Definition of platformnext
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as in podium
a level usually raised surface you'll have to stand up there on the platform for your speech

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as in forum
a place or opportunity for communicating ideas and information for years the publisher has used his newspaper as a platform for his extreme political conservatism

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Recent Examples of platform Reddit — The social networking platform dropped 8% after its chief technology officer disclosed the sale late last week of almost $3 million of stock, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Christina Cheddar Berk,sarah Min, CNBC, 27 Jan. 2026 The trial starting on Tuesday in LA will give a rare look inside how the most popular and powerful social media platforms operate. Shannon Bond, NPR, 27 Jan. 2026 After talking a bit with Gael, who agrees to come back to Barcelona from her surfing trip, Nathan finds V crying on her back on the swim platform, earbuds on. Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 27 Jan. 2026 Depending on the outcome, tech giants could be forced to overhaul their platforms, CBS News Philadelphia reported. CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for platform
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  • But try extending that same indulgence to Olympic podiums and the Nobel Banquet Hall — in those arenas, the margins are razor-thin, and mastery demands long marination.
    Rachel Barr, Big Think, 29 Jan. 2026
  • Omar was hosting a town hall event in North Minneapolis on Tuesday evening when a man in a black jacket rushed toward the podium and sprayed her with a liquid.
    Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 28 Jan. 2026
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  • The schism between Democratic environmental ideals and California voters’ anxiety about affordability, notably gas prices, were on full display during an environmental policy forum among some of the state’s top Democratic candidates for governor on Wednesday.
    Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
  • The copies were then read at town gatherings and posted in public forums to raise awareness of their cause and win people over to the idea of breaking away from Britain.
    Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 29 Jan. 2026
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  • The beach offers plenty of parking and a wide range of amenities that put it among the best family beaches in Florida, including concession stands, picnic areas with grills, cabana rentals, beach wheelchairs, and kiteboard equipment rentals and lessons.
    Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 31 Jan. 2026
  • For showing off jewelry, there are bracelet trees, ring dishes with creative designs, and classic jewelry stands.
    Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Jan. 2026
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  • The head of artistic programming at the Kennedy Center abruptly stepped away from his post less than two weeks after he was named to the job in the latest sign of turmoil at the iconic performing arts venue.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 30 Jan. 2026
  • Stephen Parker, the executive director of the National Independent Venue Association, said that if speculative tickets are banned in California, venues could save up to $50,000 in staffing expenses.
    Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
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  • With her latest, Pearce puts forth a perspective of grace and faith, offering a rebuttal to shame, guilt, and judgmental messages that can too often flow from church pulpits and critical people.
    Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 26 Jan. 2026
  • The pulpit of Temple Emanu-El has given me many blessings.
    Joshua M. Davidson, New York Daily News, 24 Jan. 2026
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  • The suspect was identified as 40-year-old Fabian Leon, who was later charged with simple battery and avoiding security measures, the outlet said.
    Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 30 Jan. 2026
  • Filmfinity’s change of heart was first reported by the South African outlet News24.
    Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 29 Jan. 2026
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  • Beijing has increasingly made clear its efforts to build technological self-sufficiency and hold its own on the global stage.
    Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026
  • Trump held in-person interviews with each of the final four candidates as the final stage of a process that concluded earlier this month.
    Phil Mattingly, CNN Money, 30 Jan. 2026

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“Platform.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/platform. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.

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