EMPLACE Synonyms: 57 Similar and Opposite Words

emplace

verb

im-ˈplās

Definition of emplace

as in to situate

to arrange something in a certain spot or position the plan is to emplace more guns on the ridge north of the camp

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Recent Examples of emplace Given the nature of the gray zones, those soldiers would risk detection and attack while emplacing the sensors. — Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026 The order affects several thousand engineers, scientists and technicians across every NASA center, and strips away long-standing union rights that were emplaced to protect more than half the agency's workforce. — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 30 Aug. 2025 These forces will support enhanced detection and monitoring efforts and repair and emplace physical barriers, the release said. — Luke Barr, ABC News, 23 Jan. 2025 In the coming days, SpaceX technicians will lift the ship on top of the Super Heavy booster already emplaced on the launch mount. — Ars Technica, 9 Jan. 2025 Autonomous search and detection of the emplacement target and autonomously emplaced a 1-pound payload. — Evan Ackerman, IEEE Spectrum, 11 Dec. 2012

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Where to go Book the Cedar Sanctuary at Ancient Cedars Spa at Tofino’s Wickanninish Inn, a special ocean-front suite situated to take in the tranquil sound of the waves (though every service features a beach-view foot soak).

— Adrienne Matei, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Oct. 2026
The painting depicts a red amaryllis belladonna, otherwise known as a March lily, blooming in a plant pot situated on a table against a dark backdrop.

— Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of situate

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The joy of being in DTLA is proximity to transit, putting Santa Monica, Pasadena, and everywhere in between within easy reach without necessarily needing Ubers or a rental car.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Oct. 2026
Choudri also made headlines earlier this year after the authority put him on leave after police arrested him at his Folsom home following a fight between his daughter and fiancée.

— Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of put

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These building-block hats can be placed next to one another to create bigger and bigger shapes that also look like the hat.

— Rachel Crowell, Scientific American, 12 Oct. 2026
Everyone exiting the show had a Hawaiian-style plastic flower chain placed around their neck to send the off into the NoHo night, which might seem like an unexpectedly comic touch at the end of a show that is focused on … aliens.

— Chris Willman, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of place

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It’s set within AMAI, a sprawling hotel development between Cancún and Puerto Morelos, located within a mangrove landscape that gradually opens onto the Caribbean.

— Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026
The flagship is located at 611 Fifth Avenue between 49th and 50th Streets.

— David Moin, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of locate

Verb

While Jio Platforms has been positioning itself as a tech company and not just a traditional utility provider, investors seem unconvinced.

— Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services is also positioning additional firefighters, aircraft and equipment in Orange, Ventura, Los Angeles and Santa Barbara counties.

— Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of position

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To avoid bear encounters, Fish and Wildlife recommends removing unsecured food from cars and tents, using bear-resistant food canisters or bear lockers, and regularly disposing trash.

— Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026
Like law enforcement agents everywhere, they’re disposed to bickering about jurisdiction or pumping each other for off-limits information.

— Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 21 Sep. 2026

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