Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of stance
Much like Steyer, Porter has embraced progressive stances on various issues, advocating for single-payer healthcare.
—
Anne Bryson, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
At one point, the roof became fully engulfed in flames, and crews took a defensive stance and fought the fire from the exterior.
—Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Means’s nomination stalled as some Republicans questioned her credentials and stance on vaccinations.
—Lauren Weber, Washington Post, 30 Apr. 2026
In Springfield, the GOP nominee for governor, Darren Bailey, reiterated his call to reform or repeal the SAFE-T Act, a stance he’s held since his last run for governor in 2022.
—Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for stance
Anne Bryson, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
At one point, the roof became fully engulfed in flames, and crews took a defensive stance and fought the fire from the exterior.
—Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Means’s nomination stalled as some Republicans questioned her credentials and stance on vaccinations.
—Lauren Weber, Washington Post, 30 Apr. 2026
In Springfield, the GOP nominee for governor, Darren Bailey, reiterated his call to reform or repeal the SAFE-T Act, a stance he’s held since his last run for governor in 2022.
—Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for stance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stance
Noun
-
Ever the optimist, Obama shifted out of his defensive posture.—
Peter Slevin,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
-
By replenishing these stocks, Qatar reestablishes a more credible and durable air defense posture, reflecting a broader regional effort to reinforce layered missile shields against increasingly complex and high-volume threats.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
3 May 2026
Noun
-
Wintour then praised her co-chair Lauren Sánchez Bezos, citing her energy and positive attitude.—
Dalila Muata,
NBC news,
5 May 2026
-
The reality is that, nowadays, a can-do attitude and unrelenting work ethic aren’t enough to live comfortably, much less to achieve the same American dream our parents did.—
Linh Tat,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Stance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stance. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
