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claims that the country's defense posture is weak
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Recent Examples of postures
The Trap of Fear-Driven Job Hugging The psychological weight of rapid technological change causes many capable employees to retreat into defensive postures.
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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
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
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for postures
Noun
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Both men have been extremely critical of Israel, taking sometimes wildly controversial stances — particularly Piker, who has expressed support for Hamas.—
Jada Yuan,
HollywoodReporter,
4 June 2026
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While working through this stretch, García has tried various stances to figure out what’s most comfortable.—
Charlotte Varnes,
New York Times,
4 June 2026
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Marvina Haynes is pushing for support for families in situations like hers after tirelessly fighting for her brother's release.—
Beret Leone,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
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The simplified connectors are intended to speed deployment and reduce connection errors during nighttime operations or stressful combat situations.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
1 June 2026
Noun
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Public attitudes have changed since the Sox deal.—
Rick Pearson,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2026
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Even when taking into account partisan identification, ideology, racial attitudes and demographic characteristics, Fox News viewership remains significantly associated with more support for the great replacement theory.—
Adam Eichen,
The Conversation,
2 June 2026
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On a recent day, a stream of visitors, including school children, walked through the circular room, stopping to sit behind the desk and pose for pictures.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
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On a recent day, a stream of visitors, including schoolchildren, walked through the circular room, stopping to sit behind the desk and pose for pictures.—
Sophia Tareen,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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Reviewing private deals The GUARD Alliance’s legal team is particularly interested in what was said in closed-door meetings between Independence staff and Nebius representatives in the months before neighbors started to notice heavy machinery moving onto Bly Road.—
Ilana Arougheti
June 4,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
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Instead, Cramer said the successful debut suggests investors remain eager to participate in new offerings despite concerns about a growing pipeline of deals.—
Alexa LoMonaco,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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“Postures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/postures. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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