- present tense form of plate (3rd person singular).
plates
Example Sentences
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Indonesia is prone to earthquakes and volcanic activity, lying along the meeting point of three major tectonic plates.
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026
Out in the parking lot, I hung out for some time before another car arrived, a blue Chevy Silverado with Illinois plates.
From Slate ● Aug. 14, 2026
The plates are polished, precise, a bit of theater.
From Salon ● Aug. 11, 2026
Gloria Orejel, a spokesperson for the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, told The Times that responding deputies spotted a Nissan with Oregon license plates speeding away from the scene.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2026
Once our plates are clean, Aunt Melissa offers to handle the dishes so we can get some rest.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
