Synonyms
Examples of situate in a Sentence
Verb
They decided to situate the new office building near the airport.
We situated ourselves in the seats nearest the exit.
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Viveka Neveln, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Feb. 2023
Chris Tharp, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2024
Although other planets quite likely experience partial eclipses, our moon is uniquely situated such that its apparent size precisely matches up to that of the sun, fully blocking out its bright light.
—Briley Lewis, Popular Science, 15 Aug. 2024
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Adjective
Add Accent Trees To add beauty and additional shade to a front yard, carefully situate accent trees between the street and the house.
—Viveka Neveln, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Feb. 2023
Verb
It’s also situated on Lake Khovsgol’s largely undeveloped eastern shore, guaranteeing a peaceful experience in surroundings that already radiate serenity.
—Chris Tharp, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2024
Although other planets quite likely experience partial eclipses, our moon is uniquely situated such that its apparent size precisely matches up to that of the sun, fully blocking out its bright light.
—Briley Lewis, Popular Science, 15 Aug. 2024
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“Situate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/situate. Accessed 10 Sep. 2024.
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