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 Ironstone Opal has completed field validation across air, land, and maritime platforms and is the first quantum navigation technology to achieve RTCA DO-160 safety-of-flight qualification. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 14 July 2026 The platform functions like an outsized Criterion closet, not merely a set of promotional tools. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 14 July 2026 Some platforms respond to that demand by emphasizing volume, including larger caseloads, shorter-term care, and faster discharge. — Wyles Daniel, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026 Delia Sara Rangel Delia Rangel is a platforms intern based in Los Angeles. — Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 14 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for platform

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Noun

That approach has been shaped by decades inside Olympic volleyball, where the difference between standing atop the podium and watching another nation celebrate is frequently measured by only a handful of points.

— Tim Genske, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
Below the speaker’s podium sat a row of bored-looking representatives from city, county and regional agencies.

— Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026

Definition of podium

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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

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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

A little over 22 months later in December 2025, FIFA announced the full list of group stage matches with venues and dates attached, giving DFW a strong case for the best slate across the board.

— Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
Earlier in the day, the weather forecast looked grim and the venue sent out a social media post warning of potential issues.

— Rodney Ho, AJC.com, 14 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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