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Recent Examples of pole
Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 19 May 2025
The Kp index is an imperfect measure of how far from the poles the aurora oval reaches.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 18 May 2025
Craig Gilbert, Journal Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
Years of poling clients to victory in his skiff kept his schedule booked nearly every day with anglers wanting to catch one of the Keys’ cherished sportfish — bonefish, permit or tarpon.
—Patrick Farrell, Sun Sentinel, 21 Apr. 2024
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Noun
The event included raffle prizes such as fishing pole kits, games and giveaways.
—Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 19 May 2025
The Kp index is an imperfect measure of how far from the poles the aurora oval reaches.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 18 May 2025
Verb
First, an explanation of the underlying poling data, which Franklin pulled together for this story.
—Craig Gilbert, Journal Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
Years of poling clients to victory in his skiff kept his schedule booked nearly every day with anglers wanting to catch one of the Keys’ cherished sportfish — bonefish, permit or tarpon.
—Patrick Farrell, Sun Sentinel, 21 Apr. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pole
Noun
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Favre’s off-the-field controversies are at the center of UNTOLD: The Fall of Favre, which began streaming Tuesday on Netflix.—
Sean Neumann,
People.com,
20 May 2025
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In both the book and the Kurosawa film, the tycoon at the center of the story’s conflict is in the shoe business.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
20 May 2025
Verb
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Days are filled with horseback rides through wooded trails, canoeing on the Little River, archery practice, and tie-dye under the trees.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
18 May 2025
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The husband and wife were canoeing in about 2 1/2 feet of water at the mouth of Tiger Creek near Lake Kissimmee in Polk County on Tuesday afternoon when the boat drifted over a large alligator, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.—
Emily Shapiro,
ABC News,
7 May 2025
Noun
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Sun Exposure: Full sun to part shade Soil Type: Medium to moist, rich Soil pH: Slightly acidic to neutral (6.0-7.2) USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9 This North American native member of the mint family is a pollinator magnet.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
22 May 2025
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Golden Gate Park, which sits in the city's center and was a magnet for rock and theater performances of all kinds in the '60s, will host three shows by Dead & Company – the name given to what remains of the original band plus current guests – at the park's Polo Fields Aug. 1, 2 and 3.—
Marco della Cava,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
Verb
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Four said yes, a couple said no, and the rest punted.—
Chris Branch,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
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More Pro Wrestling: Charlotte Flair Wanted A Different WWE Ring Name Cena has long been one of the most beloved heroes of WWE, while Orton served as his arch villain, doing things like blowing up Cena with fireworks and punting his father in the head.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Apr. 2025
Noun
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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
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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
Noun
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The capital region is just the tip of the iceberg, though.—
Matt Alderton,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
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The Sacramento Bee 916-321-1040 Darrell Smith is The Sacramento Bee’s Equity Lab reporter covering issues important to the Black community and diverse voices in the capital region.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
24 May 2025
Noun
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Unlike Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights, this world is more foreboding than scary, but as guests quickly learn from its can’t-miss attraction Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiment, monsters still shouldn’t be crossed.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
26 May 2025
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Although some attractions are selling tickets already.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 May 2025
Noun
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The work would do well in Palm Springs, the mecca of all things mid-century modern.—
R. Daniel Foster,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Other common amenities include full kitchens, gas fireplaces, and oversized closets, large enough to store ski, snowboarding, and hiking gear, as this part of Wisconsin is a mecca for outdoor adventure.—
Kristine Hansen,
Travel + Leisure,
22 May 2025
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“Pole.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pole. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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