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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 In practice, that multicloud posture is also a way to compete without making a single infrastructure bet. Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 3 Jan. 2026 Intentional breathing can also enhance posture and movement quality since breathing mechanics influence spinal stability and mobility, rib cage position, shoulder function, and core strength. Dana Santas, CNN Money, 1 Jan. 2026 George, then 8, put his hand on the balcony ledge, but Charlotte, then 7, corrected him, telling him to fix his posture. Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 31 Dec. 2025 Consistent bodyweight or light resistance training improves stability, posture, and long-term confidence without heavy weights. Jakob Roze, Health, 31 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for posture
Recent Examples of Synonyms for posture
Noun
  • The move marks a clear departure from Washington’s earlier stance, which presumed rejection of nearly all such requests.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 14 Jan. 2026
  • Trump has so far not taken a strong stance on either the issue of Taiwan or in the spat between China and Japan.
    Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 13 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • The situation is not all that different from that along the Mississippi, Missouri or Tennessee rivers, where a series of dams controls water flow.
    Amy Green, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
  • Doug Hendrickson posted on social media Thursday to explain his situation with Williams.
    Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Black Midi were known for their wild live shows, improvisational but generally aggressive riffs and devil-may-care attitude.
    Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 12 Jan. 2026
  • The book also shines a prominent light on how attitudes toward certain drugs have changed over time by showing when and where they were embraced.
    Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 12 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Scott’s almost-every-snap status has largely crawled under the radar this season.
    Mike Kaye January 8, Charlotte Observer, 8 Jan. 2026
  • At this time, there is no data on the containment status of the fire and the cause has yet to be determined.
    CA WILDFIRE BOT, Sacbee.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Asking for a little light of your own shouldn’t be that big of a deal.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Jan. 2026
  • The Eagles have spent a lot of money locking up their core to long-term deals over the years, so don't expect many flashy moves in free agency.
    Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 15 Jan. 2026

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“Posture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/posture. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.

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