Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stilts
Noun
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The camera then cuts to Kate taking a few steps toward the elevators with the help of her crutches, practicing with only one crutch while holding on to a metal bar, and undergoing extensive physical therapy.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
22 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Waiting rooms, like host stands, have simply been accepted as part of the process.—
Iyesatta Massaquoi Emeli,
STAT,
2 June 2026
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Cinespia’s DJs will spin lively, themed sets before and after every screening, while guests are welcome to picnic on the lawn with blankets and enjoy a free photo booth, concession stands, and beer and wine throughout the evening.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
1 June 2026
Noun
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And trying to line up these two scoring models is like trying to put square pegs in round holes.—
Jeff Lazerson,
Oc Register,
28 May 2026
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Closing off the week will be Wooyoungmi, Sacai, KidSuper, and Celine, which hasn’t staged a runway show since 2023 and returned last season with an intimate presentation at its headquarters on the Rue Vivienne, with its collection hung on pegs and accessories snaked around the room.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
Vogue,
22 May 2026
Noun
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To see why, picture a customer that needs 10,000 ball bearings.—
Michael Ashley,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Vertical seismic forces are transferred directly to the foundation via pier supports and cable stays, while longitudinal and lateral horizontal forces are absorbed and dissipated using specialized hydraulic dampers, friction pendulum bearings, and synthetic rubber pads.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
27 May 2026
Noun
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For millennials specifically, those two outcomes represent the highest-stakes variables in retention.—
Jasmine Browley,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Adapting to changing stakes College football changed at a glacial pace until 2010, when rounds of realignment disrupted the sport more than Playoff expansion ever could.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
Noun
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There are stanchions blocking the view.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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For example, the deck stanchions had to be reinforced to withstand the moments from a 24 m-tall cylinder in heavy wind.—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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And if its entertaining social-media posts are any indication, the excitement has just begun.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
2 June 2026
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The statement came after multiple X posts over the weekend alleged that the film used generative AI.—
Corbin Bolies,
Variety,
2 June 2026
Noun
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Today, with an easy island glamour done in white columns and blue arches, the hotel itself retains its air of romance, and its location on a private beach keeps celebrities cycling through.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Plus, the insoles hugged my arches.—
Nicolette Accardi,
Travel + Leisure,
30 May 2026
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“Stilts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stilts. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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