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
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.
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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
Woodrow Wilson suffered a debilitating stroke, a fact covered up by his wife and confidants, who exercised extraordinary power in his stead.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 21 May 2025
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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
Woodrow Wilson suffered a debilitating stroke, a fact covered up by his wife and confidants, who exercised extraordinary power in his stead.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stead
Noun
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Analysis by German football correspondent Sebastian Stafford-Bloor Tillman has some advantages.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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Yet Crawley carved out her niche not through aggressive marketing spend but through product innovation that photographs well—a crucial advantage in the Instagram economy.—
Sughnen Yongo,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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Periphery, fresh off their 2025 release Periphery V: Djent Is Not a Genre, will bring their signature technical wizardry to the tour, while Honey Revenge, whose debut album Retrograde Heart has been praised for its infectious hooks and alternative edge, will add an exciting contrast to the lineup.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
9 July 2025
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The tiles are made from non-toxic, BPA-free plastic with smooth, rounded edges.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
9 July 2025
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“Stead.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stead. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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