as in to find
to come upon after searching, study, or effort
we were finally able to locate the missing cat, who had been sleeping in the closet the whole time
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Recent Examples of locate
It is strategically located along the Gulf of Aden, putting it near one of the world’s busiest maritime corridors.
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Paul Tilsley, FOXNews.com, 28 Aug. 2025
The overall development is located near the southeast corner of Locust Grove Road and Fairview Avenue.
—Rose Evans, Idaho Statesman, 28 Aug. 2025
The new schools designated for the 2025-26 school year are primarily located on the South and West sides.
—Kate Perez, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2025
This nursery is located in Fulton, near Santa Rosa.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 16 Aug. 2025
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Paul Tilsley, FOXNews.com, 28 Aug. 2025
The overall development is located near the southeast corner of Locust Grove Road and Fairview Avenue.
—Rose Evans, Idaho Statesman, 28 Aug. 2025
The new schools designated for the 2025-26 school year are primarily located on the South and West sides.
—Kate Perez, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2025
This nursery is located in Fulton, near Santa Rosa.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 16 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for locate
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This month, the Third DCA upheld a lower court’s ruling finding the city’s decision to postpone the election via ordinance and without voter approval to be unconstitutional.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
30 Aug. 2025
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The full schedule can be found at detroitjazzfest.org, where the entire festival can also be live streamed from home or abroad.—
Duante Beddingfield,
Freep.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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There’s always something new to discover — whether that’s a different luxurious villa, new activity or fresh culinary delights.—
Rana Good,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Power generation must keep up with this growing demand, which will grow only larger as industry and homeowners discover that electrification offers major cost and climate benefits.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Aug. 2025
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To learn more about Future Healers, visit uoflhealth.org/future-healers.—
Maggie Menderski,
The Courier-Journal,
29 Aug. 2025
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The Enquirer has reached out to the U.S. Secret Service and the vice president's spokesperson to learn more.—
David Ferrara,
The Enquirer,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Locate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/locate. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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