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 Trump’s stead, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told multiple outlets that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth would attend the dignified transfer in Dover on behalf of the U.S. government.
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Meredith Kile, People.com, 4 Apr. 2025
In Mangel’s stead, Patrick played well, but had no chance on Carman’s breakaway.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 21 May 2025
But Bryant was injured, and in his stead, Long Beach Poly’s Lynnox Newton moved to No. 3 at 14.84, winning the Southern Section Masters meet.
—Steve Brand, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2025
Woodrow Wilson suffered a debilitating stroke, a fact covered up by his wife and confidants, who exercised extraordinary power in his stead.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 21 May 2025
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Meredith Kile, People.com, 4 Apr. 2025
In Mangel’s stead, Patrick played well, but had no chance on Carman’s breakaway.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 21 May 2025
But Bryant was injured, and in his stead, Long Beach Poly’s Lynnox Newton moved to No. 3 at 14.84, winning the Southern Section Masters meet.
—Steve Brand, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2025
Woodrow Wilson suffered a debilitating stroke, a fact covered up by his wife and confidants, who exercised extraordinary power in his stead.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stead
Noun
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In contrast, a great culture can be a strategic advantage.—
Chris Williams,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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Butts said drones give U.S. troops a major advantage as infantry units can use them to look over obstacles.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2025
Noun
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The group assembled in Romare Bearden Park shortly after 6 p.m., just barely outnumbering a dozen city police officers stationed in clusters around the area’s edge.—
Lila Hempel-Edgers,
Charlotte Observer,
27 June 2025
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To get started, consider the following first steps: • Deploy in geographically diverse edge and core regions to avoid over-concentration.—
Mark Mahle,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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“Stead.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stead. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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