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noun

ˈplās How to pronounce place (audio)
Definition of placenext
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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 facility
a building, room, or suite of rooms occupied by a service business we're going to our favorite place to eat

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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 room
an extent or area available for or used up by some activity or thing let's make a place around our campfire for the newest member of our group

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as in role
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 chapter
an individual part of a process, series, or ranking well, in the first place, you shouldn't even be here

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place

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verb

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as in to put
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 be
to take or have a certain position within a group arranged in vertical classes placed second in the competition

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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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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of place
Noun
Three years ago, a riding accident in the Wyoming backcountry broke my back in seven places, including my neck. — Eric "doc" Stelnicki, Sun Sentinel, 20 July 2026 Like Riverview, Comiskey Park or the old Maxwell Street Market, the Rainbow Cone occupies a permanent place in the city’s collective memory. — Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026
Verb
Portions of the northern gulf coast are placed under a tropical storm watch and a tropical storm warning by forecasters. — Miami Herald Hurricane Bot, Miami Herald, 21 July 2026 Prior to the incident, an individual brandishing a knife outside the museum’s entrance was threatening pedestrians, prompting a bystander to place an emergency call to authorities, according to eyewitnesses and authorities. — Megan Fahrney, ABC News, 21 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for place
Recent Examples of Synonyms for place
  1. location
  2. facility
  3. position
  4. room
  5. role
  6. residence
  7. level
  8. niche
Noun
  • Calls have been received requesting specific information as to the location of offices in specific buildings.
    — David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026
  • Haltom’s Jewelers, which opened its first Fort Worth store in 1905 and moved to Sundance Square in 1988, closing all three locations in 2024.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 July 2026
Definition of location
Noun
  • Storm voted yes on two March bills supporting the Chiefs’ planned Kansas facilities.
    — Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026
  • The team has also floated building its next stadium at the Alameda compound that houses the team’s own training facility, where the Raiders used to practice.
    — Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 26 July 2026
Definition of facility
Noun
  • However, Skubal was able to bear down with runners in scoring position.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026
  • The issues that come before the Commission are at times controversial, and that means stakeholders on each side of the issue are passionate about their position.
    — David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026
Definition of position
Noun
  • Leipzig’s playing style is about ball progression — similar to the mentality preferred by Glasner at Palace — and there would not be room in their side for a player who was not capable of carrying the ball or progressing the team down the pitch.
    — Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 21 July 2026
  • In the coming years, more buildings aim to match the Waldorf’s height, including Dolce & Gabbana’s first foray into luxury homes and hotel rooms with a monumental matte black and ivory tower capped with gold.
    — Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 21 July 2026
Definition of room
Noun
  • Beijing — For the first time, two Chinese nationals have been awarded the prestigious Fields Medal for mathematics achievement – a win hailed across China as a milestone in the country’s bid to cement its role as a science and technology powerhouse.
    — Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 24 July 2026
  • The scheme change under Parker impacted Marist Liufau arguably the most of any player on the roster, as the staff moved him from an off-ball inside linebacker role to a pass-rushing outside linebacker.
    — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2026
Definition of role
Noun
  • The Old House at Peace Field was built in 1731 and was the Adams family residence for four generations.
    — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 26 July 2026
  • The town became aware of the business after the Isom family held two yard sales at their residence in June.
    — Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2026
Definition of residence
Noun
  • While the cause of the crash is unknown, weather conditions around the time were windy, with ground-level gusts out of the south at 20 mph and rain showers moving into the area.
    — Martin Goillandeau, CNN Money, 24 July 2026
  • But Mimi Graham, director of the Center for Prevention and Early Intervention Policy at FSU, said programs like Healthy Families are not designed to serve the same population or provide the same level of support as YPP.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026
Definition of level
Noun
  • Why Tech Neck Has Become So Common Three forces are driving tech neck from niche complaint to mainstream diagnosis.
    — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2026
  • Targeting niche podcasts ensures businesses connect directly with relevant audiences, making guesting a highly effective strategy for commercial success without needing to launch one's own show.
    — Chelsea Tobin, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
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“Place.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/place. Accessed 27 Jul. 2026.

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