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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 While some individuals have produced hardcore pornographic clips starring Disney and comic book characters, others on the platform have succeeded in prompting Grok Imagine to conjure lewd imagery of Taylor Swift, Scarlett Johansson, and Sydney Sweeney. Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2025 This article is part of TIME Longevity, an editorial platform dedicated to exploring how and why people are living longer and what this means for individuals, institutions, and the future of society. Angela Haupt, Time, 23 Oct. 2025 From smart materials to groundbreaking platforms, the Innovation Hub redewfines what’s possible in responsible fashion and manufacturing. Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 23 Oct. 2025 In recent months, many companies have struck alliances involving their demand-side platforms. Brian Steinberg, Variety, 23 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for platform
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Noun
  • The rule change resulted in Hernandez sharing podium spots with female athletes who finished behind the trans athlete in the state finals.
    Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2025
  • Payton takes the blame on the podium.
    Troy Renck, Denver Post, 23 Oct. 2025
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  • In May this year, the China-CELAC (Community of Latin American and Caribbean States) forum was held in Beijing where Xi met with heads of state and foreign ministers.
    Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
  • Wilson was a constant presence at public forums and knew many principals and administrators on a first-name basis.
    Drake Bentley, jsonline.com, 24 Oct. 2025
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  • All around Turkey, Farm Bank produce stands were popping up.
    Moisés Naím, Literary Hub, 27 Oct. 2025
  • Vuitton made a splash with a stand and Artycapucines handbag collection designed by Japanese artist Takashi Murakami.
    Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2025
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  • By 2022, the 450,000-square-foot venue outgrew its $430 million modern building with some 1,400 patients passing through its doors daily, Zinner estimated.
    Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 26 Oct. 2025
  • The only noticeable element of faith amid the private cabanas, wine-tasting room and the sprawling grounds around a small concert venue is a serene garden next to a small pond that's dedicated to the Virgin Mary.
    Lauren Green, FOXNews.com, 26 Oct. 2025
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  • Pastor Turner’s leadership extends beyond the pulpit.
    Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
  • His senior Great Dane, Monroe, sprawls out on the floor between the music and the old pulpit.
    Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2025
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  • In photos obtained by the outlet, the pair could be seen walking out of the theater while holding hands and smiling.
    Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE, 26 Oct. 2025
  • But the interest in the East Wing demolition had been acute enough that a local-news outlet had identified one of the East Wing dump sites—an industrial park in Hyattsville, Maryland.
    Nancy Walecki, The Atlantic, 25 Oct. 2025
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  • The rocket's upper stage, meanwhile, continued hauling the 28 Starlink satellites toward low Earth orbit (LEO), where they will be deployed about an hour after launch.
    Mike Wall, Space.com, 28 Oct. 2025
  • Immediately after the tribute, Jonas Brothers appeared on stage, with an announcer explaining that the performance was dedicated to those living with cancer.
    Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025

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“Platform.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/platform. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.

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