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as in durations
the period during which something exists, lasts, or is in progress
a tradition of long standing
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as in ranks
the placement of someone or something in relation to others in a vertical arrangement
my standing in the class at the time of graduation
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Recent Examples of standings
That the Sky’s punishment will last longer than five minutes is merely a reflection of their place in the standings.
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Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
The win snapped the Royals’ three-game losing streak and moved them a half-game closer in the AL standings.
—Kansas City Star, 5 Sep. 2025
Perry Knotts | Getty Images Revenue and EBITDA figures, along with division standings and playoff results, all represent the 2024 season.
—Michael Ozanian, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2025
The win – their third in the last 15 games –improved the Sky to 10-30 on the season and moved the team to 11th in the WNBA standings.
—Frank Nunns O'Connell, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
The Boston Red Sox have enjoyed an impressive surge since calling up top prospect Roman Anthony, surging past the New York Yankees in the standings as the young outfielder enjoys a historic debut.
—Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
Cadillac is currently ranked second in the FIA World Endurance Championship standings.
—Morgan Korn, ABC News, 26 Aug. 2025
The South Korean recorded two top-10 finishes in 2025 and finished 74th in the FedEx Cup standings.
—Tim Corlett, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
The Valkyries are now seventh in the playoff standings with eight games left.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2025
Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
The win snapped the Royals’ three-game losing streak and moved them a half-game closer in the AL standings.
—Kansas City Star, 5 Sep. 2025
Perry Knotts | Getty Images Revenue and EBITDA figures, along with division standings and playoff results, all represent the 2024 season.
—Michael Ozanian, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2025
The win – their third in the last 15 games –improved the Sky to 10-30 on the season and moved the team to 11th in the WNBA standings.
—Frank Nunns O'Connell, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
The Boston Red Sox have enjoyed an impressive surge since calling up top prospect Roman Anthony, surging past the New York Yankees in the standings as the young outfielder enjoys a historic debut.
—Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
Cadillac is currently ranked second in the FIA World Endurance Championship standings.
—Morgan Korn, ABC News, 26 Aug. 2025
The South Korean recorded two top-10 finishes in 2025 and finished 74th in the FedEx Cup standings.
—Tim Corlett, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
The Valkyries are now seventh in the playoff standings with eight games left.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for standings
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The volatility of cryptocurrencies is significant, with prices frequently fluctuating sharply over brief durations.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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The Idaho parcels identified on the map have been flagged for potential sale for varying durations.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
23 Aug. 2025
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Pundits have always dominated the ranks of posters on social media, but now the masses of silent followers are declining, and continued posting risks preaching to accounts of the converted, the disengaged, or the defunct.—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
10 Sep. 2025
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First of all, the franchise has tended to pull its season leads from its own ranks over the years, with many Bachelorette stars having previously competed on The Bachelor, and vice versa.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
10 Sep. 2025
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Vote as many times as you’d like until then without using bots or any other artificial methods of voting.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
11 Sep. 2025
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The left is always, at all times and places, a violent phenomenon full of hatred.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Sep. 2025
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Two of the missions with uncertain futures monitor carbon dioxide levels in the Earth's atmosphere.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
6 Sep. 2025
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Spanning more than 12,636 square feet over three levels, the unit carries men’s and women’s apparel, accessories, eyewear and beauty collections.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
5 Sep. 2025
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The vigil was hosted at the Nepali Cultural and Spiritual Center, at 1212 Royal Parkway in Euless, on Monday night to honor the lives lost during an anti-corruption protest in Nepal.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Sep. 2025
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One of the biggest problems with the royal family is that there are too many people involved in their day-to-day lives.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
10 Sep. 2025
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Pay attention to the dates and check the event Facebook pages and websites for more detailed information.—
Cathy Kozlowicz,
jsonline.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Happy news, personally or professionally, may manifest near these dates.—
Kyle Thomas,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In his novel Netherland, Joseph O’Neill describes the rhythm of fielding in cricket as ‘pulmonary’ — the fielders converging as one as the bowler runs in before reverting to their positions after each ball.—
James Wallace,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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Saturday's opponent, Arkansas State, promises to have a much more dynamic attack with quarterback Jaylen Raynor and plenty of speed at the skill positions.—
Tom Murphy,
Arkansas Online,
5 Sep. 2025
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Running backs Sire Gaines and Malik Sherrod each scored in the first quarter and broke off impressive runs, and combined for 140 yards on the ground.—
Jim Keyser,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Sep. 2025
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And Wacha entered Friday’s action with the second-fewest runs of support among pitchers with at least 27 starts.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Standings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/standings. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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