posture

noun

ˈpäs-chər How to pronounce posture (audio)
Definition of posturenext
1
as in stance
a general way of holding the body a good upright posture will prevent backaches

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2
as in situation
position with regard to conditions and circumstances claims that the country's defense posture is weak

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Recent Examples of posture Key Takeaways Pilates focuses on deep core strength, improving posture, reducing back pain, and protecting the spine and joints for longevity. — Amber Raiken, Verywell Health, 29 Aug. 2026 Through a treatment plan that included changing his gaming posture and intensive physical therapy, Lee was able to return to play just a month later. — Erica D. Henn, The Conversation, 28 Aug. 2026 Physical therapy, resistance training, Tai Chi, yoga, and Pilates may all help support a more upright posture and better function, adds Schneider, although the right activity depends on your health, fitness level, and fracture risk. — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 28 Aug. 2026 Rather than simply reducing opponents’ health, players seek to break opponents’ posture by precisely deflecting and countering attacks. — Aman Kumar, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for posture
Recent Examples of Synonyms for posture
  1. stance
  2. situation
  3. attitude
  4. status
  5. deal
Noun
  • Michigan has offered a particularly clear example this cycle as el Sayed attempts to appeal to independents and centrist Republicans after taking deeply partisan stances.
    — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton, who is facing a tight contest for a Senate seat, also hardened his stance against data centers recently.
    — Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of stance
Noun
  • But Joshi says mental health care is often treated as an afterthought in disaster situations, and resources can get pulled before people have fully made sense of the trauma.
    — Jonathan Lambert, NPR, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Capturing these situations can help researchers study capability limits, failure modes, and recovery strategies that successful demonstrations alone may not reveal.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of situation
Noun
  • It’s long ceased to be a neighborhood that puts on airs, an attitude that liberates us all tonight.
    — Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The lax attitude about their home base is just part of the gig.
    — Sam Blum, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of attitude
Noun
  • Underwood, then a true freshman, struggled in that meeting, and his inconsistent play against Western Michigan (12-of-22 passing) has led to questions about his job status.
    — Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Firefighters in South Fulton battled a large fire at a warehouse complex near Union City, with a blaze that reached two-alarm status Sunday but was contained within a few hours.
    — Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of status
Noun
  • Even when Wrexham were struggling to make the transition early on, Moore was in fine form, netting four times in his first five league appearances after joining from Sheffield United in a £2million deal.
    — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The seven-year deal marks L3Harris’ largest PAC-3 propulsion award to date.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of deal

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