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Recent Examples of poles
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
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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Roughly half of the nation’s major air traffic control centers are experiencing staff shortages, the Federal Aviation Administration told ABC News.—
Chase Jordan
Updated November 7,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Nov. 2025
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Even as this risk rises rapidly, there are still plans for launching mega constellations of tiny satellites akin to those that are already orbiting as part of SpaceX’s Starlink system, along with a newly emerging push for orbital data centers such as Nvidia’s Starcloud.—
Humberto Basilio,
Scientific American,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Medical professionals warn that ingesting magnets can lead to serious consequences such as pressure necrosis, perforation, obstruction, fistula and sepsis.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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Using magnets instead of steam to power the ship’s catapults gives the Ford the ability to launch aircraft faster and with heavier weapons and more fuel, increasing the range and lethality of its fighter jets.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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While European fashion capitals convert runway weeks into measurable economic engines—hotels booked, restaurants thriving, city tours sold out—Lagos stages brilliance, then sends everyone home.—
Essence,
Essence,
6 Nov. 2025
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Milan, the country's second biggest city, is the metropolitan hub of northern Italy and one of the fashion capitals of the world.—
Laura Saravia,
NBC news,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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One of the epicenters of contemporary book banning is Escambia County, Florida, on the westernmost edge of the Panhandle.—
tumblr.com,
tumblr.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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The epicenters were about 82 miles apart, with the Onagawa quake occurring around 235 miles northeast of Tokyo and the Tomioka quake about 154 miles from the capital.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Since Ho’s first visit decades ago, all the danwei have moved out of the Palace Museum, one of the most popular attractions in China.—
Fred He,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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Liminal Space is also exploring potential applications with Walt Disney Imagineering Research & Development and Disney Experiences to create new experiences and enhance existing attractions.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Keep baits out of reach of kids and pets.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
22 Oct. 2025
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At the emergency vet, Scout had normal vitals, and the professional at first thought that the dog was suffering from only an upset stomach caused by the baits.—
Kelli Bender,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Poles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/poles. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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