plates

• present tense form

  present tense

  Used to describe things happening now or regularly.

  of plate (3rd person singular).
  plate

  noun

  a shallow, usually circular dish, often of earthenware or porcelain, from which food is eaten.

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plates

Paul had to have two titanium plates fitted and some teeth removed after the Briton broke his jaw during that contest, but will return to the ring for the first time in a year.

From BBC ● Nov. 4, 2026

At Cabrio, a 5th-district newcomer specializing in small plates and natural wines, head chef Tamás Albrecht pickles in-house, opting for a fruitier vinegar than Hungarians traditionally prefer.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026

Large openings cut through each level’s floor plates help accommodate the impressive craft while providing perspectives from all angles, even above.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 27, 2026

A remarkable rock discovered in Papua New Guinea has revealed an unexpected temperature pattern deep beneath Earth's surface, challenging scientists' understanding of how tectonic plates move into the planet's interior.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 22, 2026

I retrieve the carrots and begin dividing them between the plates.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller

Related Words

• bowl
• platter
• serving