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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 To hear Danny Boyle’s full interview, listen to the audio above or subscribe to the Filmmaker Toolkit podcast on Apple, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform. Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 21 June 2025 Through the Earth Partner Prize, Art Partner seeks to involve young people in discussing environmental matters by offering a high-visibility platform for emerging talent—especially from underrepresented communities. Photovogue, Vogue, 21 June 2025 Photo : Nauta Design The water patio is fitted with folding side platforms that create more space. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 20 June 2025 There are currently 1,400 brands, boutiques and department stores on the Farfetch platform, which serves customers in more than 190 countries and territories. Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 9 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for platform
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Noun
  • In a separate celebratory speech that evening, the pair shared another sweet moment at the podium in which Mamdani kissed her on the cheek.
    Jordana Comiter, People.com, 25 June 2025
  • Also: Joel’s parting words should flash onscreen any time an Emmy winner goes long at the podium.
    Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2025
Noun
  • Their ideology isn’t confined to rallies or fringe forums—it’s embedded in policy agendas that echo past efforts to define citizenship narrowly and weaponize government systems to exclude.
    Eric K. Ward, Time, 19 June 2025
  • Hayward, who was in Shanghai this week for China’s annual financial Lujiazui forum, is traveling to Hong Kong later in the week for IPO discussions.
    Lionel Lim, Fortune, 19 June 2025
Noun
  • During peach season, purchase fruits from local growers at a farm stand or farmers' market.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 28 June 2025
  • In-person ordering is available for guests who can’t order on their cell phones, but most guests will order online at some walk-up stands and most sit-down restaurants.
    Eve Chen, USA Today, 27 June 2025
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  • Daniel Danker, the chief product officer at Instacart, was among the early risers at the venue.
    Katherine Fung, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
  • Wrigley Field has its share of idiots, as do most venues.
    Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2025
Noun
  • His usual pulpit spot was changed this Sunday morning at Mount Gilead Baptist Church.
    Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 June 2025
  • Churches, synagogues and mosques need to open their doors to summer activities for youths and their families; faith institutions must be engaged in their communities and use their pulpits to address the violence.
    Otis Moss III, Chicago Tribune, 25 May 2025
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  • The outlet estimated that 170 million Americans will experience temperatures at or above 90 degrees during this round of heat, which will last into next week.
    Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 21 June 2025
  • The outlet reported Wednesday that protesters have posted anti-Bezos banners from the bell tower of the San Giorgio Maggiore basilica and the Rialto Bridge.
    Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 21 June 2025
Noun
  • On Tuesday, the Football Governance Bill passed through the committee stage of the legislative process, without requiring the three further days that had been scheduled for debate.
    Matt Slater, New York Times, 22 June 2025
  • That set the stage for Irving’s game-winning stepback 3-pointer over Stephen Curry with 53.0 seconds remaining.
    Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 22 June 2025

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“Platform.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/platform. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.

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