postures

noun

plural of posture
1
as in stances
a general way of holding the body a good upright posture will prevent backaches

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2
as in situations
position with regard to conditions and circumstances claims that the country's defense posture is weak

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Recent Examples of postures This meant moving outside of the traditional tableau of White House photojournalism—an orator on a pedestal—to show members of the press in postures of alertness or repose. — Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 24 July 2026 Maintain two separate experiences with different compliance postures, or elevate the entire platform to meet the higher standard. — Vishal Saxena, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026 This has been evident in the competing agendas of France and Italy in Libya, and in the clashing postures of Turkey and France in Libya and the Sahel. — Galip Dalay, Time, 7 July 2026 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for postures
  1. stances
  2. situations
  3. attitudes
  4. pictures
  5. deals
Noun
  • In contrast to their Republican counterparts, the two have taken strong stances on the importance of DEI and dual-language programs.
    — Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 21 July 2026
  • Though their relationship started off friendly because of their different stances on having kids, things began to shift after a few months of seeing each other casually.
    — Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026
Definition of stances
Noun
  • When a disability fundamentally alters how an individual understands relationships or interprets social situations, failing to recognize those differences risks producing outcomes that satisfy consistency while falling short of justice.
    — Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
  • In the middle of this familiar matrix, Kozue’s offbeat behavior stands out, creating initially intriguing situations and contrasts.
    — Elena Lazic, Variety, 25 July 2026
Definition of situations
Noun
  • The increase in gray divorces might start to plateau when millennials – who got married under very different circumstances and social attitudes than their predecessors – start aging into retirement, said Park.
    — Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 26 July 2026
  • Instead, the Takaichi criticism reflects a gradual shift in attitudes towards work and gender roles, especially among younger Japanese, Brown says.
    — Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 23 July 2026
Definition of attitudes
Noun
  • At the same time, fascinated engineers around the world were examining the same pictures and videos as everyone else.
    — Andrew Rice, Curbed, 23 July 2026
  • Apparently, at the airport, all the flight attendants were trying to take pictures with her.
    — Brianne Tracy, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026
Definition of pictures
Noun
  • The valid lens through which to compare these deals is whose new club needs them most.
    — Cerys Jones, New York Times, 24 July 2026
  • Creed Humphrey and Trey Smith signed deals that topped their respective positions; Josh Simmons is a first-round pick; and Kingsley Suamataia is a second-rounder.
    — Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026
Definition of deals

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