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Recent Examples of poles
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
Noun
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
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This phase would most likely have included the use of cruise missiles, stealth bombers, and drones to hit air defense installations and command centers.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Mar. 2026
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One of the Chinese ministries involved in the joint centers helped organize the World Conference of Classics.—
Chang Che,
New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The 200+200 giga-electron volt proton-proton collider was designed to use advanced superconducting magnets cooled by a massive helium refrigeration system to produce high-energy collisions.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
5 Mar. 2026
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Additionally, the iPhone 17 series supports Apple’s MagSafe magnetic charging solution, while the Galaxy 26 line lacks magnets.—
Iyaz Akhtar,
PC Magazine,
5 Mar. 2026
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News that Russia may be providing Iran with wartime intelligence may also change the calculus in Washington and other Western capitals.—
Nathan Hodge,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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How does Boise compare to other state capitals?—
Hali Smith
March 6,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Zimbabwe, Eswatini and Zambia, once global HIV epicenters, have emerged in recent years as among the world’s most successful models in controlling the epidemic, achieving World Health Organization testing, treatment and viral suppression targets.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Feb. 2026
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Exactly what the mine was being used for has not been detailed by authorities, but Tuolumne County is one of the epicenters of the historic California Gold Rush.—
Cecilio Padilla,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
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The Galacticoaster is the centerpiece of Lego Galaxy, which also includes two smaller outdoor attractions, a vintage-style shoot-’em-up video game and a play area for little ones.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Carnival rides, midway attractions and agricultural demonstrations soon became staples.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Start by setting out baits labeled for carpenter ants (but keep them out of reach of kids and pets).—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
4 Feb. 2026
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Gel baits have quicker results than bait stations, meanwhile bait stations are perfect for ongoing maintenance after the use of gel baits.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Nov. 2025
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“Poles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/poles. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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