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
Meta is building an artificial intelligence version of Mark Zuckerberg that can engage with employees in his stead, as part of a broader push to remake the Big Tech company around AI.
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ArsTechnica, 13 Apr. 2026
Saturday marked Morgan’s second consecutive start in Amahl Pellegrino’s stead.
—Kyle Kensing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2026
The Pope usually takes the role of Jesus, carrying a wooden cross, but, last year, Francis, who was gravely ill, sent an aide in his stead.
—Paul Elie, New Yorker, 4 Apr. 2026
For now, museum employees continue running the Kyiv museum in their stead, and often give her updates.
—Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2026
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ArsTechnica, 13 Apr. 2026
Saturday marked Morgan’s second consecutive start in Amahl Pellegrino’s stead.
—Kyle Kensing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2026
The Pope usually takes the role of Jesus, carrying a wooden cross, but, last year, Francis, who was gravely ill, sent an aide in his stead.
—Paul Elie, New Yorker, 4 Apr. 2026
For now, museum employees continue running the Kyiv museum in their stead, and often give her updates.
—Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stead
Noun
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The 76ers led by as many as 15 in the quarter and carried a 32-19 advantage into the second quarter.—
Kyle Hightower,
Chicago Tribune,
3 May 2026
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American Heritage-Delray jumped out to a 7-0 lead at the end of the first, had a 12-0 advantage at halftime and a 17-0 lead entering the fourth.—
Alex Kushel,
Sun Sentinel,
3 May 2026
Noun
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On the eastern edge of the state, Sioux Falls is best known for Falls Park, where the Big Sioux River spills over wide stretches of pink quartzite rock.—
Midwest Living,
Midwest Living,
30 Apr. 2026
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Rainwater tends to accumulate at the road edges.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Stead.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stead. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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