Definition of platformnext
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as in podium
a level usually raised surface you'll have to stand up there on the platform for your speech

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as in forum
a place or opportunity for communicating ideas and information for years the publisher has used his newspaper as a platform for his extreme political conservatism

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Recent Examples of platform Following the success of the SIF 2024 and 2025 Summits in Los Angeles, SIF — which was founded in 2013 with the aim of inspiring accessible philanthropy — and FIT are presenting the summit as a platform for dialogue and collaboration at the intersection of fashion, beauty and advocacy. Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 17 Feb. 2026 The podcast reflects cable news’ aggressive push into unscripted podcasting as traditional TV viewership declines and audiences migrate to streaming platforms and independent media. Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026 Exactly two years after Brussels’ landmark regulation for online services went into effect, Europe is ramping up pressure on large platforms. J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 17 Feb. 2026 Industry advocates argue that the platforms aren’t gaming, which is traditionally regulated by states. Hannah Parker, NBC news, 17 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for platform
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Noun
  • After finishing third in the short program, Liu rose to the top of the medal podium while skating freely, ebulliently, inured to any pressure, performing with technical precision and bright artistry.
    Bora Erden, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2026
  • Angst over the city’s changing demographics has often erupted in Springfield’s city commission meetings, where citizens can speak their mind at an open podium.
    Caitlin Hu, CNN Money, 20 Feb. 2026
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  • During a gubernatorial forum in Sacramento, candidates were asked whether Wasserman should step down.
    Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
  • The event, which has been billed as the first major AI forum in the Global South, was also criticized by delegates and speakers for organizational chaos and poor communication.
    Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • All the stores hosting the activation will feature a dedicated window installation as well as hot chocolate and sweets stands.
    Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 14 Feb. 2026
  • The city is not the first in South Florida to install artsy lifeguard stands.
    Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
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  • Three outdoor dining venues are a bonus, Vintage 1901 is a delightful wine bar with small plates, and the Surfrider Cafe is a handy option for quick, healthy bites and sips.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Feb. 2026
  • Hammond additionally features a casino, concert venues, along with theaters and art galleries.
    John Tufts, IndyStar, 19 Feb. 2026
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  • Originally called People United to Save Humanity — the presumptuous title was soon changed to People United to Serve Humanity — PUSH became his pulpit.
    Johanna Neuman, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
  • The pulpit where sermons were preached looked like an abstract disaster.
    Marvin Hurst, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
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  • Kiswani noted that outlets such as the New York Post have written about New Yorkers' complaints about the uptick in dog poop being left behind.
    MARIANA ALFARO THE WASHINGTON POST, Arkansas Online, 19 Feb. 2026
  • Newsmax, the further-right outlet of the two, had the more in-your-face experience on Tuesday.
    Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 19 Feb. 2026
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  • But fans remain hopeful, especially as Team USA’s men’s hockey team — which has advanced to the knockout stage — prepares for a critical matchup today that could determine their medal chances.
    Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 20 Feb. 2026
  • By the same stage in this one, the figure was 23.
    Andy Mitten, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2026

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“Platform.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/platform. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.

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