1
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
Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 13 July 2025
Assuming he’s appointed 27th Ward alderman, Walter Burnett III will be in an even better position than his stepbrother.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2025
Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 12 July 2025
During the call, officers positioned themselves on a street corner several houses away and asked Bahrami to walk to them.
—Jason Green, Mercury News, 11 July 2025
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Noun
Until then, the Royals had been 1-for-20 with runners in scoring position in three games against the Mets.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 13 July 2025
Assuming he’s appointed 27th Ward alderman, Walter Burnett III will be in an even better position than his stepbrother.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2025
Verb
The Nuggets have indeed positioned themselves this offseason with more secondary ball-handlers who aren’t traditional point guards or who double in other roles.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 12 July 2025
During the call, officers positioned themselves on a street corner several houses away and asked Bahrami to walk to them.
—Jason Green, Mercury News, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for position
Noun
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So, although the President, and maybe even Powell might want overall interest rates to be lower, that’s not the FOMC’s mandate, which is focused on controlling inflation and maintaining job creation.—
Simon Moore,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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One difference with the rise of AI that the technology excels at job functions typically associated with white-collar work.—
Alain Sherter,
CBS News,
11 July 2025
Noun
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His careful language didn’t make any difference to the role that he had been cast in.—
Sam Knight,
New Yorker,
12 July 2025
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In part, that was because of his role as George Lutz in the original Amityville Horror.—
Angela Andaloro,
People.com,
12 July 2025
Noun
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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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The Paper Store is open at their new location in Bristol, Connecticut, according to the business.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
12 July 2025
Noun
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How to Get There: Nearest Metro station is Saint‑Paul (Line 1).—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Protesters marched in neighborhoods that are popular with tourists, as well as near the U.S. Embassy and inside metro stations in a stand against gentrification of the popular destination.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
8 July 2025
Noun
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The voters did not approve any of the new restrictions passed by the Senate and debated in the House that include reducing the number of plants that can be grown in a home from 12 to six, lowering the THC level from extracts from 90% to 70% and banning sharing between adults.—
J.D. Davidson,
The Washington Examiner,
5 July 2025
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Is your irritability to the level where your children might notice or your husband might have some comments about the irritability?—
Essence,
Essence,
5 July 2025
Verb
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Hardy fell chin-first onto the pavement; Showalter then allegedly got on top of Hardy, placed him into handcuffs and arrested him.—
Maddie Carr
July 8,
Kansas City Star,
8 July 2025
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Right-hander Hunter Strickland was placed on the injured list because of right shoulder inflammation.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
8 July 2025
Noun
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However, the situation of women and girls is particularly challenging, with women and girls being effectively removed from society.—
Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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But, obviously, that doesn’t help us in that situation.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
8 July 2025
Noun
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The well was bundled together with another for contracting purposes, and the cost to plug the two was more than $400,000.—
Camila Domonoske,
NPR,
8 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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“Position.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/position. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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