Definition of stancenext

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Recent Examples of stance That stance didn’t go unnoticed in the corporate world. David Blackmon, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026 Ford’s stance on Right to Repair raises concerns. Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 11 June 2026 Split Squat The split squat’s staggered stance introduces a balance challenge while forcing you to work one side of your body at a time. Jenessa Connor, Health, 10 June 2026 Frontrunners Micah Lasher and Alex Bores sparred over artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency while Kennedy scion Jack Schlossberg staked out a more progressive stance on Israel in a NY-12 congressional debate. Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 10 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for stance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stance
Noun
  • Other men have adopted a more defensive posture, claiming to overstate their height only because everyone else is doing it.
    Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 4 June 2026
  • But look at what Healey said just a few months ago to boost her anti-ICE and anti-Trump posture.
    Joe Battenfeld, Boston Herald, 4 June 2026
Noun
  • Together, the stories aim to show how our attitude toward animals is largely dependent on context and species.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 9 June 2026
  • Considering the misguided attitudes of many Gen Z voters, there’s no time to waste.
    Betsy McCaughey, Boston Herald, 8 June 2026

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“Stance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stance. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.

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