Synonyms of place
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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 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 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 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
Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
If things fall into place, clarity could come as soon as March.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
Nina Burns, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
Over fingerpicked guitar and ethereal harmonies, Galanin places a recording of his father describing his own artistic lineage.
—Petala Ironcloud, Pitchfork, 20 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Even if the meat does start to shred in places, don’t worry, as once it is breaded and cooked, nobody else will know.
—Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
If things fall into place, clarity could come as soon as March.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
Verb
Some point to ongoing problems, such as objects being placed in roadways, including large boulders.
—Nina Burns, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
Over fingerpicked guitar and ethereal harmonies, Galanin places a recording of his father describing his own artistic lineage.
—Petala Ironcloud, Pitchfork, 20 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for place
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Almost immediately after oversight of TikTok’s US operations changed, misinformation started to spread about changes to the app’s new terms of service, including those that applied to location sharing and data collection, Fiesler said.—
Scottie Andrew,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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Smith said a model incorporating all trade union concerns works at Fullstack Modular in Carson, for example, where workers benefit from, among other things, being able to work at one location rather than ever-changing construction sites.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
27 Jan. 2026
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In November, detainees at the facility sued, alleging the facility is polluted by sewage leaks and insect infestations, and that detainees can’t get proper medical attention for life-threatening conditions.—
CalMatters,
Oc Register,
21 Jan. 2026
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Former employees and hyperbaric chamber experts testified throughout the past couple of months that the facility failed to use grounding straps as early as 2017, something one former employee testified to not always being the case.—
Jack Springgate,
CBS News,
21 Jan. 2026
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His 1,500 career hits, for example, would be the lowest total by any position player elected to the Hall of Fame by the BBWAA since Ralph Kiner (1,451) in 1975.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
25 Jan. 2026
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But some people with different ideological positions saw different videos, from different angles, and reached totally different conclusions about what happened — partly due to cues from political leaders.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
25 Jan. 2026
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Another photo shows an elegant black piano in a room with floor-to-ceiling windows draped in linen curtains, with sage green and white armchairs and a cork coffee table with books and a vase of hydrangeas in view.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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Layer Different Materials Arguably, the best way to make a room feel warmer through design is to layer various materials.—
Ashlyn Needham,
The Spruce,
8 Jan. 2026
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Europe's Opportunity In The Physical AI Revolution When Fink pressed Huang about Europe's role in this transformation, his answer should resonate with European policymakers.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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The Minnesota Vikings announced Wednesday that defensive coordinator Brian Flores will remain in his role under head coach Kevin O’Connell, signing a contract extension after a three-year deal ran through the end of the 2025 regular season.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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The president said Cook reporting two different homes as her primary residence — a practice that can yield better loan terms — was enough grounds to fire her.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
21 Jan. 2026
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West of the Twin Cities in Litchfield, two bodies were found inside what was left of a residence after a fire early Monday.—
Forum News Service,
Twin Cities,
21 Jan. 2026
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During his time addressing members of the media Tuesday, UALR Coach Chris Curry discussed the momentum last season's success has generated and how the program has seen a heightened level of attention heading into the season.—
Michael Harley,
Arkansas Online,
21 Jan. 2026
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Many houseplants, including tropicals and ferns, can struggle with the lower levels of humidity that occur in cold weather, when the air naturally holds less moisture.—
Alexandra Jones,
The Spruce,
21 Jan. 2026
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The brands 'QuickBooks’ and 'TurboTax’ are widely regarded as the default benchmarks in their respective niches for small businesses and individual tax preparation.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Within this contemporary Yiddish poetic landscape, Irena Klepfisz occupies a unique niche.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Place.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/place. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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