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stilts

noun

plural of stilt

as in crutches

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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

Definition of crutches

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To make up for the lack of stands, the tweeters have dimpled waveguides that attempt to more evenly disperse the sound.

— Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 30 Oct. 2026
Key Takeaways Lower-body exercises like sit-to-stands, heel raises, hip abductions, and bridges can strengthen the leg muscles needed to maintain strength and function in older age.

— Kristen Gasnick, Verywell Health, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of stands

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This may be because there are many new hunters who either lack wilderness smarts or who have read articles in the magazines explaining how a man in the woods can find his way by taking bearings with a compass on top of a map.

— Charles Elliott, Outdoor Life, 5 Nov. 2026
The joy of listening to the Cecil Taylor Unit is hearing how any group of musicians could find their bearings within this maelstrom of sound.

— Levi Dayan, Pitchfork, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of bearings

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Prosecutors allege that Awawdeh and some thirty co-conspirators helped rig several high-stakes poker games that cost unwitting players more than seven million dollars.

— New Yorker, New Yorker, 8 Nov. 2026
Bary also lists stocks that have continued to rise in price after Berkshire cut its stakes, with Apple being the worst offender.

— Alex Crippen, CNBC, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of stakes

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The attorney noted that immediately after the midterm elections last week, lawmakers such as Garcia accompanied their warnings of upcoming investigations with Instagram posts that received media attention and thousands of reshares.

— Pranshu Verma The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2026
When entering the garage for inspection, the car goes through something like short goal posts and maybe a sensor mat on the floor.

— John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs And Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast, Hartford Courant, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of posts

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The vehicle has also been equipped with new wheel arches, mirror caps, and a giant rear wing for both the sedan and wagon.

— Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 3 Nov. 2026
In this room, with white carpet, marble arches and marble skirting, church members sit and quietly meditate or pray beneath a crystal chandelier.

— Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Nov. 2026

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