Synonyms of place
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as in location 
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as in facility
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as in position
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as in room
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as in purpose
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as in residence
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as in level
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as in niche
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as in chapter
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as in to situate
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as in to rank
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as in to estimate
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as in to be
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as in to appoint
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as in to introduce
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as in to hire
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as in location
the area or space occupied by or intended for something
the place chosen for the picnic there's the place where I left my umbrella
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as in position
an assignment at which one regularly works for pay
a friend got her a place in a department store's clothing department
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as in purpose
the action for which a person or thing is specially fitted or used or for which a thing exists
knew his place in the organization
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as in residence
the place where one lives
they have a nice little place in the country
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as in level
the placement of someone or something in relation to others in a vertical arrangement
came in fourth place in the marathon
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as in niche
a situation or activity for which a person or thing is best suited
with skills largely limited to those honed from endless hours of video games, he was having a hard time finding a place in the business world
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as in to situate
to arrange something in a certain spot or position
he carefully placed the flowers in a vase
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as in to rank
to arrange or assign according to type
I'd place those cyclists in the advanced group for the training ride
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as in to estimate
to decide the size, amount, number, or distance of (something) without actual measurement
I'd place that as roughly the third largest house in the neighborhood
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as in to appoint
to pick (someone) by one's authority for a specific position or duty
placed the recent college grad in the company's research and development division
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as in to introduce
to present or bring forward for discussion
once again the issue of recurrent vandalism at the high school was placed before the town council
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as in to hire
to provide with a paying job
most of the trainees at the TV station are placed in clerical positions
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Recent Examples of place
David Zipper, Vox, 13 Nov. 2024
Although Trump’s ability to command the foreign policy machinery will be enhanced, his ability to improve the United States’ place in the world is another matter.
—Daniel W. Drezner, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2024
Blake Nelson, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
Jojo’s bear will be made into a standing full-body mount and placed with other taxidermy in the family dining room.
—Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 7 Nov. 2024
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Last year the state scuttled that plan at the 11th hour, leaving Broadway’s current design in place.
—David Zipper, Vox, 13 Nov. 2024
Although Trump’s ability to command the foreign policy machinery will be enhanced, his ability to improve the United States’ place in the world is another matter.
—Daniel W. Drezner, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2024
Verb
Deep water surrounded much of the area, so someone had placed sheets of wood on top of a chain link fence and balanced both on blocks of plastic foam, creating a makeshift barge that could pull piles of debris from shore to shore.
Skid loaders crisscrossed the nearby sand.
—Blake Nelson, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
Jojo’s bear will be made into a standing full-body mount and placed with other taxidermy in the family dining room.
—Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 7 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for place
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Blue Shark also has a location in Urbandale and one in West Des Moines.Jason Clayworth, Axios, 20 Nov. 2024
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Benson also said her department is aware of non-credible bomb threats that targeted polling locations in Washtenaw, Wayne, Genesee and Saginaw counties, which the FBI tied to Russia.Christina Hall, Detroit Free Press, 20 Nov. 2024
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Another key player is the private sector: the power, water, and communications companies, private health care facilities, and other businesses that own and operate local infrastructure that might need to be repaired and reopened following a disaster.Jess Craig, Vox, 17 Nov. 2024
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Earlier this year, the company abruptly ceased operations at its Jacksonville, Florida, facility and began working to set up the assembly plant in Ontario to assemble commercial electric delivery vans and trucks.Pat Maio, Orange County Register, 16 Nov. 2024
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Drawing on experience The board position is Fischer’s debut in Arizona water politics.Austin Corona, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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This can use a single image taken by a smartphone camera to determine its position and orientation with centimeter-level accuracy, according to the company.Barry Collins, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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My room, 180, was spacious, with a living-room area adjacent to a queen bed, and a large bathroom with a deep bathtub.Tasha Zemke, Outside Online, 15 Nov. 2024
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And while the Federal Communications Commission has given the company more breathing room to reach coverage targets, that also pushes out the timeframe for generating additional revenues.Aldo Svaldi, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
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Brendan’s devotion to his men is inextricable from his purpose in the army, but the lofty Gerry sees it as a weakness.Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2024
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For apps whose express purpose is to help people find friends, my matches seemed overwhelmingly uninterested in chatting, let alone meeting up.Allie Volpe, Vox, 14 Nov. 2024
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Over a decade after rocker Anthony Kiedis sold his home in the Hollywood Hills neighborhood of Los Angeles for nearly $1.9 million, the Red Hot Chili Peppers founder and lead singer’s former residence has once again surfaced for sale.Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024
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These residences offer direct elevator entry, views of Central Park and the city skyline, and generous walk-in closets in the primary suites.Jessica Cherner, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2024
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For comparison, the Peloton Tread goes up 12.5mph and can incline to a 12.5% grade, while Echelon Strides similarly go up to 12.5mph and offer 12 levels of incline.PCMAG, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
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Some offer funding to ensure a baseline level of service.Audrey Dutton, ProPublica, 11 Nov. 2024
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Start small by creating a blog on your website, writing guest posts for niche publications or sharing actionable tips on social media.Vamsi Krishna Dhakshinadhi, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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So far, that has translated into experimenting with different kinds of projects — both big, broad shows like Daredevil and slightly more niche ideas like Agatha or Echo — and seeing how audiences respond.Josef Adalian, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Place.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/place. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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