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

2 of 2

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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4
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
  • Fencing is installed around a perimeter that goes beyond the office buildings on both sides of the Capitol, and there's an inner perimeter that surrounds the immediate Capitol complex.
    Allison Pecorin, ABC News, 6 Jan. 2025
  • What To Do Outdoors Jump in the Lake Lake Lanier spans 38,000 acres and surrounds three sides of the city.
    Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2025
Definition of surrounds
Noun
  • And so the entire experience was designed to help people understand what these three realms mean to them.
    Charles Moss, SPIN, 23 Dec. 2024
  • In these realms, Archaea—microorganisms similar to, but evolutionarily distinct from, bacteria—thrive.
    Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of realms
Verb
  • Tax returns Let’s start with the tax return, a near-universal document that fulfills our annual duty to Uncle Sam.
    Daniel de Visé, USA TODAY, 25 Dec. 2024
  • Powell notes that Amazon’s vast selection of products across categories, from musical instruments to educational materials and tech, fulfills a wide range of needs for classrooms.
    Lesley O'Toole, Variety, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of fulfills
Verb
  • Bowles said his team understands the job in front of it.
    Rick Stroud, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Robert Smith understands Chappell Roan‘s concerns about setting boundaries with fans.
    Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of understands
Verb
  • Below, in a chat with THR, Birmingham expands on that pitch, while also explaining how Sheridan accomplishes such authenticity in his Native storytelling and why the death of John Dutton (Kevin Costner‘s character) had to happen in order to arrive at this full-circle ending.
    Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Acquiring the veteran accomplishes two goals the Yankees set out for themselves after missing out on Soto — get better defensively and more athletic.
    James O'Connell, New York Daily News, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of accomplishes
Noun
  • Mueller echoed this sentiment, noting that tequila’s popularity will allow producers to explore the boundaries of the spirit.
    Rachel King, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
  • Parents must set boundaries, manage screen time, and prioritize family well-being over clicks and likes.
    Andrae Bailey, Orlando Sentinel, 5 Jan. 2025
Definition of boundaries
Verb
  • Blue Ivy performs alongside her mom Beyoncé and Jay-Z's 12-year-old daughter Blue Ivy Carter was alongside her mom during the big halftime show.
    Caché McClay, The Enquirer, 27 Dec. 2024
  • First, there are those who lip-sync – like Kili Paul, a Tanzanian social media star who performs Bollywood and other movie hits against the backdrop of his rural community — a mix of greenery and low-slung buildings.
    Ari Daniel, NPR, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of performs
Verb
  • Penske recognizes the value of competition brought by Ganassi's re-entry into NASCAR.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Instead, this is about a teenage boy whom the audience recognizes as gay but is completely unaware of his true identity.
    Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of recognizes
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