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noun

Definition of towersnext
plural of tower
as in cathedrals
a large, magnificent, or massive building a hill from which one can gaze upon the towers of that great and historic city

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verb

present tense third-person singular of tower
as in surges

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  1. rises
  2. lifts
  3. halls
  4. climbs
  5. aspires
Verb
  • Ocean Sun has developed a flexible floating rig that rises and falls with the waves.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 21 Oct. 2024
  • Their desirability rises as their price goes up, and these achieve investment status.
    Zain Jaffer, Rolling Stone, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of rises
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  • Winehouse’s Grammy-winning behemoth lifts seven rungs on the Official Albums Streaming tally, as fans in that country have apparently been streaming the project in larger-than-usual numbers.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The Blue Team lifts beaming hero Charles in victory, earning a (post-showers) team date with Joan.
    Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of lifts
Noun
  • As one half of Zack and Cody on Disney's The Suite Life of Zack and Cody, Dylan Sprouse was all over our TVs — and the halls of the Tipton Hotel — with his brother Cole as young actor.
    Alexandra Schonfeld, People.com, 20 Oct. 2024
  • However, Hannah wasn’t done showing who her mom walked the halls of Beverly Hills High School with.
    Angel Saunders, People.com, 18 Oct. 2024
Definition of halls
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  • Set the Tone at the Front Door The sense of escape is even evident at the front of the house, where a rose plant climbs across the archway and herbs are planted along the gravel driveway.
    Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Oct. 2024
  • Outside on the street, Vector climbs into his vehicle.
    Sebastian Shukla, CNN, 16 Oct. 2024
Definition of climbs
Verb
  • Almost every executive aspires to grow and expand their leadership capabilities.
    Stephen Miles, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
  • Cybersecurity As Montenegro aspires to become a tech hub, prioritizing cybersecurity is essential to safeguard innovation, economic stability, and national security.
    Filip Jovicevic, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
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