Thesaurus results for CAULDRON

cauldron

noun

Definition of cauldron

as in kettle

a large open container that is usually used for cooking They filled the cauldron with what seemed like an endless amount of clams.

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Recent Examples of cauldron So too had Gauff — until her quarterfinal against Mirra Andreeva, which turned into a cauldron of nerves. — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026 All of these key episodes happened in agreeable resorts, seaside ports, and villages, far from the sophisticated cities assumed to have been the cauldrons of modernism. — Sebastian Smee, The Atlantic, 27 Aug. 2026 Mix up the coquette and the macabre with a light pink mug that features a pattern of both skulls and bows; opt for a shiny pink cauldron to lean into a feminine Halloween; or go for the cute figural option of a smiling ghost. — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2026 Choose between iridescent cauldron, ghost in sunglasses, ghost with pumpkin, or skulls and bows. — Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cauldron

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Noun

Most schools okay a mini fridge and a microwave, and some permit coffee makers, electric kettles or air fryers.

— Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2026
Most schools green-light a mini fridge and microwave, and some permit extras like coffee makers, electric kettles and air fryers.

— Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Oct. 2026

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Unravelling puzzles along the way, the winning pair will pit their knowledge against The Chasers in order to win a life-changing prize pot.

— Leo Barraclough, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026
Breakfast and lunch staples including omelets, pancakes, French toast, smashed pot potatoes, hamburger steak, beef tips, pork chops and chicken and dumplings are returning to the menu, along with a few new items.

— Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 2 Oct. 2026

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The other bucket, execution, is where automation makes a difference.

— Zohar Gilad, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026
Funds could not be used for legal or defense purposes or to repay personal loans, nor could they be pulled from education, transportation or public safety buckets.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

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