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as in job
an assignment at which one regularly works for pay
he holds the position of manager at the store
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2
as in role
the action for which a person or thing is specially fitted or used or for which a thing exists
man's position in the universe
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as in location
the area or space occupied by or intended for something
I knew that someone had been in the room because the chair was out of its usual position
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as in level
the placement of someone or something in relation to others in a vertical arrangement
holds the lead position in the standings
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as in to place
to arrange something in a certain spot or position
positioned the chairs around the room
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Recent Examples of position
Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 7 Feb. 2025
While holding positions at New York Magazine’s The Cut and Office Magazine, Randall spent most of their time researching and writing about the intersection of culture and fashion from an unorthodox perspective.
—Tiana Randall, Architectural Digest, 7 Feb. 2025
Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Newsweek, 4 Feb. 2025
How bullpen looks Calvin Faucher is positioned to be the closer, but Andrew Nardi likely will compete for the job, and don’t overlook emerging Jesus Tinoco.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 4 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Weintraub's term ended in 2007, but FEC commissioners continue to serve in their positions until they are replaced.
—Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 7 Feb. 2025
While holding positions at New York Magazine’s The Cut and Office Magazine, Randall spent most of their time researching and writing about the intersection of culture and fashion from an unorthodox perspective.
—Tiana Randall, Architectural Digest, 7 Feb. 2025
Verb
States and local communities are best positioned to shape curricula that meet the needs of their students.
—Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Newsweek, 4 Feb. 2025
How bullpen looks Calvin Faucher is positioned to be the closer, but Andrew Nardi likely will compete for the job, and don’t overlook emerging Jesus Tinoco.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 4 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for position
Noun
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Another was fired just a month into her job after relocating more than 1,700 miles to take it.—
Zac Anderson,
USA TODAY,
18 Feb. 2025
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Some may return to work, but the lack of job stability under an administration that has said its goal is to shrink the federal workforce may prompt some to start looking for new jobs in the private sector, the source said.—
Ella Nilsen,
CNN,
17 Feb. 2025
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This discussion will touch on themes of artistic intuition, the role of photography in shaping environmental consciousness, and how visual storytelling can become a tool for transformation in an era of climate crisis.—
PhotoVogue,
Vogue,
6 Feb. 2025
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Annoyed by her subordinate role at Atelier (though she’s had the job for less than six months), Kriska boldly declares that Monica is self-centered.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
6 Feb. 2025
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Geographical location's influence may also be felt in this year's matchup.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
6 Feb. 2025
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The affected stores will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. King Soopers pharmacies at those locations will operate Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., closing daily for lunch 1-1:30 p.m.—
Judith Kohler,
The Denver Post,
6 Feb. 2025
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There are some five million Tesla cars on the road today, while Tesla controls over 60,000 charging stations across 51 countries.—
John Hyatt,
Forbes,
14 Feb. 2025
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Having a base station like this one will improve your life in small but undeniably convenient ways.—
Louryn Strampe,
WIRED,
14 Feb. 2025
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That’s a key level watched by traders to gauge an asset’s longer-term momentum and trendline.—
Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2025
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To avoid a painful shutdown, Congress will need to pass legislation designating new spending level or extend current ones.—
Riley Beggin,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Bring your right arm back down and place it on the inside of your front foot.—
Andy Fata-Chan, Contributor,
CNBC,
14 Feb. 2025
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The institutional upheaval follows Trump’s aggressive push to overhaul the center’s board of trustees, placing the D.C. venue squarely in the crosshairs of America’s culture wars.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2025
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Later, Zelensky is scheduled to meet with U.S. Vice President JD Vance to discuss the evolving situation. Update 2/14/25, 11:40 a.m.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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This gets to the Dolphins, for three years, having a run game that’s lacking in third-down, short-yardage, goal-line and red-zone situations.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
14 Feb. 2025
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But that doesn’t seem to be the purpose of the record, which leans more heavily into fan service — a treat for those who’ve stayed loyal (or at least neutral) as Drake suffered the past year’s cavalcade of embarrassments.—
Jeff Ihaza,
Rolling Stone,
14 Feb. 2025
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The purpose is to drive economic diversity in Las Vegas, traditionally a town focused on a single industry: hospitality.—
Melinda Sheckells,
The Hollywood Reporter,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Position.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/position. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
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