Definition of posturenext
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as in situation
position with regard to conditions and circumstances claims that the country's defense posture is weak

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Recent Examples of posture Hest says the lean-back chair geometry was inspired by the classic Adirondack chair for relaxing, familiar comfort and supportive posture. New Atlas, 24 Apr. 2026 Putting aside the issue of Ukraine and the hypocrisy there, is this posture an ideological thing or about self-interest? Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 23 Apr. 2026 Mines, Blockades, and $4 Gas The Pentagon’s public posture has not calmed energy markets. Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026 Strength training and core exercises can help preserve muscle mass, support bone density, improve posture, and overall function as you age. Rikkilynn Shields Hannigan, Health, 23 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for posture
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Noun
  • With a low, wide stance and a streamlined silhouette, the wagon carries a sporty yet refined appearance.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 24 Apr. 2026
  • His stance was reportedly a factor in the party’s break with the BJP in 2023.
    Andrew Pereira, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • This group has been in this situation before.
    Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
  • Chudzinski’s most stressful situation came in the bottom of the sixth inning with the Warriors clinging to a 3-2 lead.
    Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Even so, nuclear is the closest point of convergence between the two parties — a rare area where attitudes are narrowing rather than widening.
    Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 27 Apr. 2026
  • But the team attitude appears to be in a healthy place.
    Josh Yohe, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Before investing millions more yen in robotic experiments, the next policy response might be to meaningfully lift wages as part of a broader effort to restore dignity and status to the work itself.
    Catherine Thorbecke, Twin Cities, 25 Apr. 2026
  • As the Spurs push to win it all, showing the supporting cast is still a playoff-level team is a good sign for the Spurs’ status as true title contenders.
    Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The company, which operates AMC, Shudder and BBC America, among other outlets,has no massive deal ready to unveil that will put it in cahoots with the NFL or Major League Baseball.
    Brian Steinberg, Variety, 30 Apr. 2026
  • The project stems from Keshet Studios’ decade-long tenure at Universal Television under a string of first-look deals; the company is now developing projects for Sony Pictures Television under the first-look pact parent Keshet International recently signed there.
    Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 29 Apr. 2026

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“Posture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/posture. Accessed 2 May. 2026.

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