Thesaurus results for PLATFORM

platform

noun

ˈplat-ˌfȯrm

Definition of platform

as in podium

a level usually raised surface you'll have to stand up there on the platform for your speech

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as in forum

a place or opportunity for communicating ideas and information for years the publisher has used his newspaper as a platform for his extreme political conservatism

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Recent Examples of platform More than 50 of the players competing in this summer’s World Cup have featured on its platform, including France and PSG duo Bradley Barcola and Warren Zaire-Emery. — Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 22 July 2026 Still, the company’s leaders have increasingly leaned into partnerships with major tech platforms. — Max Tani, semafor.com, 22 July 2026 The conspiracies of the Heat mistakenly leaking James’ decision to return to Miami also picked up steam, and the Heat simultaneously skyrocketed on the Polymarket and Kalshi prediction market platforms as James’ next team. — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026 There are more than 138,000 active subreddits on the platform, according to the data analytics firm DemandSage, each focusing on a unique community or topic. — William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 21 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for platform

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Eight out of 10 podiums this season have featured at least one Ferrari driver, and the Italian team secured two wins in three races (Barcelona and Silverstone).

— Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 22 July 2026
When Spain assembled on the podium to accept the World Cup trophy, which had been Argentina’s moments earlier, the South Americans turned their backs.

— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026

Definition of podium

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Dozens of candidates running in the August primary, ranging from local judgeships to federal office, met with voters at a forum Friday inside John Knox Village.

— Joan Murray, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
Reddit cheers; SerpApi prepares to fight If Reddit wins the fight, the popular online discussion forum could be in a better position to force all AI scrapers to enter into licensing agreements.

— Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 31 July 2026

Definition of forum

Noun

Hodge added only one run to his overnight score of 83, but overall added 91 runs with Hope for the fourth-wicket stand which revived West Indies hopes of putting up a challenging first innings total.

— ABC News, ABC News, 26 July 2026
Since potatoes and corn are naturally gluten-free, this stand has a lot of options.

— Teagan Davidge, Oc Register, 25 July 2026

Definition of stand

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The architecture department of Tbilisi’s city hall issued a permit allowing for the concert hall’s demolition, mandating the venue’s deconstruction by December 25th.

— News Desk, Artforum, 21 July 2026
However, the event faces challenges including venue capacity limits, rising costs for participants, and hotel availability in San Diego.

— Rob Salkowitz, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

Definition of venue

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Hurst in ‘93 was among the first inside the church upon the flooding, which lifted the pews off the floor and toppled the statues and rose high enough, more than 9 feet, to fill the pulpit.

— Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
The church plans to continue upholding core Baptist principles, including congregational autonomy free from a hierarchy, a free pulpit and religious freedom, Hudson said.

— Zaire Breedlove, Charlotte Observer, 30 June 2026

Definition of pulpit

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Speaking to the news outlet Khabaronline, Azimifar acknowledged the sensitivity of the issue.

— Chris Lau, CNN Money, 26 July 2026
Higher-end retailers are trying to drum up business by pouring money into their outlet operations and attracting more lower-end shoppers — a strategy that could drive gains for certain stocks in the space.

— Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 26 July 2026

Definition of outlet

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Two stages — one outdoor and one indoor — will host 11 performances and demonstrations throughout the day.

— Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Brian Henson’s adventurous stage show featuring improv and sketch comedy with the iconic Henson puppets and puppeteers is back for a limited eight-performance run.

— Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026

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