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steads

noun

plural of stead
as in advantages
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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  1. advantages
  2. edges
  3. vantages
Noun
  • The advantages the Phillies should have in the postseason — raucous home atmosphere, outstanding rotation — have not pushed them over the top.
    — Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Podded propulsion offers particular advantages in this environment.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of advantages
Noun
  • This is his warmest and most charming turn yet — his edges buffed out in a good way.
    — Katie Walsh, Variety, 14 Sep. 2026
  • The 49ers ran for 174 yards in the 27-7 win, using pre-snap movement to get better angles and win the edges.
    — Vic Tafur, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of edges
Noun
  • The six-bedroom residence in Irvine sits on nearly an acre with a pool, spa, and sweeping hillside vantages.
    — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 29 June 2026
  • The physical staging, featuring a rotating cube from set designer Martha Ginsberg, shows us the classroom from different vantages, bringing the play’s shifting perspective to three-dimensional life.
    — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2026
Definition of vantages
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“Steads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/steads. Accessed 16 Sep. 2026.

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