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 In practice, that multicloud posture is also a way to compete without making a single infrastructure bet. Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 3 Jan. 2026 Intentional breathing can also enhance posture and movement quality since breathing mechanics influence spinal stability and mobility, rib cage position, shoulder function, and core strength. Dana Santas, CNN Money, 1 Jan. 2026 George, then 8, put his hand on the balcony ledge, but Charlotte, then 7, corrected him, telling him to fix his posture. Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 31 Dec. 2025 Consistent bodyweight or light resistance training improves stability, posture, and long-term confidence without heavy weights. Jakob Roze, Health, 31 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for posture
Recent Examples of Synonyms for posture
Noun
  • The music industry has been racing to harness the latest developments in AI and protect its valuable catalogs, gradually shifting from a hostile approach to a more cooperative stance.
    Bloomberg, Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2026
  • Trump highlighted the fight over health coverage, reiterating his opposition to extending those subsidies and insisting to his party’s lawmakers that his stance would be embraced by voters.
    Alicia Diaz, Fortune, 6 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • The situation is not all that different from that along the Mississippi, Missouri or Tennessee rivers, where a series of dams controls water flow.
    Amy Green, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
  • Doug Hendrickson posted on social media Thursday to explain his situation with Williams.
    Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • For those keen to find pieces that possess similar attitude and individuality, the fall collections have plenty of to offer.
    Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 9 Nov. 2025
  • That no-nonsense attitude seems to come naturally for Debi Mazar, who has made a name for herself as a character actress going back decades.
    Maggie Fremont, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Scott’s almost-every-snap status has largely crawled under the radar this season.
    Mike Kaye January 8, Charlotte Observer, 8 Jan. 2026
  • At this time, there is no data on the containment status of the fire and the cause has yet to be determined.
    CA WILDFIRE BOT, Sacbee.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Then, keep scrolling to shop more bath deals at Amazon.
    Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
  • Think of this as your go-to guide to the best Amazon travel deals, jumpstarting the new year.
    Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026

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

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