Definition of platformnext
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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 The project also included heavy-ion radiation testing conducted by NASA to evaluate the platform’s resilience for orbital and lunar missions. Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 30 June 2026 Ihor Shmyryov, head of the UGV department at Ukraine’s defense innovation platform Brave1, expects Ukraine to exceed Zelensky's target once direct brigade purchases are included. David Kirichenko, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 The lofty platform heels featured a glitter finish, an ankle strap and a high block heel. Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 30 June 2026 Koorimannil managed to sneak out a screenshot from his computer that AP and security nonprofit C4ADS used to identify the key to his productivity — a software platform called Kongtian Intelligent Customer Acquisition, or KT for short. ABC News, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for platform
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Noun
  • At one point during his speech, Russert left the podium to pour a glass of water.
    Jay Stahl, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • Jorgenson owns a pair of podium finishes at the Tour de France, scoring a second place in 2024 and a third in 2023.
    Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 30 June 2026
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  • However, some online forums describe high-pressure sales tactics from company representatives when receiving quotes.
    Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • This forum might include government representatives, independent technical experts, and others.
    Jim Edwards, Fortune, 2 July 2026
Noun
  • White Castle is considered the nation’s first fast-food hamburger stand.
    Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 July 2026
  • The 52-foot stand features shatterproof bulbs that cast a warm, Edison-style glow, instantly cozying up patios, balconies, pergolas, and outdoor dining setups.
    Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 July 2026
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  • The emergency docket, nicknamed the shadow docket, offers a venue for a quick answer about whether the government can continue a policy while a challenge is litigated.
    Bart Jansen, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • In the venue’s defense, the arena’s near-impenetrable exterior likely had something to do with its appeal.
    Alli Rosenbloom, CNN Money, 1 July 2026
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  • 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
  • And Torres, the pastor born in Mexico, often speaks from the pulpit of the Biblical command to care for the stranger, telling his own story to evoke support for immigrants.
    Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 28 June 2026
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  • This is according to a joint investigation by Panamanian newspaper La Prensa, Venezuelan outlet Armando.
    Romina Ruiz-Goiriena, USA Today, 6 July 2026
  • Plus, the power port includes three electrical outlets and three USB ports for powering appliances, speakers, and other devices.
    Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026
Noun
  • What time will each band go on, and how many stages will there be?
    Finch Walker, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • The Aspiron Canister Vacuum is designed with a powerful brushless motor, three-stage filtration system, and large dust cup that keeps shoppers from having to constantly empty it.
    Jill Layton, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026

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“Platform.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/platform. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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