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as in durations
the period during which something exists, lasts, or is in progress
a tradition of long standing
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as in ranks
the placement of someone or something in relation to others in a vertical arrangement
my standing in the class at the time of graduation
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Recent Examples of standings
Despite his team’s steady slide in the standings, Flagg kept making history a year after leading Duke to the Final Four as just the fourth freshman to be named AP men’s basketball player of the year.
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Schuyler Dixon, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
The Padres appeared on their way to claiming sole ownership atop the major-league standings.
—Dennis Lin, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
Minnesota finished fourth in the standings each time before rolling to win the championship.
—CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
Montréal finished as the league’s first-place team in the regular-season standings, earning the opportunity to select their opponent between third-place Minnesota and fourth-place Ottawa.
—Twin Cities, 27 Apr. 2026
The event won’t count toward the Lone Star Cup standings, as it’s not sanctioned by the University Interscholastic League.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Apr. 2026
Despite his team's steady slide in the standings, Flagg kept making history a year after leading Duke to the Final Four as just the fourth freshman to be named AP men’s basketball player of the year.
—ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
And as the standings thus far bear out, higher payrolls don't always correlate to success.
—Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
The Jayhawks haven’t played the two teams closest to them in the Big 12 standings, ranked West Virginia (27-9) and Arizona State (28-13).
—Pj Green
april 21, Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 2026
Schuyler Dixon, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
The Padres appeared on their way to claiming sole ownership atop the major-league standings.
—Dennis Lin, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
Minnesota finished fourth in the standings each time before rolling to win the championship.
—CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
Montréal finished as the league’s first-place team in the regular-season standings, earning the opportunity to select their opponent between third-place Minnesota and fourth-place Ottawa.
—Twin Cities, 27 Apr. 2026
The event won’t count toward the Lone Star Cup standings, as it’s not sanctioned by the University Interscholastic League.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Apr. 2026
Despite his team's steady slide in the standings, Flagg kept making history a year after leading Duke to the Final Four as just the fourth freshman to be named AP men’s basketball player of the year.
—ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
And as the standings thus far bear out, higher payrolls don't always correlate to success.
—Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
The Jayhawks haven’t played the two teams closest to them in the Big 12 standings, ranked West Virginia (27-9) and Arizona State (28-13).
—Pj Green
april 21, Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for standings
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These particles were then fed into the trap and held for durations ranging from milliseconds to several seconds before being released and detected.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Apr. 2026
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Many are being proposed for longer durations, sometimes 30 or even 40 years.—
Christine Peterson,
Outdoor Life,
8 Apr. 2026
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The split decision came after tense deliberations, with jurors initially sent back after one member broke ranks during polling, forcing further discussion before a final verdict was reached.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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The effect of computers on the top ranks of the game has been different but no less profound.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
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She has been capped five times at international level since her senior debut against Spain in June 2025, and says a World Cup place remains her ambition.—
Ali Rampling,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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The Mets have scored one run or none 10 times, including five shutouts.—
Ronald Blum,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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In a study published in Cell in September 2025, researchers mapped the brain circuits that release growth hormone during sleep in real time, not just by measuring blood levels after the fact.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2026
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Instead, public universities, local governments and regional organizations like the Mekong River Commission have mainly focused on monitoring levels of heavy metals and educating communities about risks.—
Anton L. Delgado,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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Every two seconds, someone in the United States needs blood, and one donation may help save up to three lives, according to the American Red Cross.—
Francine Knowles,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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The suspect appeared in a 2017 segment on KABC-TV about a conference showcasing inventions aimed at improving the lives of seniors.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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Texas dominated many national rankings in the report as well, with the ZIP code encompassing the Dallas suburb of Crandall ranking second on the list and a more urban Dallas ZIP code ranking 10th.—
Faith Bugenhagen,
Austin American Statesman,
28 Feb. 2026
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The author maintained that the core of the tale is authentic despite fictionalizing names and dates.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Apr. 2026
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Stay flexible with travel dates and destinations Expedia Group travel expert Melanie Fish told ABC News that flexibility remains key to saving this summer.—
Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Spitzer held positions at Miramax, The Weinstein Company and A+E, before moving into management, where shen spent over a decade at 3 Arts Entertainment representing actors, producers and filmmakers, while also developing film and TV projects.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 2026
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Already in charge of the military’s moneymaking enterprises and married into the Castro family, López-Calleja became a member of the National Assembly in 2021, a prerequisite to higher government positions on the island, including the presidency.—
Patrick Oppmann,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Standings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/standings. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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