as in advantage
the more favorable condition or position in a competition
a summer internship will stand you in good stead when applying to college
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Recent Examples of stead
In Papa’s stead, the 49ers had a group of replacements headlined by Guy Haberman, Justin Allegri, Troy Clardy, Carlos Ramirez and Jack Smith.
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Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 25 Dec. 2025
Sophomore Sherrod Smith and redshirt junior Demetrius Freeney played in McCoy’s stead against Colorado State last weekend in a game that saw Rams QB Darius Curry throw three interceptions.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 26 Nov. 2025
Orvis’ real home on the ‘stead is used for the film and television franchise’s interior shots, and his real land for the exteriors.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 25 Nov. 2025
Neal produced 61 total yards on 12 touches in his stead, including five receptions for 43 yards.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Nov. 2025
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Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 25 Dec. 2025
Sophomore Sherrod Smith and redshirt junior Demetrius Freeney played in McCoy’s stead against Colorado State last weekend in a game that saw Rams QB Darius Curry throw three interceptions.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 26 Nov. 2025
Orvis’ real home on the ‘stead is used for the film and television franchise’s interior shots, and his real land for the exteriors.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 25 Nov. 2025
Neal produced 61 total yards on 12 touches in his stead, including five receptions for 43 yards.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stead
Noun
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From roster makeup to individual position battles to the coaches looking to exploit any advantage on the field, every bit of film is scrutinized to see which team has the advantage in January.—
J.J. Bailey,
New York Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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Despite being given three power plays in the first, the B’s were not good at all on the man advantage.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
12 Jan. 2026
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Rye whiskey is the drier and spicier cousin of bourbon with an herbaceous edge, an edge which (as with the Sazerac, La Louisiane and others) is given a few dozen exclamation points with a dash of absinthe.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
10 Jan. 2026
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Cake mix, lemon pie filling, and butter come together in the oven to create crisp edges and a gooey, citrusy center, while a little cream cheese in the mix rounds out the lemon’s brightness.—
Maggie Meyer Glisan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Stead.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stead. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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