Definition of posturenext
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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 Muscles become stronger and more defined, posture improves and your overall physique becomes more athletic. Fred Sassani, Austin American Statesman, 6 Mar. 2026 Earlier this week, The UAE officials affirmed their stance to stick to a defensive posture, not joining military action against Iran. Anniek Bao, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2026 The ceremony involved laying the hide flat and collecting various pieces of the surrounding physical world — such as stone, wood, and ash — and assuming a spiritual posture at a certain time of day. Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 5 Mar. 2026 According to Ross, normal hormonal changes during pregnancy impact posture and balance stability. Jennifer Byrne, Popular Science, 5 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for posture
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Noun
  • One is that an editorial stance can be changed in a way that is more favorable to the administration in power.
    Rodney Ho, AJC.com, 6 Mar. 2026
  • Laureano narrowed his stance to hip length for a quicker, more direct path to the ball with less head movement.
    Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Ollongren also warned of the deteriorating security situation in the Middle East and the war’s adverse effects on human rights in Iran and the broader region.
    Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 9 Mar. 2026
  • The situation has become more complex after a major political shift in Tehran.
    Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 9 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • How this shapes political attitudes, empathy and prevention outcomes remains underexplored.
    Arnaud Kurze, The Conversation, 9 Mar. 2026
  • Head coach Mike Vrabel regularly praised Tonga for his attitude and work ethic inside the building.
    Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Refund statuses should show up 24 hours after filing online or four weeks after filing a paper return.
    Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 7 Mar. 2026
  • Neighbors said the house, a 960-square-foot, three-story residence built in 1961, has its own minor celebrity status in the area.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Kirk was charged by federal prosecutors with a felony but offered a misdemeanor plea deal before the case went to trial.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
  • But for a team that last year used so much 12 and 13 personnel, do the Panthers swing for a free-agent tight end on a short-term deal?
    Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2026

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“Posture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/posture. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.

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