Thesaurus results for PLATFORM

platform

noun

ˈplat-ˌfȯrm

Definition of platform

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 More than 50 of the players competing in this summer’s World Cup have featured on its platform, including France and PSG duo Bradley Barcola and Warren Zaire-Emery. — Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 22 July 2026 Still, the company’s leaders have increasingly leaned into partnerships with major tech platforms. — Max Tani, semafor.com, 22 July 2026 The conspiracies of the Heat mistakenly leaking James’ decision to return to Miami also picked up steam, and the Heat simultaneously skyrocketed on the Polymarket and Kalshi prediction market platforms as James’ next team. — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026 There are more than 138,000 active subreddits on the platform, according to the data analytics firm DemandSage, each focusing on a unique community or topic. — William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 21 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for platform

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Eight out of 10 podiums this season have featured at least one Ferrari driver, and the Italian team secured two wins in three races (Barcelona and Silverstone).

— Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 22 July 2026
When Spain assembled on the podium to accept the World Cup trophy, which had been Argentina’s moments earlier, the South Americans turned their backs.

— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026

Definition of podium

Noun

Members of the forum told us their work goes beyond telling the nation’s tragic history.

— Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 17 July 2026
Two employees of the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) delivered a presentation at the 2023 Russo-Chinese military forum entirely devoted to countering Starlink.

— Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 16 July 2026

Definition of forum

Noun

The lemonade stand with an international fan base In Texas, one family was left with a lifetime of memories after its backyard lemonade stand drew visitors from all over the world.

— Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 19 July 2026
In the semifinals, Santa Margarita edged reigning tournament champion Mission Viejo 16-15 with a late defensive stand.

— Dan Albano, Oc Register, 19 July 2026

Definition of stand

Noun

The architecture department of Tbilisi’s city hall issued a permit allowing for the concert hall’s demolition, mandating the venue’s deconstruction by December 25th.

— News Desk, Artforum, 21 July 2026
However, the event faces challenges including venue capacity limits, rising costs for participants, and hotel availability in San Diego.

— Rob Salkowitz, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

Definition of venue

Noun

Hurst in ‘93 was among the first inside the church upon the flooding, which lifted the pews off the floor and toppled the statues and rose high enough, more than 9 feet, to fill the pulpit.

— Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
The church plans to continue upholding core Baptist principles, including congregational autonomy free from a hierarchy, a free pulpit and religious freedom, Hudson said.

— Zaire Breedlove, Charlotte Observer, 30 June 2026

Definition of pulpit

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Iran has, in turn, expanded its target list across seven countries in the region, and official media outlets have suggested that major ports in Gulf Arab states may soon be added.

— Tim Lister, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
More than 10 residential buildings were covered by the falling rocks, the outlet reported, citing local state broadcaster CCTV.

— Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 19 July 2026

Definition of outlet

Noun

For now, the technology remains firmly in the experimental stage.

— Elsa Ohlen,Carolin Roth, CNBC, 18 July 2026
One of the corrective actions involves modifying the engine startup sequence on the Super Heavy booster during its flip maneuver after separating from the Starship upper stage a few minutes after liftoff.

— Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 17 July 2026

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