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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
The Blackhawks kept pace in the conference standings with Riverside-Brookfield and Glenbard East, with all three teams trailing league leader South Elgin by one game.
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Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026
And as the standings thus far bear out, higher payrolls don't always correlate to success.
—Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Busch has struggled to start the season and is currently ranked 29th in Cup Series standings.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Apr. 2026
The Jayhawks haven’t played the two teams closest to them in the Big 12 standings, ranked West Virginia (27-9) and Arizona State (28-13).
—Pj Green
april 21, Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 2026
Brooklyn asked Fernández to develop kids, absorb losses, keep a locker room connected and build a culture sturdy enough to survive a stretch when the standings gave almost nothing back.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 20 Apr. 2026
Behind the efforts of leading scorer Macklin Celebrini, the Sharks had the biggest year-over-year improvement of any NHL team this season, going from 52 points and a last-place finish in the NHL standings in 2024-25 to 24th overall this year, as San Jose fell just short of making the postseason.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2026
They were outscored 56-33 on a 2-7 homestand against the Diamondbacks, Cubs and Braves, leaving Philadelphia 6 1/2 games behind first-place Atlanta in the division standings.
—CBS News, 19 Apr. 2026
Then a trip to Vancouver, last year’s MLS Cup runner-up, and the top team in the West standings.
—Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026
Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026
And as the standings thus far bear out, higher payrolls don't always correlate to success.
—Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Busch has struggled to start the season and is currently ranked 29th in Cup Series standings.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Apr. 2026
The Jayhawks haven’t played the two teams closest to them in the Big 12 standings, ranked West Virginia (27-9) and Arizona State (28-13).
—Pj Green
april 21, Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 2026
Brooklyn asked Fernández to develop kids, absorb losses, keep a locker room connected and build a culture sturdy enough to survive a stretch when the standings gave almost nothing back.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 20 Apr. 2026
Behind the efforts of leading scorer Macklin Celebrini, the Sharks had the biggest year-over-year improvement of any NHL team this season, going from 52 points and a last-place finish in the NHL standings in 2024-25 to 24th overall this year, as San Jose fell just short of making the postseason.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2026
They were outscored 56-33 on a 2-7 homestand against the Diamondbacks, Cubs and Braves, leaving Philadelphia 6 1/2 games behind first-place Atlanta in the division standings.
—CBS News, 19 Apr. 2026
Then a trip to Vancouver, last year’s MLS Cup runner-up, and the top team in the West standings.
—Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for standings
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These particles were then fed into the trap and held for durations ranging from milliseconds to several seconds before being released and detected.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Apr. 2026
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Many are being proposed for longer durations, sometimes 30 or even 40 years.—
Christine Peterson,
Outdoor Life,
8 Apr. 2026
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Rival streaming services are also beefing up the ranks of their podcasts.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
20 Apr. 2026
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The news comes amid a string of changes to Apple’s executive ranks in late 2025, including the departures of its AI chief, policy head and one of its top design leaders.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
20 Apr. 2026
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At a meeting with the McMahons in New York to discuss a settlement, Cole’s attorney left the room several times, leaving him alone with the McMahons.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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The combination of a shaky bullpen and even worse infield defense harmed the Twins multiple times during the team’s current four-game losing streak.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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The combination of hot temperatures, falling humidity levels, and a gusty breeze.—
Steven Sosna,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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While levels of lead in soil are the main drivers for EPA action, the data on children’s blood lead levels can inform decisions like lowering cleanup thresholds, said Kellen Ashford, an EPA spokesperson.—
Chris Bowling,
ProPublica,
15 Apr. 2026
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Pro mode dials up the competition, giving you just three lives to complete the puzzle before game over.—
Rachel Jacoby Zoldan,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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The incident prompted Christian leaders from around the world — including Pope Leo XIV — to urge Israel to stop its destruction of holy sites and civilian lives in Gaza and the West Bank.—
April 20,
CBS News,
20 Apr. 2026
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Texas dominated many national rankings in the report as well, with the ZIP code encompassing the Dallas suburb of Crandall ranking second on the list and a more urban Dallas ZIP code ranking 10th.—
Faith Bugenhagen,
Austin American Statesman,
28 Feb. 2026
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Last week the Financial Times reported that hotels in some host cities are cutting prices for dates during the tournament because bookings haven’t been nearly as high as expected.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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They were forced to cancel those dates and reschedule for spring 2026, losing tens of thousands of dollars in up-front costs and non-refundable fees.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Apr. 2026
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The positions include 11 elementary school counselors, 17 exceptional service education counselors, 16 social workers, 21 clerical support assistants and 40 district management positions, according to a document provided by the school district.—
Scott Travis,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Apr. 2026
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Leaders say internal job fairs are scheduled this Saturday and on the 25, giving staff a chance to apply for other positions for next school year.—
Lacey Beasley,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Standings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/standings. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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