Thesaurus results for PLATFORMS

platforms

noun

plural of platform

as in podiums

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

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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 platforms The initiative is expected to draw senior executives from entertainment, advertising, tech, platforms and consumer brands. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 Aug. 2026 The film from writer-director Elle Sofe Sara will get a theatrical release in early 2027 before launching on digital platforms later next year. — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 27 Aug. 2026 Even in households that have never previously discussed screen time, forced limits on social platforms – if they’re enacted – may spark changes and conversations, according to experts. — Rachel Hale, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026 The exact amount Idaho will receive is contingent on whether those other social media platforms agree to similar terms in settlements of their own, Dan Estes, a spokesperson for Labrador, told the Idaho Statesman. — Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 26 Aug. 2026 But its success depends on all other social media platforms following Meta’s lead. — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026 The states allege Meta intentionally designed its platforms to hook children and lied about the safety of its products. — Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026 The lawsuit accuses Meta of contributing to the youth mental health crisis by knowingly and deliberately designing features that addict children to its platforms and hide these harms from the public. — ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026 Breaking from competition Tutich said its AI technology platforms are what set West Shore Home apart from its competition and lead to creating its own innovation center. — Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 19 Aug. 2026

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The Throne Room Duel & A-Wing comes with two battle podiums, where the Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader minifigures can be placed to have an epic lightsaber duel.

— Chris McMullen, Space.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Since her 2008 opening season, Gut-Behrami reached 101 podiums in 395 World Cup races.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026

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Dark movie theaters, or creepy home basements, are the classic venues of choice for those who love supernatural scares.

— Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 26 Aug. 2026
The tour marks the PSO's 45th international tour and includes appearances at renowned venues and festivals throughout Europe.

— Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026

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The question is whether this interest will be reflected in the budget request for fiscal year 2028, which is now in the initial stages of preparation.

— Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 30 Aug. 2026
Jacobson and Osterud's efforts did not move beyond the early stages of the recall process.

— Zachary Fletcher, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of stages

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As reports of serious head injuries mounted, longtime riders of X2 took to internet forums to question the aging coaster’s increasingly jarring experience and give advice on how riders could brace themselves to avoid a concussion.

— Blake Ellis, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026
In forums on Reddit, women share tales of having perimenopause and menopause symptoms misdiagnosed or dismissed as mental health disorders, early-onset dementia, or autoimmune issues, resulting in months or years of unnecessary testing.

— Yulin Hswen, STAT, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of forums

Noun

The first and second floors feature large assembly halls with rows of pulpits on different levels, representing a hierarchy of the priesthood just emerging in early Mormon practice.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026
Politicians routinely invoke faith on the campaign trail, speak from pulpits and frame policy debates in moral terms.

— Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 21 June 2026

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Videos promoting the 30-30-30 metabolism protocol have racked up nearly 50 million views, and mainstream health outlets are weighing in on whether the viral morning routine actually delivers.

— Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 31 Aug. 2026
Some of the media outlets excluded from the G20 said the move is intended to evade public scrutiny.

— Kevin Breuninger,Jeff Cox, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026

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