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Recent Examples of pole
Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2025
Photo : Tiffany Angeles/Unlimited Style Photography The movie theater has a stage outfitted with a dance pole and viewing balcony.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 21 Apr. 2025
Craig Gilbert, Journal Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
Years of poling clients to victory in his skiff kept his schedule booked nearly every day with anglers wanting to catch one of the Keys’ cherished sportfish — bonefish, permit or tarpon.
—Patrick Farrell, Sun Sentinel, 21 Apr. 2024
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Noun
The hurricane-strength gusts from the fierce virga bomb did not damage Midland’s airport, but did break several power poles and knock over a semi-truck in nearby Odessa, according to the NWS.
Other thunderstorms in the same area also produced strong winds that kicked up dangerous dust storms.
—Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2025
Photo : Tiffany Angeles/Unlimited Style Photography The movie theater has a stage outfitted with a dance pole and viewing balcony.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 21 Apr. 2025
Verb
First, an explanation of the underlying poling data, which Franklin pulled together for this story.
—Craig Gilbert, Journal Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
Years of poling clients to victory in his skiff kept his schedule booked nearly every day with anglers wanting to catch one of the Keys’ cherished sportfish — bonefish, permit or tarpon.
—Patrick Farrell, Sun Sentinel, 21 Apr. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pole
Noun
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The move comes on the heels of massive changes at the center, as President Trump fired the president and chairman in early February.—
Ashraf Khalil,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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Research shows harboring resentment erodes your mental and physical health, consuming your thoughts, keeping the hurt at the center of your daily activities, weighing you down and depleting energy that could be channeled into more positive and creative directions.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
Verb
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But canoeing over open water, defenseless in an aluminum craft that couldn’t stop a bullet any better than a sheet of paper, Ethan’s fear gets white hot.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
6 Apr. 2025
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Amenities skew low-key, including a noteworthy free breakfast, afternoon coffee and tea, and canoeing on Moraine Lake.—
Laura Studarus,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Oct. 2024
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These images went on to be displayed across posters, mugs, magnets and many other collectibles marking the historic event.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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These magnets can be found in electric vehicles and consumer products like vacuum cleaners.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
24 Apr. 2025
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Senate Republicans released their budget resolution on Wednesday, moving their reconciliation process forward while largely punting on the size of Medicaid cuts.—
Peter Sullivan,
Axios,
2 Apr. 2025
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Here’s what to know and how to avoid it While the MMR vaccination was not on ACIP’s agenda, punting the committee’s discussion has ominous undertones.—
Lisa Jarvis,
The Mercury News,
1 Mar. 2025
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While his Late Night forerunner Letterman was probably the comedic polestar of Generation X—gruff, cynical, and biting the hand that fed—O’Brien became a bedrock influence for the next generation of Millennial comics.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
22 Mar. 2025
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While his Late Night forerunner Letterman was probably the comedic polestar of Generation X—gruff, cynical, and biting the hand that fed—O’Brien became a bedrock influence for the next generation of Millennial comics.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
22 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The company also raised guidance on its capital expenditures for the year, expecting to spend between $64 billion to $72 billion.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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So Cordero set out to make a video game about it from the perspective of a child in Quito, Ecuador’s mountainous capital.—
Lewis Gordon,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The intention is to redirect your attraction right back to them.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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Guests can enjoy new thrilling attractions, shops, eateries and other experiences crafted with incredible detail.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
Noun
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From a pastel mecca of makeup, to decadent chocolate dim sum-and even where to score coveted Sonny Angels-these are the spots sure to please the hard-to-shop-for tween in your life.—
Bea McMonagle,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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The big picture: The nonprofit Cobbs Creek Foundation is in the midst of a massive $175 million restoration project that aims to transform the course into a golfing mecca for the region.—
Mike D'Onofrio,
Axios,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Pole.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pole. Accessed 8 May. 2025.
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