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Recent Examples of podium
Switzerland's Alina Muller just scored with under a minute left in overtime, earning the country a spot on the podium.
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Sean Nevin, NBC news, 19 Feb. 2026
The next phase of civil rights won’t be led by one man at a podium, but by a society that finally chooses empathy and collective humanity over division.
—Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
The podium at all three events that ended in the Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium has featured the same three countries.
—ABC News, 19 Feb. 2026
Georgia coach Katie Abrahamson-Henderson sat at the postgame podium with damp hair and a slight smile on her face.
—Olivia Sayer, AJC.com, 19 Feb. 2026
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Sean Nevin, NBC news, 19 Feb. 2026
The next phase of civil rights won’t be led by one man at a podium, but by a society that finally chooses empathy and collective humanity over division.
—Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
The podium at all three events that ended in the Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium has featured the same three countries.
—ABC News, 19 Feb. 2026
Georgia coach Katie Abrahamson-Henderson sat at the postgame podium with damp hair and a slight smile on her face.
—Olivia Sayer, AJC.com, 19 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for podium
Noun
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The suspension even caused a consumer boycott of Disney+ and Hulu, streaming platforms that are part of Disney’s portfolio.—
Dan Heching,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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Naru Force will treat 2026 as a proof of concept year, investing in its core platform, operating system and AI tech infrastructure ahead of a funding round the following year.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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But fans remain hopeful, especially as Team USA’s men’s hockey team — which has advanced to the knockout stage — prepares for a critical matchup today that could determine their medal chances.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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By the same stage in this one, the figure was 23.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Originally called People United to Save Humanity — the presumptuous title was soon changed to People United to Serve Humanity — PUSH became his pulpit.—
Johanna Neuman,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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The pulpit where sermons were preached looked like an abstract disaster.—
Marvin Hurst,
CBS News,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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When rolled up, Roll just blends into the room and can serve as a TV stand, a surface for plants or books, or even as a bench.—
Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
20 Feb. 2026
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Professional photo, video and audio equipment — detachable zoom lenses, stands, monopods, tripods, selfie sticks or other commercial equipment.—
Dina Kaur,
AZCentral.com,
20 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
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Long-time Capitol observers were aghast that DeSantis stepped down from the House speaker’s rostrum without even a perfunctory handshake with Perez, who has the power to reject everything DeSantis wants in his last year in office.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
13 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Moving all council desks slightly forward so that there is enough space behind the dais for a wheelchair to move freely.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
17 Feb. 2026
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At the Olympic media summit in October, a collection of athletes from across the sports spectrum took turns sitting at small daises to field questions from reporters on hand.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 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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This year’s event will include performances by dancehall artist Tifa, actor and singer Phil Watkis, musician Roy G, and reggae artist Bobby Rose, supported by Code Red Band as well as a tribune to reggae and film legend Jimmy Cliff.—
Raisa Habersham,
Miami Herald,
14 Jan. 2026
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Suites with interconnecting doors across the balcony are a great choice for larger families, and most regular activities include child-friendly options, like the beginner’s surfing classes in calmer waves or toddler bikes for cycling along the nature reserve.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Feb. 2026
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In 1968, Jackson gained national prominence after King was assassinated on a motel balcony.—
Bob Goldsborough,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Podium.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/podium. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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