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Recent Examples of podium
Video of Clevenger being ghosted on the podium has garnered more than 10 million views on social media, part of a mushrooming protest against the former Iowa State distance runner who moved down to Division III Rowan University earlier this year.
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ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
Ahead of Wednesday night’s game against the Boston Celtics, the Heat coach stated the obvious from the pregame podium at Kaseya Center.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
Young faces lit up with joy as award winners bounced to the podium.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
After Adams received her award as a Green Goddess, Teamer beckoned her to remain near the podium for another presentation — a $1,200 check for her organization.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
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ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
Ahead of Wednesday night’s game against the Boston Celtics, the Heat coach stated the obvious from the pregame podium at Kaseya Center.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
Young faces lit up with joy as award winners bounced to the podium.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
After Adams received her award as a Green Goddess, Teamer beckoned her to remain near the podium for another presentation — a $1,200 check for her organization.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for podium
Noun
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On platforms like PredictIt, traders have overwhelmingly favored Fuller, with confidence hovering near certainty levels in recent days.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Like all the trillion-dollar platforms, Amazon can be a bit much, seeping into our lives.—
Andrew Marchand,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Shapiro, who was a finalist in Harris' search for a running mate in 2024, highlighted both his electability and his commitment to African American priorities while on stage.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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My interest in this goes back 10 or 15 years to when China was really starting to rise on the international stage and starting to contest global norms, global ideas, and going after the hearts and minds in places around the world.—
Fatma Tanis,
NPR,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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There is a limit to how much the mayor’s office can do — like, say, compel the governor to raise taxes in order to fund a set of programs that were central to one’s campaign — but as an organizing apparatus, City Hall is an incredible pulpit.—
Clio Chang,
Curbed,
6 Apr. 2026
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Some wiped away tears as Fayyad named one by one the southern churches, illustrated in the cardboard cutouts next to the pulpit.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2026
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During the summer, the farm stand is usually stocked with honey from her husband Dave’s hobby bee hives, and there’s also a Little Free Library so people can take a book to pair with their bites.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
10 Apr. 2026
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In forested areas, stay close to lower stands of trees.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Oc Register,
10 Apr. 2026
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Are members of Congress really supposed to sit meekly and quietly while the president uses the rostrum of their chamber to abuse and insult them in the ugliest language?—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
25 Feb. 2026
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Walking onto the rostrum to deliver his eighth and final State of the State address, Governor Ron DeSantis patted Senate President Ben Albritton on the back and shook his hand.—
Jim DeFede,
CBS News,
18 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The two new council members will serve four-year terms on the dais.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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Trustees displayed the transgender flag on the dais as Chanise Hendrix, the district’s LGBTQ support services coordinator, gave a presentation about the past and future of SCUSD’s efforts to protect trans and non-gender conforming students and staff.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
6 Apr. 2026
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On the first day of spring in 1999, Southlake opened the first six blocks of its new Town Square, a tribune to Main Street Americana.—
Matt Leclercq,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Apr. 2026
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During the opening ceremony, Team USA athletes were cheered on, but jeers and whistles could be heard as Vance and his wife, second lady Usha Vance, were shown on the stadium screens, waving American flags from the tribune.—
Fernanda Figueroa,
Fortune,
8 Feb. 2026
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Every accommodation type—guest room, suite, or villa—is spacious with a private outdoor area; either a lanai or a balcony.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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Marble bathroom sinks are based on the balconies of a nearby art deco building, while even the distinctive bedposts are modelled on the chunky bangles worn by local writer and activist Nancy Cunard, heiress to the shipping empire.—
Siobhan Grogan,
TheWeek,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Podium.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/podium. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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