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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’s because every game in the NBA’s in-season tournament will count toward regular-season stats and standings, except the championship game.
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Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
Washinton went on to win 6-1 to move up in the Metropolitan Division standings.
—Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
As of this writing, the Rockets are fifth in the NBA’s Western Conference standings with a 4-2 record.
—Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
Either result would greatly help TCU, which sits seventh in the Big 12 standings.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Nov. 2025
The Colts are 7-2 and atop the AFC standings.
—James Boyd, New York Times, 5 Nov. 2025
The Bulldogs, meanwhile, have lost two games in a row under first-year head coach Matt Entz and sit right in the middle of the Mountain West standings.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 30 Oct. 2025
Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
Washinton went on to win 6-1 to move up in the Metropolitan Division standings.
—Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
As of this writing, the Rockets are fifth in the NBA’s Western Conference standings with a 4-2 record.
—Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
Either result would greatly help TCU, which sits seventh in the Big 12 standings.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Nov. 2025
The Colts are 7-2 and atop the AFC standings.
—James Boyd, New York Times, 5 Nov. 2025
The Bulldogs, meanwhile, have lost two games in a row under first-year head coach Matt Entz and sit right in the middle of the Mountain West standings.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 30 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for standings
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Near the speed of light, durations of time dilate and lengths appear to contract along the direction of motion in a velocity-dependent way, with each unique observer seeing different values.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
5 Nov. 2025
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If trying a cold plunge, always start gradually and prioritize shorter durations and warmer temperatures first.—
T'Keyah Bazin,
Verywell Health,
30 Oct. 2025
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That's not to mention the lower ranks where teams like James Madison or Tulane might find their way into the 12-team field, only to get obliterated in the playoff and lose their coaches and half their players to Power Five schools along the way.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Jan. 2026
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On Tuesday, Cuba released their names, ranks and ages.—
Greg Norman-Diamond,
FOXNews.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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Kentucky entered Thursday night averaging nine turnovers per game but turned it over 10 times in the first half alone, and 20 for the game.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Jan. 2026
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Employees told responding sheriff's deputies that Naputi had previously stolen from the store seven other times since January 2024.—
Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Therefore, the present work supports the belief that rational materials design at both the macro and atomic levels can solve long-standing challenges, according to a press release.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
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In its final form, the sky-high pad spanned a whopping 13,300 square feet across two levels, with four bedrooms, seven bathrooms, a gym, a massage room, wine storage, and plenty of sprawling gallery walls to display the performer’s art collection.—
Mekita Rivas,
Architectural Digest,
7 Nov. 2025
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Episode 3 ended with Ron, Eric Nam, Kristen Kish, and Caroline Stanbury all tied to trees and hilariously pleading for their lives while the Traitors and a masked executioner all just kind of stood there awkwardly.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Jan. 2026
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What happened next was the drive of Beck’s and the Hurricanes’ lives.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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And why does virtually every Palestinian have those dates memorized by heart?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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The indictment contends that Jones provided information regarding key players on the Los Angeles Lakers’ status in advance of games on two dates to enable third-parties to make potentially favorable bets.—
Samidh Guha,
ABC News,
9 Nov. 2025
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These cuts mean reducing supply budgets in most departments, delaying the purchase of new math curriculum and Chromebooks, freezing hiring for nonclassroom positions and canceling contract agreements that will not disrupt operations.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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That could include adding positions like peer support specialists, addressing retention challenges like access to child care and establishing partnerships between hospitals and nearby colleges to produce a steady stream of workers.—
Madeline Heim,
jsonline.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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McClintock’s long stints in California’s capital of Sacramento were interspersed with several unsuccessful runs for statewide office.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Nov. 2025
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The resort has 777 skiable miles with 61 runs and 8 lifts.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
7 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Standings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/standings. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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