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claims that the country's defense posture is weak
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Recent Examples of postures
The United Arab Emirates has adopted one of the most assertive postures during the war.
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May 19, CBS News, 19 May 2026
The strategic postures were debated for decades.
—Farah N. Jan, The Conversation, 18 May 2026
Roll Down to Side Plank to Pike An effective balance training program should include exercises that include static and dynamic stability postures, changes in the base of support, variations in the height of the center of gravity, and different standing surfaces.
—Mallory Creveling, Health, 15 May 2026
Parallel statements from the US and China after their leaders’ met Thursday exposed sharp divides in their foreign policy postures.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 14 May 2026
The Secret Service said enhanced security postures remain in effect on and around the White House complex due to the state visit.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Triggers can be smells, sounds, places, postures or tones of voice.
—Dr. Andrew Garner, Boston Herald, 12 Apr. 2026
On this tour, the postures struck are much fewer and farther in-between, or less planned and deliberate-seeming.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 6 Apr. 2026
The exchange was a distillation of their diverging postures toward the war that their boss has launched in Iran.
—Michelle L. Price, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
May 19, CBS News, 19 May 2026
The strategic postures were debated for decades.
—Farah N. Jan, The Conversation, 18 May 2026
Roll Down to Side Plank to Pike An effective balance training program should include exercises that include static and dynamic stability postures, changes in the base of support, variations in the height of the center of gravity, and different standing surfaces.
—Mallory Creveling, Health, 15 May 2026
Parallel statements from the US and China after their leaders’ met Thursday exposed sharp divides in their foreign policy postures.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 14 May 2026
The Secret Service said enhanced security postures remain in effect on and around the White House complex due to the state visit.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Triggers can be smells, sounds, places, postures or tones of voice.
—Dr. Andrew Garner, Boston Herald, 12 Apr. 2026
On this tour, the postures struck are much fewer and farther in-between, or less planned and deliberate-seeming.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 6 Apr. 2026
The exchange was a distillation of their diverging postures toward the war that their boss has launched in Iran.
—Michelle L. Price, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for postures
Noun
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Though some denominations have stricter stances on AI, none are monolithic in their approaches.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Simmons pointed out footwork, alignment and stances; Simmons and Thorn broke down some of Simmons’ rookie clips, as well as clips of other top tackles.—
PJ Green
May 23,
Kansas City Star,
23 May 2026
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Similarly, for most people, in most situations, lay reading is much more fruitful than close reading as a way of engaging with texts.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
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The Premier League’s sudden obsession with dead-ball situations is best demonstrated by Brentford deciding to replace Frank with Keith Andrews, who previously was the club’s set-piece coach.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
25 May 2026
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From Xi Jinping’s quest to regain China’s glory, to Vladimir Putin’s attempts at a new Russian empire, to the rise of populist anti-foreign attitudes in the United States, Britain, Germany, and France, negative views of others underpin many of the conflicts in today’s world.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 May 2026
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Bad attitudes sink projects faster than anything else.—
Chris Cardillo,
Rolling Stone,
26 May 2026
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In comparison, the Jewel Changi Airport shopping mall has been truly embraced as a travel destination, with visitors flocking to its extremely Instagramable artificial waterfall to take pictures.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
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But Hanna has gotten some great pictures, starting with that epic shot of closer Lucas Erceg in April.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
28 May 2026
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Well Retinol Body Lotion and more can't-miss retinol beauty products deals below.—
Sophie Wirt,
InStyle,
29 May 2026
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The bill’s backers say the legislation would protect name, image and likeness earnings for players, keep in place the current revenue framework from the House settlement, and prevent athletes from predatory NIL and recruiting deals.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
28 May 2026
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“Postures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/postures. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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