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Recent Examples of pole
Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2026
The flag flew from atop a pole in a park across from the Stonewall Inn, a popular gay bar in New York's Greenwich Village that was the scene of one of the most significant events in LGBTQ+ history.
—Michael Collins, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 8 Sep. 2025
Moss poles: For climbers such as monstera, pothos, or some types of philodendrons, use a moss pole to hold up the plant.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 July 2025
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Noun
Her pole snapped in two from the force of the crash, but Gu got to her feet straight away and gave the cameras a thumbs-up.
—Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2026
The flag flew from atop a pole in a park across from the Stonewall Inn, a popular gay bar in New York's Greenwich Village that was the scene of one of the most significant events in LGBTQ+ history.
—Michael Collins, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
Verb
Norris just got the edge over Piastri, who leads him in the title race, but Verstappen went faster than either, beating Norris to pole by 77 milliseconds.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 8 Sep. 2025
Moss poles: For climbers such as monstera, pothos, or some types of philodendrons, use a moss pole to hold up the plant.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pole
Noun
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The Knicks were only without McBride, and Detroit was missing two key rotation pieces in centers Isaiah Stewart and Duren due to suspension.—
James L. Edwards III,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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In the footage and images released by the FBI, the suspect appears to have a gun holstered near the center of his waist – an unusual position – and is seen wearing a backpack with reflective straps.—
Chelsea Bailey,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Try canoeing the Colorado River, ATV riding on the Imperial Sand Dunes, or sample fresh produce because Yuma delights with plentiful agritourism, too.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Outside,
4 Jan. 2026
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My childhood was spent in the Blue Ridge Mountains, camping in the Peaks of Otter, and canoeing down the James River.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Dec. 2025
Noun
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The left-handed-hitter is a magnet in the clubhouse, almost always bubbly and in a positive mood.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
17 Feb. 2026
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Be cautious of items that are lint magnets.—
Kate Van Pelt,
The Spruce,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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That award instead went to punt returner Isaiah Williams.—
Zack Rosenblatt,
New York Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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That’s when the then-6-21 Clippers began their 20-7 run, turning around what appeared to be a lost season, refusing to punt.—
Mirjam Swanson,
Oc Register,
15 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Bob Whitman was a polestar in the great era before that.—
Brian Domitrovic,
Forbes.com,
19 July 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
Verb
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In addition to the standard seaside activities, parkgoers can kayak to secluded coves, clam for their dinner, fish, and surf.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Jan. 2026
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At 16, the Hoopa Valley tribal member was about to kayak more than 300 miles down the Klamath River from its headwaters in southern Oregon.—
The Editors,
Outside,
15 Dec. 2025
Noun
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That decision came a month before jurors were set to be selected for the high-profile capital murder trial.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
20 Feb. 2026
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Noel Hacegaba, who last month took the helm of the Port of Long Beach, has greenlit the largest capital-spending plan of any port in North America.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The views through floor-to-ceiling windows are the main attraction, even in the lowest-category, low-floor Superior rooms.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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The Downtown Dot, a free shuttle service operated by the local transit authority, runs seven days a week and stops near hotels, restaurants and attractions in the city’s core.—
Adam Kuehl,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Pole.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pole. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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