Definition of pottednext
slang

potted

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verb

past tense of pot

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of potted
Adjective
How to Keep Mums as Perennials The potted mums sold at roadside stands, supermarkets, or other retailers in late summer or fall are grown to be annuals only, and that affects their ability to be kept as perennials beyond a single fall season. Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 16 Aug. 2026 This cutaway to the flower shop ends with one of the staff, in a passive aggressive display, purposefully dropping a large potted plant from his second floor onto the street below. Josh Slater-Williams, IndieWire, 10 Aug. 2026
Verb
However, young trees can be potted—you’ll simply need to move them to a bigger pot every three to four years. Emily Hayes, Martha Stewart, 5 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for potted
Recent Examples of Synonyms for potted
Adjective
  • Eurotrash from Frauke Finsterwalder will have its world premiere in Zurich, the festival confirmed Monday, following a writer called Philipp who embarks with his terminally ill and hopelessly drunk mother, Helene, on a road trip through Switzerland.
    Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 31 Aug. 2026
  • This was the context for Justice Brewer’s remarks about Philip sober restraining Philip drunk.
    Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The compensation package also includes a new Player Support Program seeded with an initial $2 million commitment in 2026, equally split between men and women players.
    Adam Zagoria, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026
  • That literally seemingly has injected and seeded lies into the environment.
    Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 19 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • The popular food truck serves serves up a simple but well-executed menu that includes a hamburger, fish sandwich, chicken sandwich, and their famous shrimp burger—a 1/4 pound of fried shrimp on a brioche bun with all the fixings.
    Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Fresh herring may be grilled or lightly coated and pan-fried, then served with potatoes and fresh lemon juice or a splash of vinegar.
    Kelly Burch, Verywell Health, 6 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Beer Money Entertainment has asked people not to direct anger toward Eleven Lakes, saying the brewery was put in a difficult position by the threats.
    Evan Moore August 31, Charlotte Observer, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Earlier that year, former NHL executive John Collins invested in the four-time Stanley Cup champions and was put in charge of the team’s business operations.
    Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 31 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • But when a traumatic drunken night resurfaces, Júlía must confront shame, family responsibilities and the courage to tell her own story, reads the logline.
    Annika Pham, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026
  • As powerful as Diamanda’s performance was, however, that specific reference later came to mean more to me on a drunken road trip through Kosovo with a Serb nationalist.
    Matt Thompson, SPIN, 21 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • After Joplin police reached out to the FBI, the campaign manager told federal authorities that Ross wanted the drugs planted in Secker’s car or purse while Ross was on vacation in South Carolina, the affidavit alleges.
    Ava Kelley, NBC news, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The hope is to grow a population of genetically diverse and resistant trees that can be planted in forests, riverbanks and backyards.
    Susanne Rust Follow, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • This was a simpler and more secure replacement, though the elastic did tend to perish rather quickly in wet or tropical conditions.
    David Szondy August 30, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026
  • To do the most thorough job, remove dust, cobwebs, and debris from the glass and window frame using a hand duster or soft brush before applying any wet solution.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 29 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Ehudin drilled a 5 iron to about 10 feet, but missed his birdie putt.
    Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Rescuers drilled at the tunnels to send trapped workers food and oxygen masks.
    Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 31 Aug. 2026

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“Potted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/potted. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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