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
Vahe Gregorian
july 7, Kansas City Star, 7 July 2025
No plans are in place to bring any of Goodison’s statues to the new site.
—Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 7 July 2025
Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 8 July 2025
Former Boston Celtics co-owner Jim Pallotta just placed his nearly 20-acre estate on the market there for $38 million, positioning it to become the town’s most expensive sale to date.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 26 June 2025
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Sure, certain elements of the weekend remained in place, including Negro Leagues Baseball Museum president Bob Kendrick being everything everywhere all at once during the proceedings.
—Vahe Gregorian
july 7, Kansas City Star, 7 July 2025
No plans are in place to bring any of Goodison’s statues to the new site.
—Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 7 July 2025
Verb
Right-hander Hunter Strickland was placed on the injured list because of right shoulder inflammation.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 8 July 2025
Former Boston Celtics co-owner Jim Pallotta just placed his nearly 20-acre estate on the market there for $38 million, positioning it to become the town’s most expensive sale to date.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for place
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Rice says the isolated location and the fast, heavy rain created an unpredictably dangerous event, even with radar and National Weather Service warnings.—
HANNAH FINGERHUT,
Chicago Tribune,
12 July 2025
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On Friday, July 11, Lively’s legal team filed the motion requesting that the judge enter a protective order directing defendants to take her upcoming deposition on Thursday, July 17 at a redacted location, according to legal documents obtained by PEOPLE.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
12 July 2025
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Another panelist, Paul Krekorian, who heads the city’s planning for the Olympics, said that city officials want to add bathrooms, shade structures and water facilities around several neighborhoods that have Olympic venues.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 July 2025
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State law doesn’t allow hospitals to buy, replace or add to their facilities and equipment, except in certain circumstances, without approval from the state.—
Chase Jordan
July 11,
Charlotte Observer,
11 July 2025
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Mark the names Billy Carlson, Eli Willits and JoJo Parker, all straight outta high school at that position.—
Greg Cote
July 13,
Miami Herald,
13 July 2025
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Haliburton is expected to be sidelined for the entire 2025-26 season, raising questions about whether the Pacers would be in a position to compete for a championship in the near future.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
13 July 2025
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After the chipmaker powered its way to a $4 trillion valuation, the first company to ever reach the milestone, analysts still see room for the stock to grow.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
10 July 2025
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Cozy and colorful The living room is now a light, bright, welcoming space, filled with neutral tones and accents in coral pink and shades of blue.—
Lennie Omalza,
The Courier-Journal,
10 July 2025
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Responses are for informational purposes only and individuals should consider whether any general recommendation in these responses are suitable for their particular circumstances based on investment objectives, financial situation and needs.—
Steve Hruby,
The Enquirer,
8 July 2025
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Jason Robertson, Dallas Stars Robertson’s name has generated early buzz this summer, but not solely for extension purposes.—
Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
8 July 2025
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Take a look at what’s coming next Here are the highlights: Redevelopment plans: The new Sunset Place will consist of seven towers ranging from 12 to 33 stories, including 1,513 residences, a 287-room hotel and a 1,300-seat movie theater.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
9 July 2025
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As officers walked through the side yard toward the ADU, Kahn exited the structure and pointed a long gun at them before fleeing behind the residence, Joseph said.—
Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
7 July 2025
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Ford will also add the off-road trim level, Explorer Tremor, to that SUV lineup.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
The Courier-Journal,
5 July 2025
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The deadly floods that struck Texas on the 4th of July caught local officials off guard as the torrential rains caused the Guadalupe River to rise to near-historic levels in a matter of minutes, officials said at a press conference Saturday.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 July 2025
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Unlike Rogan, a comedian whose politics don’t neatly cohere into a particular ideology, Franklin and other young women in this niche have backgrounds in right-wing politics.—
Harmeet Kaur,
CNN Money,
5 July 2025
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All these insects are essential to the environment, serving an ecological niche that has the potential to impact your day-to-day life significantly.—
Markis Hill,
Kansas City Star,
4 July 2025
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“Place.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/place. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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