as in advantage
the more favorable condition or position in a competition
a summer internship will stand you in good stead when applying to college
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Recent Examples of stead
After the Trump administration dismissed hundreds of authors working on the next National Climate Assessment, two science societies announced an effort to publish a special collection of climate change research in its stead.
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Evan Bush, NBC news, 2 May 2025
In Trump’s stead, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told multiple outlets that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth would attend the dignified transfer in Dover on behalf of the U.S. government.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 4 Apr. 2025
In Mangel’s stead, Patrick played well, but had no chance on Carman’s breakaway.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 21 May 2025
But Bryant was injured, and in his stead, Long Beach Poly’s Lynnox Newton moved to No. 3 at 14.84, winning the Southern Section Masters meet.
—Steve Brand, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2025
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Evan Bush, NBC news, 2 May 2025
In Trump’s stead, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told multiple outlets that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth would attend the dignified transfer in Dover on behalf of the U.S. government.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 4 Apr. 2025
In Mangel’s stead, Patrick played well, but had no chance on Carman’s breakaway.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 21 May 2025
But Bryant was injured, and in his stead, Long Beach Poly’s Lynnox Newton moved to No. 3 at 14.84, winning the Southern Section Masters meet.
—Steve Brand, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stead
Noun
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Such facilities have flocked to the state for its competitive operating costs, low natural disaster risk and strong fiber infrastructure, among other advantages.—
Sasha Hupka,
AZCentral.com,
25 July 2025
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Demolish your environment for a strategic advantage.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
Noun
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Crews on the Dragon Bravo Fire planned to build a fire line along Forest Road 610 on the northeastern edge of the fire, according to the southwest team.—
Rey Covarrubias Jr,
AZCentral.com,
21 July 2025
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Pearl Cove Beach Club Located at the western edge of Celebration Key, Pearl Cove offers an exclusive experience for an additional cost.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
21 July 2025
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“Stead.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stead. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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