compasses 1 of 2

noun

Definition of compassesnext
plural of compass
1
as in directions
a guiding or motivating purpose or principle a young go-getter who lost his moral compass in the course of his quest for fame and fortune

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2
as in scopes
an area over which activity, capacity, or influence extends within the compass of my voice

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3
as in edges
the line or relatively narrow space that marks the outer limit of something within the compass of the city walls

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compasses

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verb

present tense third-person singular of compass
1
as in fulfils
to carry through (as a process) to completion attempting more than his modest abilities could compass

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2
as in circles
to travel completely around the great age of exploration, when ships of sail compassed the earth

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3
as in plots
to engage in a secret plan to accomplish evil or unlawful ends the rebels are compassing the assassination of the king

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as in surrounds
to form a circle around a mysterious isle, compassed by treacherous seas

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as in knows
to have a clear idea of the concept that the earth is billions of years old is one that the average mind struggles to compass

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compasses
  1. surrounds
  2. realms
  3. fulfills
  4. understands
  5. accomplishes
  6. boundaries
  7. performs
  8. recognizes
Verb
  • The comet is thought to have originated in the Oort Cloud — a distant, spherical region of icy bodies that surrounds the solar system.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2024
  • Downtown Marbella The heart of modern Marbella surrounds bustling Avenida Ricardo Soriano.
    Devorah Lev-Tov, Travel + Leisure, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of surrounds
Noun
  • Since his debut, the legendary hypeman has continued penetrating people's hearts worldwide through multiple realms, including music, The Olympics, reality television, and snack foods.
    Kenneth J. Williams Jr., Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • There are realms where our humanity — not AI – will always reign supreme.
    Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of realms
Verb
  • Perhaps Rasmussen fulfills a long relief and/or back-end role out of the bullpen.
    Tom Layberger, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
  • Whether states follow Florida’s lead might come down to whether the state can implement legalization in a way that simultaneously fulfills the will of the electorate and doesn’t make retirees in the Villages lament that they’ve suddenly been transported to Denver.
    Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 30 Sep. 2024
Definition of fulfills
Verb
  • The owner does super crazy viral marketing activations and really understands his community.
    Zoya Hasan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Each member understands not only their own role but how their work contributes to the larger mission.
    Lynda Silsbee, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of understands
Verb
  • Trust yourself to get things done instead of relying on someone who talks big but accomplishes little.
    Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2024
  • No team accomplishes its goals without playing well in the division.
    Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 13 Oct. 2024
Definition of accomplishes
Noun
  • Through its Active Wildfire and Wildfire Smoke layers, onX provides real-time updates to help users better understand the perimeters and boundaries of developing wildfires.
    Kristin Shaw, Popular Science, 14 Nov. 2024
  • Setting boundaries is essential, and it can be done in a way that maintains respect and trust.
    Arthi Rabikrisson, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of boundaries
Verb
  • Carlile always performs multiple sets at the festival.
    Chris Willman, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Cyrus says the phono stage performs at a level way above its class, featuring low background noise and high dynamic range, providing the perfect interface for a high-quality vinyl turntable.
    Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of performs
Verb
  • World Animal Day, which aligns with the feast day of Saint Francis of Assisi, the global celebration recognizes animal rights and welfare worldwide.
    Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 4 Oct. 2024
  • This perspective recognizes that ML, at its core, is about extracting patterns and facts rather than copying creative expression.
    Roomy Khan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of recognizes
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