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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5
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
Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 1 July 2025
Each followed a different path to reach a position whose goal is to get to the quarterback.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 June 2025
Gina Montaner, Miami Herald, 1 July 2025
Between fans screaming her name, the looming clock, and the global livestream, there was something palpably electric (and truly nerve-wracking) about watching Kipyegon take her place on the track alongside 13 world-class athletes, pacers who were positioned to help push Kipyegon forward.
—L'oréal Blackett, Refinery29, 30 June 2025
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Noun
That was partly because Jalen Ramsey for Minkah Fitzpatrick marked the NFL’s first swap in 21 years in which two players changing uniform had each been named an All-Pro at his position.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 1 July 2025
Each followed a different path to reach a position whose goal is to get to the quarterback.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 June 2025
Verb
The Sánchez administration has positioned itself as a champion of gender equality, with many female leaders fronting that battle.
—Gina Montaner, Miami Herald, 1 July 2025
Between fans screaming her name, the looming clock, and the global livestream, there was something palpably electric (and truly nerve-wracking) about watching Kipyegon take her place on the track alongside 13 world-class athletes, pacers who were positioned to help push Kipyegon forward.
—L'oréal Blackett, Refinery29, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for position
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Epperson graduated from Berea High School and Ohio University and had jobs at WEWS and WUAB-TV around a 1966-69 tour with the U.S. Army.—
Mike Barnes,
HollywoodReporter,
29 June 2025
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In the first episode of the series, it is revealed that 10 years ago, Gi-hun was laid off from an assembly job at Dragon Motor, a car manufacturing plant.—
Christopher Rudolph,
People.com,
29 June 2025
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Diesel has been synonymous with Fast and Furious, given his role as Dominic Toretto in the series that began as a street racing movie in 2001.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 July 2025
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Fetterman’s sentiment comes amid his broader frustrations with his role as senator.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
30 June 2025
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Cities include strategic locations with substantial market penetration, such as Washington, D.C., where the brand sees significant growth potential and is preparing to launch a new permanent store.—
Brin Snelling,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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To learn more about Indiana Safe Zones, including active locations and answers to frequently asked questions, visit SafeZonesIN.com. Dr. Timothy Husted has joined Northwest Medical Group, bringing nearly four decades in general surgery to the hospital and its general surgery group, a release said.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2025
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Buc-ee’s has pitched building 120 gas pumps and 12 charging stations for electric vehicles on the property.—
Sofi Zeman,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2025
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The private nonprofit sends most of that money to local public television and radio stations across the country.—
Scott Neuman,
NPR,
25 June 2025
Noun
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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
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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
Verb
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We were placed most at risk while dutifully taking on the labor necessary to keep this country operating.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 June 2025
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Simply place the pad in the accompanying mini wash bag and pop it into the laundry.—
The Glamour editors,
Glamour,
26 June 2025
Noun
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His situation has parallels with Carl Rushworth, who has run out of patience at the Amex Stadium.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
27 June 2025
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The lawyer said Gardner reacted at the hospital like someone going through a difficult situation.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
26 June 2025
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Users can examine the prompts and the chats that made those examples possible and even modify them for their own purposes.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
26 June 2025
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And the brands who roll with precision, purpose and personality will define the future of the category.—
Javier Hasse,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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“Position.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/position. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.
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