as in location
the area or space occupied by or intended for something
the emplacement of the house, which is between two hulking mansions, makes it seem smaller than it is
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Recent Examples of emplacement
Perhaps that’s what Goddard’s emplacement is an attempt to fix.
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Angela Watercutter, WIRED, 5 Apr. 2024
But at the same time, military officials are talking about new technologies with the Ukrainians, including the possibility of helping with new generations of drones that could fly in swarms at Russian emplacements.
—Erika Solomon, New York Times, 17 Feb. 2024
On the moon, the Orientale Ring appears to be an explosive volcanic feature potentially created by a shallow emplacement of a dike.
—Erik Klemetti, Discover Magazine, 2 Nov. 2010
Patricia Harris Patti and I walked along arched passageways and climbed to the artillery emplacement.
—Patricia Harris, BostonGlobe.com, 20 Apr. 2023
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Angela Watercutter, WIRED, 5 Apr. 2024
But at the same time, military officials are talking about new technologies with the Ukrainians, including the possibility of helping with new generations of drones that could fly in swarms at Russian emplacements.
—Erika Solomon, New York Times, 17 Feb. 2024
On the moon, the Orientale Ring appears to be an explosive volcanic feature potentially created by a shallow emplacement of a dike.
—Erik Klemetti, Discover Magazine, 2 Nov. 2010
Patricia Harris Patti and I walked along arched passageways and climbed to the artillery emplacement.
—Patricia Harris, BostonGlobe.com, 20 Apr. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emplacement
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Still, lines were short for most of the day at all but a few voting locations statewide.Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 6 Nov. 2024
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Hamilton County voters, however, have specific polling locations to visit on Election Day.Brittany Carloni, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Nov. 2024
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The Explore has a wide band with a thin gel line inside to keep it in place.Ashley Thess, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
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The company continues to monitor interest rate and foreign currency risks, with strategies in place to manage exposure.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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The company continues to face risks related to its substantial indebtedness and the need to generate sufficient cash flow from its operations, particularly from its new Sphere venue in Las Vegas.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
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And in the venue, among tables stacked with hors d'oeuvres and drinks, Michigan Republicans walked around with some newfound energy.Dana Afana, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024
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Head to the Bluesky site, click Sign up, and follow the instructions on screen.David Nield, Popular Science, 14 Nov. 2024
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The company is in the process of developing a lithium refinery in Oklahoma and has entered into agreements for engineering and site development.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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“Emplacement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emplacement. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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