USVs sank a corvette, a landing ship, a patrol boat and a tugboat.—
David Axe,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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The service tallied 296 battle force ships (aircraft carriers, submarines, surface combatants, amphibious ships, and logistics and support ships) in December.—
Colin Demarest,
Axios,
8 Mar. 2025
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Authorities are now searching additional neighboring beaches as well as on land with 300 officers, search dogs, boats, two helicopters and other resources, Fox News Digital has confirmed.—
Michael Ruiz,
Fox News,
13 Mar. 2025
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For thousands of years, Arctic peoples have used a hunting boat called the qajaq, which is designed for speed and silence and is made of sealskin stretched over a whalebone or driftwood frame.—
Chloe Berge,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Mar. 2025
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Step 7: Come home and prepare to mix the salts with the oils in what appears to be a clean bowl.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
12 Mar. 2025
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Cover bowl using plastic wrap; chill until dough is firm, about 30 minutes.—
Jasmine Smith,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2025
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Also, make sure the container has drainage holes because this plant will not tolerate soggy roots.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
16 Mar. 2025
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The format sees 12 celebrity contestants locked into bright yellow containers.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
14 Mar. 2025
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In the fourth episode, Chloe welcomes several of the main White Lotus vacationers onto Gary’s yacht.—
Abigail Lee,
Variety,
10 Mar. 2025
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The resort also offers The Norma, a lavish Azimut Flybridge 66 yacht available for private charters.—
Kaila Yu,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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“Vessel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vessel. Accessed 21 Mar. 2025.
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