pole 1 of 2

noun

Definition of polenext
as in center

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pole

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verb

as in to canoe

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Recent Examples of pole
Noun
An infusion pump hangs from a pole beside him; sunlight pours through tall windows in the background. — Manvir Singh, New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2026 In fact, that subway pole may actually be cleaner than your iPhone. — Eric Alt, Popular Science, 1 Nov. 2026
Verb
The boys pole vaulters kept the crowd around late as San Dieguito’s Dylan Yarbrough and Torrey Pines’ Tyler Suhar each cleared 16 feet, 1 inch. — Steve Brand, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026 The textbooks currently state that Jupiter is 88,846 miles (142,984 kilometers) across at its equator, and 83,082 miles (133,708 km) from pole to pole. — Keith Cooper, Space.com, 4 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pole
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pole
  1. center
  2. canoe
  3. magnet
  4. punt
  5. polestar
  6. kayak
  7. capital
  8. attraction
Noun
  • The Clippers were without center Isaiah Jackson (groin), as well as former Pelicans star Brandon Ingram (heel), who is close to his debut for his new team.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 Nov. 2026
  • At least 55 Ukrainians were killed Monday when Russia bombed a school building used as a shelter and aid center in Zaporizhzhia, one of the deadliest incidents of a conflict in its fifth year.
    — Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of center
Verb
  • Before tucking into an unforgettable meal, head to the Pickering Creek Audubon Center to hike or canoe around the marsh, or spend a couple of hours exploring the historic downtown area.
    — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 16 June 2026
  • On the surface level, there are over 80 miles of trails, with varying degrees of difficulty and opportunities to canoe, kayak, or boat on the Green River.
    — Bailey Berg, Forbes.com, 15 June 2026
Definition of canoe
Noun
  • The new drive requires half the magnet mass of the comparable 18,000-rpm unit.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Before its launch, the magnet was projected to be 20% to 25% more expensive to run than a standard school of its size, with an annual budget of about $7 million, of which $2 million to $3 million would come from the program’s Hollywood partners.
    — Senior Television, Los Angeles Times, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of magnet
Verb
  • This looming ban — slipped into a sweeping budget bill passed by Congress last year — was set to go into effect this November before a bipartisan coalition of senators managed to punt the deadline by a month, to December 11.
    — Sarah Owermohle, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2026
  • But when Reid made the call to punt, the ball had been spotted as a fourth-and-2 play by officials.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of punt
Noun
  • 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
  • The Brazilian restaurant has been lauded widely as a polestar of exciting food in the city.
    — Dallas News, Dallas News, 13 Oct. 2022
Definition of polestar
Verb
  • Visitors can kayak through salt marshes, take dolphin cruises, visit neighboring Sullivan’s Island, and dine at casual seafood restaurants.
    — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Aug. 2026
  • From late September through October, visitors can stroll the Reno Riverwalk, explore Rancho San Rafael Park or venture to nearby North Lake Tahoe to kayak crystal-clear waters and hike Monkey Rock for sweeping lake and foliage views.
    — Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of kayak
Noun
  • Among the issues veterans face is a lack of access to capital.
    — Susan Sarkauskas, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2026
  • The highest number of outstanding votes Tuesday were in Hinds County, a blue stronghold around the state capital of Jackson, with another chunk remaining in nearby Holmes County, which is even bluer.
    — Gregory S. Schneider The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of capital
Noun
  • The cold open was framed as a ride through a budget Halloween haunted attraction, with Grace Reiter and Jeremy Culhane as a couple on a date and Kenan Thompson as a Grim Reaper guide.
    — Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 1 Nov. 2026
  • The big attractions are the abundance of alligators and, for the luckiest visitors, a river otter or even a bobcat — and the birds.
    — Deborah Green, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Nov. 2026
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“Pole.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pole. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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