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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
Elias Burke, New York Times, 20 June 2026
Since the SpaceX-xAI merger closed in February, Shotwell also formally helps oversee xAI’s operations, cementing her position as the connective tissue across the entire Musk empire.
—Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 20 June 2026
Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 June 2026
Scotto said that Kinetik is well-positioned to capture New Mexico sour gas growth prospects when prices support activity.
—Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 21 June 2026
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Noun
While there has been some suggestion that such a fee for a player with one year left on his contract is hardly outstanding business, Tottenham are not in a position to haggle.
—Elias Burke, New York Times, 20 June 2026
Since the SpaceX-xAI merger closed in February, Shotwell also formally helps oversee xAI’s operations, cementing her position as the connective tissue across the entire Musk empire.
—Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 20 June 2026
Verb
The session concluded with Lee and iQIYI International president Yang Xianghua jointly unveiling a five-market streaming bundle across Southeast Asia, positioning the pairing as complementary content libraries.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 June 2026
Scotto said that Kinetik is well-positioned to capture New Mexico sour gas growth prospects when prices support activity.
—Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 21 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for position
Noun
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That means taking away human driver jobs could be particularly detrimental in the state.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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Young men with at least a bachelor’s degree spent an average of 14 hours less annually on the job between 2019 and 2022.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
21 June 2026
Noun
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Brian Gutiérrez, the Mexican American who played a key role in the opener as South Africa was hit a with a red card while trying to stop him, and veteran Roberto Alvarado, who recorded an assist against South Africa, joined Rangel as Chivas starters in the opener.—
Eduard Cauich,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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Pakistan, which has played a mediation role in US-Iran talks, endorsed the agreement, too, according to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.—
Pamela Avila,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
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In the months since, the strait has seen intense GPS spoofing — a form of navigation systems interference that causes vessels’ broadcast positions to appear in the wrong locations.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
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Police were led to a second location, a home near 16th Street and Kensington Avenue in Kansas City, but investigators did not locate the man their either after another standoff.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
23 June 2026
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Warning posters frequently line train stations and public buildings in Japan.—
Hanako Montgomery,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
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The Five Points station was the biggest question mark as renovations have closed all but the Forsyth Street exit, which still had the old fare gates sitting wide open the day of the first match.—
Doug Turnbull,
AJC.com,
21 June 2026
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Downtown Sacramento businesses remain skeptical that the state’s July return-to-office mandate affecting roughly 95,000 employees will actually materialize, even as foot traffic sits at 85% of April 2019 levels and local leaders rethink the urban core’s heavy reliance on office space.—
Ruyuan Li. Summary produced by AI assistance,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
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Dybantsa was in a heated race against Darryn Peterson and Cameron Boozer to be the top pick as all three are projected to make immediate impacts at the professional level.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
Verb
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In Florida, a person found not guilty by reason of insanity may be placed on conditional release, which requires a treatment plan and periodic monitoring.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
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Fernandes hit Ronaldo with a perfect pass, and Ronaldo perfectly placed a shot with his right foot to the opposite side of the net.—
Monica Alba,
NBC news,
24 June 2026
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The team agreed to acquire wing Aaron Wiggins from the Thunder in exchange for two second-round picks, according to a person familiar with the situation.—
Lauren Williams,
AJC.com,
22 June 2026
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As Kennedy and Bessette spend more time together and grow closer, her intimidation of the spotlight and fear of invasive paparazzi often create tension in their relationship, despite his attempts to calm the situation.—
Gerrad Hall,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 June 2026
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Sheriff's officials said a detailed investigation determined three employees used the system for non-law enforcement purposes, violating both agency policy and Georgia law.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
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Protect your space, then re-engage with purpose.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
23 June 2026
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“Position.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/position. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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