plural stances
1
: a publicly stated opinion
—usually singular
He changed his stance after new evidence was discovered.
She has maintained a neutral stance [=position] during the negotiations.
She was criticized for her antiwar stance.
2
: a way of standing
—usually singular
She adopted a casual/relaxed stance.
a batting stance [=the way someone stands to bat in baseball]
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“Stance.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/stance. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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