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Recent Examples of platforms
Under the terms of the agreement, Ryan will develop and produce series for a variety of platforms and create original IP for USG to adapt for television under her Scribe Chick Media banner.
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Angelique Jackson, Variety, 15 Apr. 2026
The short-term rental strategy was launched in 2013 and involved an online business to list properties on digital platforms, which reportedly included Vrbo and Airbnb.
—Cierra Morgan, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2026
The House voted to ban social media for children under 14, require that platforms obtain parental consent for users aged 14 and 15, and ban student cellphone use during the school day.
—State House News Service, Boston Herald, 15 Apr. 2026
Through her social media platforms, Libby is known to connect and empower women with honesty, humor, and her relatable voice.
—Literary Hub, 15 Apr. 2026
Buyers should also carefully review checkout totals on resale platforms, where additional fees may be added before the purchase is finalized.
—Garrett Behanna, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
Audience and attention can be built earlier across platforms and formats.
—Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 15 Apr. 2026
Now, social platforms eat discourse like candy.
—Scottie Andrew, CNN Money, 15 Apr. 2026
The bigger question is whether this becomes the norm across gaming and social platforms.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2026
Angelique Jackson, Variety, 15 Apr. 2026
The short-term rental strategy was launched in 2013 and involved an online business to list properties on digital platforms, which reportedly included Vrbo and Airbnb.
—Cierra Morgan, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2026
The House voted to ban social media for children under 14, require that platforms obtain parental consent for users aged 14 and 15, and ban student cellphone use during the school day.
—State House News Service, Boston Herald, 15 Apr. 2026
Through her social media platforms, Libby is known to connect and empower women with honesty, humor, and her relatable voice.
—Literary Hub, 15 Apr. 2026
Buyers should also carefully review checkout totals on resale platforms, where additional fees may be added before the purchase is finalized.
—Garrett Behanna, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
Audience and attention can be built earlier across platforms and formats.
—Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 15 Apr. 2026
Now, social platforms eat discourse like candy.
—Scottie Andrew, CNN Money, 15 Apr. 2026
The bigger question is whether this becomes the norm across gaming and social platforms.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for platforms
Noun
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After two podiums in the first two 2026 rounds, Ferrari has a strong foundation from which to build on in this new era, one that’s allowed its drivers to be competitive even when facing a performance deficit to Mercedes, primarily in straight-line speed.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
16 Mar. 2026
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Aicher has gathered nine podiums this season across slalom, super-G and downhill, with three wins from the speed events.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The seven-screen theater, located near the North Hollywood Metro station, is considered one of the company’s more accessible venues and a key part of the NoHo Arts District.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
18 Apr. 2026
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The strategy spreads tourism spending across neighborhoods instead of concentrating it near match venues.—
Amalia Roy,
FOXNews.com,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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During the early stages of the eclipse, the astronauts had to don special glasses (much like the ones worn by people on Earth to view solar eclipses) to protect their eyes until the sun’s light was fully blocked by the moon.—
Denise Chow,
NBC news,
11 Apr. 2026
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Born in London on May 22, 1938, Nolan built his foundation in theater, training at the Drama Centre London before launching a career that would take him across some of Britain’s most respected stages.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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However, by sheer coincidence, there’s been a recent flurry of think tank reports and articles on those issues that should be required reading for would-be governors and moderators of forums to question the candidates.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
17 Apr. 2026
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The cost data in the table are based on third-party reviews and forums.—
Caroline Ernst,
USA Today,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Faith leaders must speak out from their pulpits.—
Fabienne Perlov,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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The number of women in Christian pulpits stands in jarring juxtaposition with the Easter narratives in the New Testament.—
Mary Foskett,
The Conversation,
20 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Livestreaming by media outlets tested Judge Graf’s patience during earlier hearings when pool camera operators inside the court broke his rules.—
Matthew Brown,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Apr. 2026
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Plane outlets are often slow, loose, or even nonexistent, and when delays stack up, a dead phone becomes a real problem—not just an inconvenience.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Apr. 2026
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“Platforms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/platforms. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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