stead

noun

ˈsted How to pronounce stead (audio)
Definition of steadnext
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 More upheaval followed with General Counsel Karen Buffkin, who had been appointed to act in Maduko’s stead, and was put on administrative leave on May 29. — Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 20 Sep. 2026 Wentz initially struggled in Murray’s stead, but the seal broke with two minutes remaining until halftime. — Alec Lewis, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026 At the time, it was said that the King would be on sick leave for two weeks and Crown Prince Haakon was declared the regent in his father’s stead. — Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 28 Aug. 2026 That work stood him in good stead after 2012, when a severe stroke confined the actor to a wheelchair. — Chris Morris, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for stead
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  1. advantage
  2. edge
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  • Ohio polling raises questions Advertisement As polling consistently shows an advantage for Acton, Republicans are increasingly arguing that the polls may be wrong by just enough to give Ramaswamy the win.
    — Philip Elliott, Time, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Firms that know exactly where the line sits hold quiet advantages their competitors cannot purchase or replicate.
    — Matt Alt, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of advantage
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  • Yet, as in many speculative markets, sophisticated participants often have access to better information, stronger analytical tools and more advanced risk-management techniques than retail participants, giving them an informational edge.
    — Aneri Jambusaria, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026
  • The eastern edge of the park is the north-south alley that serves businesses along Laramie.
    — Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026
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“Stead.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stead. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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