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
  • After two podiums in the first two 2026 rounds, Ferrari has a strong foundation from which to build on in this new era, one that’s allowed its drivers to be competitive even when facing a performance deficit to Mercedes, primarily in straight-line speed.
    Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
  • Aicher has gathered nine podiums this season across slalom, super-G and downhill, with three wins from the speed events.
    ABC News, ABC News, 15 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • For years, Russia has sought to take the internet under total government control and potentially cut it off from the rest of the world, blocking tens of thousands of websites, messaging apps and social media platforms that refuse to cooperate with the authorities.
    ABC News, ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026
  • And then there are platforms like the incredible Abby Pucker’s Gertie, that does independent exhibitions.
    Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The flat charge for a ride from cab stands at O'Hare International Airport to downtown (defined as an area bounded by Cermak Road, Fullerton Avenue, Ashland Avenue, and Lake Michigan) or to McCormick Place would go from $24 to $30 per person.
    Chris Tye, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
  • Many stick to broad statements about church doctrine and values and avoid taking stands at odds with individual politicians.
    Bill Barrow, Fortune, 14 Apr. 2026
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“Rostra.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rostra. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.

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