rostra

variants or rostrums
Definition of rostranext
plural of rostrum
as in podiums
a level usually raised surface stood on a rostrum to address the huge crowd

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Noun
  • Albon was mighty in the early part of 2025 and saw Sainz roar back to claim podiums when the leading teams stumbled.
    The Athletic, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
  • Ferreira has made 16 World Cup podiums and won seven X Games medals.
    Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 20 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • The platforms enable users to bet on serious geopolitical events, including assassinations and wars, which many view as ethically questionable.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
  • Mobix Labs manufactures technology used in military equipment, defense platforms, and other mission-critical systems where performance, reliability, and precision are essential.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 12 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Throughout the room are Atom Power’s purple EV charging stands and large white breaker boxes ready for assembly.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2026
  • The options include international cuisine, kid-friendly fare, and vegetarian and vegan choices, along with snack stands and shaded picnic areas.
    Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 9 Mar. 2026
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“Rostra.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rostra. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.

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