poles 1 of 2

noun

plural of pole
as in centers

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verb

present tense third-person singular of pole
as in canoes

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Recent Examples of poles
Noun
When wooden tennis rackets were replaced by titanium models and when steel poles were replaced with fiberglass ones in pole vaulting, the level of performance in each of those sports soared to new levels. — Todd Spangler, Variety, 26 June 2026 Strong adults will let the littles (who really should not be skiing with their own poles yet in most cases) grab their pole. — Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 25 Feb. 2026 Shepler said the university can’t put banners on light poles that have other signage, meaning not every pole will be used. — Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Sep. 2025 At the Martian poles in summer, the frozen carbon dioxide sublimates – transforming from a frozen solid to a gas – and then at the winter pole condenses back into a frozen solid. — Joel S. Levine, The Conversation, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for poles
  1. centers
  2. magnets
  3. capitals
  4. epicenters
  5. attractions
  6. baits
Noun
  • Their traditional decor centers around darker fabrics and pale wall coverings.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The transitional kindergarten growth has siphoned more lucrative 4-year-olds from their sites — as babies and toddlers require higher staff ratios and more intense care — putting even more centers at risk of closing, research showed.
    — Kate Sequeira, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of centers
Noun
  • The site produces material used to make magnets that are essential for defense manufacturing, which the US is keen to secure.
    — Jenny Vaughan, semafor.com, 31 July 2026
  • Engineers from India tested superconducting magnets used in the collider.
    — Lisa Song, CNN Money, 28 July 2026
Definition of magnets
Noun
  • Kenneth Walker Kenneth Walker grew up in Memphis, Tennessee, which like Kansas City is regarded as one of the barbecue capitals of the world.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Advertisement What these capitals have built is a series of bilateral relationships, some stronger than others, that function as force multipliers.
    — Ariane Tabatabai, Time, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of capitals
Noun
  • Accordingly, colleges and universities have become epicenters of online culture.
    — Avery Stone, HollywoodReporter, 23 July 2026
  • The operation was a testament to the growing effectiveness of a multinational collection of urban search-and-rescue squads — known as USAR — that have become ubiquitous life-savers at epicenters of calamity across the globe.
    — Mery Mogollón, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
Definition of epicenters
Noun
  • Located just south of Myrtle Beach, Surfside Beach appeals to travelers seeking a less bustling atmosphere while still remaining close to the restaurants, entertainment, and attractions of the Grand Strand.
    — Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The famed highway—which turns 100 this year—passes through bustling cities, natural landmarks, and quirky roadside attractions, so there’s plenty of things to see (and do) along the way.
    — Kelsey Mulvey, Vogue, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of attractions
Noun
  • When colonies are established, UC IPM recommends using ant baits rather than broad insecticide sprays.
    — The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 July 2026
  • These baits typically contain a slow-acting poison that the earwigs will carry back to their nests, affecting the entire population.
    — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 July 2026
Definition of baits

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