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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3
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
Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Apr. 2026
James is in this position following injuries to Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.
—Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2026
ABC News, 12 Apr. 2026
When stopping roadside, position your vehicle as far off the road as possible, ideally beyond guardrails.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Months after its withering box-office performance, Costner defended his position.
—Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Apr. 2026
James is in this position following injuries to Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.
—Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2026
Verb
Now Chinese industry giants like vehicle-maker BYD and battery-producer CATL are well-positioned to capitalize on growing interest in low-emissions energy products as the world confronts the fragility of fossil fuels.
—ABC News, 12 Apr. 2026
When stopping roadside, position your vehicle as far off the road as possible, ideally beyond guardrails.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for position
Noun
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The jobs help generate nearly $3 billion in annual economic output, according to estimates from the Pennsylvania Manufacturers' Association.—
Stephanie Armour,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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New Gallup polling finds that while more employees are using AI frequently in their work, there’s been an uptick in alarm that new technologies will replace their jobs.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Charlotte exhibition will work in tandem to promote other sites and museums highlighting the Carolinas’ role in the Revolutionary War.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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Kendall, as usual, played multiple roles.—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The bill now requires planes to have Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast In systems that can receive data about the locations of other aircraft.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Founded in Miami in 2018, Jason Hyde has grown from a small retail store to locations in Aventura, Dadeland, on cruise ships and now, Brickell City Centre.—
Najahe Sherman,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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All 10 of their employees relocated to Laramie from the Punjab state of northwest India and now reside in a housing complex behind the gas station.—
David Williams,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
13 Apr. 2026
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My mother walked around the first station.—
Douglas Stuart,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The two measures in tandem will fund the district’s operating budget at a higher level without an additional burden to taxpayers.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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On platforms like PredictIt, traders have overwhelmingly favored Fuller, with confidence hovering near certainty levels in recent days.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Baldwin, who was placed on the 10-day on March 26, is expected to be ready by spring training.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
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Bidunga will be joined on his trip to Louisville by Oregon junior guard Jackson Shelstad, who also has placed his name in the portal.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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While the situation may feel serious, Lipsher stressed that preparation is about staying ahead of the problem, not panicking.—
Spencer Wilson,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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In recent weeks, several ships have attempted to transit the strait only to abort their efforts, reflecting a constantly changing security situation and persistently high risks.—
Weilun Soon,
Fortune,
12 Apr. 2026
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This material is for illustration and discussion purposes and not intended to be, nor construed as, financial, legal, tax or investment advice.—
Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
13 Apr. 2026
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But the purpose of her art shifted after the events of 9/11, as the fabric of American identity was tested, and some groups, such as Sikhs, particularly those wearing traditional turbans of the faith, faced cultural discrimination and misunderstanding.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Position.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/position. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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