Definition of posturenext
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as in situation
position with regard to conditions and circumstances claims that the country's defense posture is weak

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Recent Examples of posture In practice, that multicloud posture is also a way to compete without making a single infrastructure bet. Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 3 Jan. 2026 Intentional breathing can also enhance posture and movement quality since breathing mechanics influence spinal stability and mobility, rib cage position, shoulder function, and core strength. Dana Santas, CNN Money, 1 Jan. 2026 George, then 8, put his hand on the balcony ledge, but Charlotte, then 7, corrected him, telling him to fix his posture. Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 31 Dec. 2025 Consistent bodyweight or light resistance training improves stability, posture, and long-term confidence without heavy weights. Jakob Roze, Health, 31 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for posture
Recent Examples of Synonyms for posture
Noun
  • Taboos are an essential part of our stance.
    Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 24 Jan. 2026
  • If optical interconnects transition from being an upgrade to a requisite, Marvell’s proactive stance in CPO may position it at the forefront of next-generation AI cluster design, with a more valuable role within the data center architecture.
    Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • The situation is not all that different from that along the Mississippi, Missouri or Tennessee rivers, where a series of dams controls water flow.
    Amy Green, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
  • Doug Hendrickson posted on social media Thursday to explain his situation with Williams.
    Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • In terms of public attitudes to these vehicles in Europe, the picture is murky.
    Laurie Winkless, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
  • For four decades, Megadeth have been high priests—not the highest, but close—in a church of metal where technical prowess, breakneck tempos, and sneering attitude are the holiest of virtues.
    Eli Enis, Pitchfork, 26 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Fans chanted along for 10 count punches on Randy Orton, but Trick Williams once again got involved, making the most out of his status as the only heel in the ring.
    Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026
  • Madsen did not have an update on Dort’s status after the game.
    Harold Gutmann, Mercury News, 25 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Inara Camp, Agafay Desert, Morocco For the nomadic people of North Africa, precious tea leaves were both a commodity and part of a simple ceremony that underpinned friendly chats and business deals.
    Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
  • That deal blitz has raised some concerns over whether the company is looking to acquire to reinvigorate growth, especially as fears mount that the software sector is losing ground to AI.
    Samantha Subin, CNBC, 28 Jan. 2026

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“Posture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/posture. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.

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