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 California taking ‘posture of preparedness,’ governor says While authorities said there is no specific threat to the region, officials across California have also been monitoring broader security concerns tied to international tensions. Daniel Hunt march 12, Sacbee.com, 13 Mar. 2026 At the same time, your core muscles dynamically stabilize your spine to maintain upright posture as your weight transfers from one leg to the other. Dana Santas, CNN Money, 12 Mar. 2026 In the past few weeks, there’s been a distinct change in the posture of Big Tech and financial firms. Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 12 Mar. 2026 Much of the thinking behind that approach was that a softening labor market, moderating inflation and a new dovish chair coming on board in May would push the Fed into an easing posture. Jeff Cox, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for posture
Recent Examples of Synonyms for posture
Noun
  • German Chancellor Friedrich Merz adopted a more critical stance.
    SYLVIE CORBET, Arkansas Online, 14 Mar. 2026
  • The White House has also taken an aggressive stance in defending the war, both online and in the media.
    Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 14 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to address the situation during a Downing Street press conference on Monday.
    Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 16 Mar. 2026
  • Sacramento improved to 4-9 in back-to-back situations 24 hours after beating the Los Angeles Clippers.
    Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 16 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • How this shapes political attitudes, empathy and prevention outcomes remains underexplored.
    Arnaud Kurze, The Conversation, 9 Mar. 2026
  • Head coach Mike Vrabel regularly praised Tonga for his attitude and work ethic inside the building.
    Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The institution weaponized its own status.
    Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 15 Mar. 2026
  • Chernyshov traveled with the Sharks to Ottawa late Saturday night, but his status for Sunday’s game against the Senators is unclear.
    Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The league had said that at least a handshake agreement on a labor deal would need to be done by Tuesday to start the season as scheduled.
    Doug Feinberg, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
  • However, the statement on Wednesday night, issued six days before the next select board meeting next Tuesday, offers the clearest indication yet that a deal can be struck and that Foxboro’s hardline stance has paid off.
    Adam Crafton, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026

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“Posture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/posture. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.

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