Noun
a summer internship will stand you in good stead when applying to college
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Redshirt junior Maddux Madsen was injured against Fresno State two weeks ago and remains on the sideline, meaning redshirt sophomore Max Cutforth is playing in his stead.—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 15 Nov. 2025 Earlier this year, BBC Studios ceased production in India, striking a multi-year deal with Banijay Asia in its stead.—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 14 Nov. 2025 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 See All Example Sentences for stead
Word History
Etymology
Noun
Middle English stede, from Old English; akin to Old High German stat place, Old English standan to stand — more at stand
First Known Use
Noun
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 3
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