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Recent Examples of stances
Despite the struggle over taxes and their differing stances on public safety and Israel, Hochul and Mamdani have forged an alliance, finding common ground over expanding childcare and a need to build more housing.
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Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 30 Mar. 2026
In the mid-20th century, both parties' stances on racial equity began to switch.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026
But Jones blurs party lines with some of his other stances, including energy, deregulation and housing.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 27 Mar. 2026
The Marion County Clerk's Office isn't known for strong ideological stances.
—Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 26 Mar. 2026
Within these churches there is also considerable diversity in theology and practice, particularly surrounding the issues of the ordination of women and stances on homosexuality.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Mar. 2026
Kent worked under Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, a former Democrat also known for anti-war stances.
—Emily Brooks, The Hill, 21 Mar. 2026
The hearings can last hours as committee members question the nominee’s background and policy stances.
—Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 18 Mar. 2026
Or because of her political stances?
—Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 17 Mar. 2026
Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 30 Mar. 2026
In the mid-20th century, both parties' stances on racial equity began to switch.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026
But Jones blurs party lines with some of his other stances, including energy, deregulation and housing.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 27 Mar. 2026
The Marion County Clerk's Office isn't known for strong ideological stances.
—Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 26 Mar. 2026
Within these churches there is also considerable diversity in theology and practice, particularly surrounding the issues of the ordination of women and stances on homosexuality.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Mar. 2026
Kent worked under Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, a former Democrat also known for anti-war stances.
—Emily Brooks, The Hill, 21 Mar. 2026
The hearings can last hours as committee members question the nominee’s background and policy stances.
—Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 18 Mar. 2026
Or because of her political stances?
—Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 17 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stances
Noun
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Same president, same day, same strike — two contradictory postures.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
19 Mar. 2026
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This was done through the observation of the breath, leading to a comprehensive awareness of bodily sensations in all postures and at all times when not sleeping.—
Daniel M. Stuart,
The Conversation,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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This test measures not only resilience but also the various ideological and emotional factors typically associated with it, such as family support, personal competence, and faith in God — a higher score reflects more of these attitudes and supports.—
Namir Khaliq,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
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From a public health perspective, understanding these attitudes is essential.—
Emily Bache,
The Conversation,
31 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Stances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stances. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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