Thesaurus results for POSTURES

postures

noun

plural of posture

as in stances

a general way of holding the body a good upright posture will prevent backaches

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

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Recent Examples of postures The optimism in markets Monday could still prove premature, as negotiations over the strait and attack postures in the broader region remain fluid. — Rob Wile, NBC news, 22 June 2026 Spending time in challenging postures under high heat (105 degrees) and humidity can build strength, balance, and endurance. — Paula Chesley, STAT, 3 June 2026 The Trap of Fear-Driven Job Hugging The psychological weight of rapid technological change causes many capable employees to retreat into defensive postures. — Glenn Llopis, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026 The United Arab Emirates has adopted one of the most assertive postures during the war. — 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

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Some have their arms crossed over their chests or fingers cradling their chins in thought — or, in Rush’s case, a combination of both — neither of which would have been standard stances for an 18th century portrait sitter, Anishanslin said.

— Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 3 July 2026
Consumers fled from the company as Musk took more public political stances, such as backing German far-right party AfD prior to the German elections.

— Zachary Folk, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of stances

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On the opposite side of the ball, he could be heard barking orders out during pick-and-roll situations, loudly letting teammates know where the ball-handler was headed.

— Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026
While most teams lose their composure in chaotic situations, Argentina revels in them.

— Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 18 July 2026

Definition of situations

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DeVriese-Sebilla said those attitudes had lasting consequences for Argentine, describing housing segregation as one of the community’s greatest historical challenges.

— Michelle Oliva-Espinosa, Kansas City Star, 18 July 2026
One other surprising benefit could be to shift people’s attitudes to climate change, according to recent research.

— Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 17 July 2026

Definition of attitudes

Noun

The training session ended with players signing autographs and taking pictures with fans.

— Zuri Primos July 15, Kansas City Star, 15 July 2026
There were also pictures circulated of Wells at a pool party, which was rumored to be the last place he was seen on July 4, but in fact had been taken the weekend before his disappearance, as Rolling Stone reported.

— Meagan Jordan, Rolling Stone, 15 July 2026

Definition of pictures

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The most prominent position that UM’s athletic department has filled in the portal has been quarterback, with Cam Ward, Carson Beck and now Darian Mensah signed to big-money deals the past three years.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026
While Beyond’s restaurant deals fizzled out over the years, its biggest competitor, Impossible Foods, also based in California, secured a partnership with Burger King for the Impossible Whopper.

— Lily Wright, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026

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