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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Noun
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That flexibility is one of the biggest advantages travelers have today.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Southern Living,
10 Jan. 2026 -
Those advantages will show up Sunday.—
Matt Barrows,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
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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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Other signs of unseasoned wood are bark that is tightly attached and a wet, fresh-looking center with lighter and drier looking wood near the edges or ends.—
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The 9,220-square-foot custom mansion in Paradise Valley offers striking vantages of Camelback Mountain, too.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
14 Nov. 2025
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“Steads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/steads. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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