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
  • Her daughter, Alexa, has notched seven podiums so far this season, including one first-place finish, and currently sits second overall in the World Cup standings.
    Rebecca Tauber, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
  • Supplying uniforms for different occasions, including the opening ceremony, as well as outdoor and indoor podiums, Li-Ning decked the pieces in fiery red or in different shades of blue.
    Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 6 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • The agency's statement added that this constitutes offenses punishable under national and international laws, as well as under policies on moderation adopted by major digital platforms.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 19 Feb. 2026
  • Time spent on Instagram The lawsuit alleges that Meta designed its platforms to keep users scrolling and juice profits, a key line of questioning Wednesday.
    Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 19 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • In forested areas, stay close to lower stands of trees.
    Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2026
  • Professional photo, video and audio equipment — detachable zoom lenses, stands, monopods, tripods, selfie sticks or other commercial equipment.
    Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 16 Feb. 2026
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“Rostra.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rostra. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.

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