platforms

Definition of platformsnext
plural of platform
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as in podiums
a level usually raised surface you'll have to stand up there on the platform for your speech

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as in venues
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 platforms Many will turn to online platforms to stream PBS content from neighboring states or national sources. Arkansas Online, 15 Jan. 2026 Senate Bill 11 would require that certain websites — like social media platforms — provide faster responses and a dedicated hotline for Colorado law enforcement officers serving search warrants. Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 15 Jan. 2026 Downloads have now fallen back to normal and social media platforms are expected to detect VPNs as part of the law. Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 15 Jan. 2026 Versant is reportedly paying between $1 and $2 million for its set of rights, with other LOVB games airing on ESPN platforms and the Victory+ streaming service. Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 14 Jan. 2026 The former head of Ukraine’s digital transformation policies is credited with spearheading the army’s drone technology and introducing several successful e-government platforms. Illia Novikov, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2026 That will mean shifting away from certain platforms. Adam Stone, USA Today, 14 Jan. 2026 The spot will be livestreamed during the Super Bowl on the brand's social media platforms (IG, TikTok, Facebook). Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026 Listen to Daily Variety on iHeartPodcasts, Apple Podcasts, Variety’s YouTube Podcast channel, Amazon Music, Spotify and other podcast platforms. Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 14 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for platforms
Noun
  • Prepare to watch her climb podiums for the next two months straight.
    Radhika Seth, Vogue, 12 Jan. 2026
  • Whether opting for the Chef’s tasting menu or à la carte, every plate feels like a little artwork—from the olive, anise, and fennel bread staggered on podiums to the sweet finale (expect imaginative combinations such as a honey milk and hay pudding).
    Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Paris is still the world capital, with almost 600 venues in 2024, while Italy has seen a 35-fold increase in spots since 2016.
    Bloomberg, Mercury News, 13 Jan. 2026
  • Specific venues for each city have not been announced, though the routing suggests the band will be booking stadiums.
    Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 13 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • In North Carolina, only 29% of independent stages identified themselves as profitable in 2024, according to a report from the National Independent Venues Association.
    Zach Dennis, Charlotte Observer, 8 Jan. 2026
  • The festival is expected to host more than 50,000 people each day of the event, with multiple stages in place for performances.
    Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 7 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • What once required technical skill or access to hidden forums can now happen through a simple prompt on a mainstream platform.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 10 Jan. 2026
  • Crowding posted in community forums.
    Joe Holden, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Hillsides and fields that were once mosaics of blue phlox, wood poppies and Jack-in-the-pulpits have become swaths of monochrome yellow.
    Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Among that past ministry work was that of City of Refuge, a program administered by FBC Woodstock for pastors who vacated their pulpits due to burn out or disciplinary reasons.
    Liam Adams, The Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025
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  • At the time, his disappearance was being investigated as part of the Washington Attorney General’s Office Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and People (MMIWP) Cold Case Unit, according to the outlets.
    Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
  • The president has been shown potential plans, ranging from possible military strikes to action that doesn’t include the military, according to MS Now and other media outlets.
    Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 12 Jan. 2026

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“Platforms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/platforms. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.

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