Examples of stead in a Sentence
Noun
a summer internship will stand you in good stead when applying to college
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Luca Evans, Denver Post, 7 Dec. 2025
Sophomore Sherrod Smith and redshirt junior Demetrius Freeney played in McCoy’s stead against Colorado State last weekend in a game that saw Rams QB Darius Curry throw three interceptions.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 26 Nov. 2025
Orvis’ real home on the ‘stead is used for the film and television franchise’s interior shots, and his real land for the exteriors.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 25 Nov. 2025
Neal produced 61 total yards on 12 touches in his stead, including five receptions for 43 yards.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Nov. 2025
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Noun
In the two games since, Nix has largely shouldered the Broncos’ offense in Dobbins’ stead, as Denver’s thrown the ball on roughly two-thirds of its plays from scrimmage.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 7 Dec. 2025
Sophomore Sherrod Smith and redshirt junior Demetrius Freeney played in McCoy’s stead against Colorado State last weekend in a game that saw Rams QB Darius Curry throw three interceptions.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 26 Nov. 2025
Orvis’ real home on the ‘stead is used for the film and television franchise’s interior shots, and his real land for the exteriors.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 25 Nov. 2025
Neal produced 61 total yards on 12 touches in his stead, including five receptions for 43 yards.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Nov. 2025
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“Stead.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stead. Accessed 14 Dec. 2025.
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