emplace

verb

im-ˈplās How to pronounce emplace (audio)
Definition of emplacenext
as in to situate
to arrange something in a certain spot or position the plan is to emplace more guns on the ridge north of the camp

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Recent Examples of emplace These new landmines can also be emplaced through other means, including by hand and by ground robots. — Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 14 Feb. 2026 The order affects several thousand engineers, scientists and technicians across every NASA center, and strips away long-standing union rights that were emplaced to protect more than half the agency's workforce. — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 30 Aug. 2025 These forces will support enhanced detection and monitoring efforts and repair and emplace physical barriers, the release said. — Luke Barr, ABC News, 23 Jan. 2025 In the coming days, SpaceX technicians will lift the ship on top of the Super Heavy booster already emplaced on the launch mount. — Ars Technica, 9 Jan. 2025 Autonomous search and detection of the emplacement target and autonomously emplaced a 1-pound payload. — Evan Ackerman, IEEE Spectrum, 11 Dec. 2012
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emplace
  1. situate
  2. put
  3. place
  4. locate
  5. position
  6. dispose
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  • But what distinguishes this particular iteration is the city of Portland, Maine, itself, and where this Hyatt is situated.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026
  • The living room is situated next to the entrance and contains a sofa and an electric fireplace, with space for a TV to be installed.
    — Adam Williams July 27, New Atlas, 27 July 2026
Definition of situate
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  • Supporters highlight the other types of revenue data centers bring in and credit the incentive with helping Texas become a leader in the industry, but opponents say the tax break is unnecessary and puts business over people.
    — Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 July 2026
  • Willow pinned Thekla and Skye Blue put Thekla’s foot on the rope.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Definition of put
Verb
  • Currently, North Carolina is experiencing a drought that’s especially intense in the Piedmont region, which has led to Charlotte Water placing restrictions on water usage.
    — Zaire Breedlove, Charlotte Observer, 22 July 2026
  • Schmidt then took Pambianchi's belongings and placed them in the bathtub, where the water destroyed many of her items.
    — Gabe White, Arkansas Online, 21 July 2026
Definition of place
Verb
  • They’re located in Prospect’s Knoll section, which offers views of the lake peeking through the surrounding woods.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026
  • North Richland Hills council members unanimously voted to amend zoning requirements for data centers that want to locate in the city.
    — Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 July 2026
Definition of locate
Verb
  • With James, the Heat would have been positioned to contend for an NBA championship.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026
  • Translating the scans into positioning oneself cannot, as yet, be written into an algorithmic playbook.
    — Bhaskar Chakravorti, Fortune, 25 July 2026
Definition of position
Verb
  • Relying Too Much On Garbage Disposals Though the name may be deceiving, garbage disposals aren’t actually designed to dispose of all garbage.
    — Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 28 June 2026
  • To dispose of medications, use a drug take-back program or follow specific FDA guidelines for drug disposal.
    — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 27 June 2026
Definition of dispose

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