pole 1 of 2

noun

Definition of polenext
as in center

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verb

as in to canoe

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Recent Examples of pole
Noun
Sometime after, the vehicle slammed into multiple barriers, a tree, a stop sign and light pole before overturning into the parking lot of a Tesla dealership, 20850 NW 2nd Avenue, Miami Gardens police said. — Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 5 Aug. 2026 Long a tent-pole for Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s detention network, Georgia has remained in the spotlight as detentions have soared over the last 20 months. — Lautaro Grinspan, AJC.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Verb
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 Vonn had registered the fastest time at the first checkpoint and then landed a jump off balance, lifted her left arm and pole high into the air in an attempt to regain her balance. — CBS News, 30 Jan. 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
  • Iran has issued a list of concessions the US must make in order for the vital Strait of Hormuz to be reopened, once again bringing the waterway center-stage in Tehran’s dealings with Washington.
    — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
  • His early memories center on 2005’s Axis of Evil tour, during which Ahmed Ahmed, Maz Jobrani, Aron Kader, and Dean Obeidallah set out to contend with an American public still living under the cloud of the World Trade Center attack.
    — Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 10 Aug. 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
  • Incomes in San Francisco and San José, magnets for AI startups and major tech companies, rose more than 5% in 2025, putting them in the top 20 in terms of growth.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The government will become the company’s large shareholder at 15% while at the same time guaranteeing the purchase of all the rare earth magnets that MP’s new plant produces for 10 years.
    — James K. Glassman, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of magnet
Verb
  • First-year special teams coach Chris Tabor has a lot of options among kickoff and punt returners this year.
    — Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2026
  • According to the report, Apple had been planning on rolling them out later this year, but engineering delays as well as privacy concerns led the folks in Cupertino to punt.
    — Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 27 July 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
  • 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
  • Test your skills at paddleboarding with Anchored Soul or kayak your way through the coastline with a rental from Riverside Paddle & Row.
    — Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of kayak
Noun
  • The power company said the attack resulted in outages across the southern parts of the city, which is located about 47 kilometers (about 30 miles) west of the capital Tripoli.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The 34-year-old returned to a hero’s welcome in his nation’s capital of Mogadishu following his denial of entry to the US.
    — Aleks Klosok, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of capital
Noun
  • The neighborhood/area Hôtel Royal is just one of the shining attractions of Evian Resort.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Aug. 2026
  • That said, together, the synergy of Venus and Pluto can make an attraction feel more compelling, or perhaps a conversation more intimate than usual.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of attraction

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