- present tense form of plate (3rd person singular).
plates
Example Sentences
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In 1942, he would do the same for “Wake Island” in the midst of World War II. His work was later etched into metal plates and used to mass-produce publicity prints.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2026
In addition to ingredients, your budget should account for any decor, plates and cutlery.
From Salon • Jun. 21, 2026
These faults often form where massive tectonic plates move past one another but become stuck, allowing pressure to build for years or even centuries before a rupture occurs.
From Science Daily • Jun. 18, 2026
The difference was barely discernible - when Nibedita pointed her camera to the plates, glasses and bowls on a shelf near the wall, the indoor temperatures hovered around 40C.
From BBC • Jun. 15, 2026
Patrons— families with young children, groups of chattering friends, couples on dates, and solo diners—sit at green picnic tables, their plates piled with food.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
