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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
Athletes from seven different countries, including Japan, rank among the top 10 in the current women’s World Cup standings compared to just the traditional four for men.
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Dana Oneil, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
The Celtics, who sit third in the Eastern Conference standings behind Detroit and New York, will play their final game before the NBA All-Star break Wednesday night against the Chicago Bulls at TD Garden.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
With two weeks to go in the regular season, the San Diego City College men (19-5, 12-0) and MiraCosta College women (24-0, 8-0) continue to lead the Pacific Coast Athletic Conference standings.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
So when keeping an eye on the Heat and Magic in the standings, keep in mind what each team did in a three-day span in February against the Jazz.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 10 Feb. 2026
Arkansas is 2-0 away from Fayetteville since, earning wins over teams in the lower-third of the SEC standings.
—Matt Byrne, Arkansas Online, 10 Feb. 2026
With 13 matches remaining in the season, perhaps Man United could creep up in the standings.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 10 Feb. 2026
Her daughter, Alexa, has notched seven podiums so far this season, including one first-place finish, and currently sits second overall in the World Cup standings.
—Rebecca Tauber, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Dallas International’s girls swimming team came just short of a state title at the TAPPS Division III state swimming championships, finishing second behind Austin Veritas in the team standings with an overall team score of 192.
—Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 9 Feb. 2026
Dana Oneil, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
The Celtics, who sit third in the Eastern Conference standings behind Detroit and New York, will play their final game before the NBA All-Star break Wednesday night against the Chicago Bulls at TD Garden.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
With two weeks to go in the regular season, the San Diego City College men (19-5, 12-0) and MiraCosta College women (24-0, 8-0) continue to lead the Pacific Coast Athletic Conference standings.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
So when keeping an eye on the Heat and Magic in the standings, keep in mind what each team did in a three-day span in February against the Jazz.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 10 Feb. 2026
Arkansas is 2-0 away from Fayetteville since, earning wins over teams in the lower-third of the SEC standings.
—Matt Byrne, Arkansas Online, 10 Feb. 2026
With 13 matches remaining in the season, perhaps Man United could creep up in the standings.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 10 Feb. 2026
Her daughter, Alexa, has notched seven podiums so far this season, including one first-place finish, and currently sits second overall in the World Cup standings.
—Rebecca Tauber, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Dallas International’s girls swimming team came just short of a state title at the TAPPS Division III state swimming championships, finishing second behind Austin Veritas in the team standings with an overall team score of 192.
—Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 9 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for standings
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Engineering comfort for long durations Beneath the seat, a smart weight-sensing chassis uses mechanical conduction to respond automatically to the sitter’s body weight and movement.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
13 Jan. 2026
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Hours of uniform length were widely adopted only in the 14th century, when clocks could maintain equal durations.—
Shayla Love,
The Atlantic,
21 Dec. 2025
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The files have created some genuine issues for news organizations, whose ranks are filled with individuals with whom Epstein hoped to forge personal connections.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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But as their robotic ranks swell, there have been an increasing number of incidents pitting man against machine, from sidewalk standoffs and traffic jams to a handful of collisions.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2026
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Casado also seemed to enjoy himself, reminding fans of his breakout performances last year at times, but De Jong remains first-choice in that midfield role.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Maye was sacked a total of six times for 43 yards.—
Chuck Schilken,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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While standard chemical leaching (without microbes) performed worse in microgravity than on Earth, the microbes maintained consistent extraction levels regardless of gravity.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Feb. 2026
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Net migration to the UK reached record levels in 2022, swelled by the war in Ukraine and the post-pandemic lifting of travel restrictions, but has since dropped off sharply.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
12 Feb. 2026
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The share of Americans who report being satisfied with their current lives is also the second-lowest in the survey’s history — higher only than the percentage recorded in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic.—
Morgan Chalfant,
semafor.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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If Grosz’s first book, The Examined Life, was all about his patients’ personal lives and struggles, Love’s Labor—which is written in a similar way, as a series of case studies—is much more interested in his patients’ approach to love, specifically.—
Daisy Jones,
Vogue,
10 Feb. 2026
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If a photo had location data, dates, or simple tags, search would show it — even if the match wasn’t perfect.—
Ken Colburn,
AZCentral.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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The Uniform Time Act of 1966 established specific dates for the start of daylight saving time.—
Jordan Green,
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
8 Feb. 2026
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Once operational, about 300 permanent positions will remain at the site.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Feb. 2026
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This amendment would do the same thing as Proposition H, but for positions appointed by the city council.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Feb. 2026
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The minus-14 defensive runs saved, according to FanGraphs, that were the second worst among 31 catchers with at least 600 innings caught.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
11 Feb. 2026
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Only the best of two runs counted at the end.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Standings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/standings. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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