Examples of stead in a Sentence
Noun
a summer internship will stand you in good stead when applying to college
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Vogue Business Team, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2025
Another approach on two ladders was also aborted, and a drone was sent up in their stead.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Replacement Rickie Collins has struggled to force form in his stead, though it must be noted Syracuse’s schedule hasn’t worked in the sophomore’s favor.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
During Sunday’s whacky 6-5 overtime loss to the Sharks, a San Jose power play goal happened when Jake Middleton was in the penalty box and in his stead, Jiricek missed a defensive assignment – a mistake that ended up on the other side of the goal line.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 27 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Looking to his reputation as a hard-working and brilliant designer, Anderson surely has the ability to blend in with the Dior DNA, juggling its strong heritage and codes, and placing the house in good stead for a revival.
—Vogue Business Team, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2025
Another approach on two ladders was also aborted, and a drone was sent up in their stead.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Replacement Rickie Collins has struggled to force form in his stead, though it must be noted Syracuse’s schedule hasn’t worked in the sophomore’s favor.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
During Sunday’s whacky 6-5 overtime loss to the Sharks, a San Jose power play goal happened when Jake Middleton was in the penalty box and in his stead, Jiricek missed a defensive assignment – a mistake that ended up on the other side of the goal line.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 27 Oct. 2025
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“Stead.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stead. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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