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
This is a complex process taking hours, so explosives need to be emplaced ahead of time.
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David Hambling, Forbes.com, 1 July 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
The Democrats’ guests also include at least one government watchdog dismissed by Trump in his bid to emplace loyalists across positions of influence.
—Zeke Miller, Twin Cities, 4 Mar. 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
The military lifted the flight ban in early 2024, after emplacing several new protocols and restrictions.
—Matt Seyler, ABC News, 24 May 2024
Strong winds and high sea swells initially prevented the U.S. military from emplacing the pier.
—Anna Mulrine Grobe, The Christian Science Monitor, 16 May 2024
Green plastic outer shell, with nearly 2.5lb of liquid
explosive
It cannot be neutralized or disarmed after it has been emplaced.
—Samuel Granados, Washington Post, 22 July 2023
David Hambling, Forbes.com, 1 July 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
The Democrats’ guests also include at least one government watchdog dismissed by Trump in his bid to emplace loyalists across positions of influence.
—Zeke Miller, Twin Cities, 4 Mar. 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
The military lifted the flight ban in early 2024, after emplacing several new protocols and restrictions.
—Matt Seyler, ABC News, 24 May 2024
Strong winds and high sea swells initially prevented the U.S. military from emplacing the pier.
—Anna Mulrine Grobe, The Christian Science Monitor, 16 May 2024
Green plastic outer shell, with nearly 2.5lb of liquid
explosive
It cannot be neutralized or disarmed after it has been emplaced.
—Samuel Granados, Washington Post, 22 July 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emplace
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With abundant fresh water, lower exposure to hurricanes, wildfires, and droughts, and a temperate climate projected to remain livable longer than most, Toronto is situated on one of the safest bets for long-term climate stability in North America.—
Phil De Luna,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The guardrail is situated between the highway and the Sacramento River.—
Ethan Wolin,
Sacbee.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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The unpredictability of Trump, the thinking goes, has put pressure on the Mexican government to crack down on cartels.—
Jesse Hyde,
Rolling Stone,
7 Aug. 2025
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Miller's efforts in her executive role and beyond speak to her dedication to helping drive Cincinnati's historic reduction in infant mortality in a model of care that puts moms at the center that's now being replicated across the state.—
Grace Tucker,
The Enquirer,
7 Aug. 2025
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The founder of Morrison Gates likes to pick up makeup towels and small first aid kits to place in her guest bathroom.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
13 Aug. 2025
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The rocket's purpose was to place one of Europe's newest weather satellites into orbit.—
Maia Pandey,
jsonline.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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This nursery is located in Fulton, near Santa Rosa.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
16 Aug. 2025
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This involves searching for, locating, identifying and returning the remains of missing service members to their families.—
Jade Jackson,
IndyStar,
16 Aug. 2025
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That move positioned him for an executive role the following year.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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In 1963, the Spartan Brigade was reconstituted and has since been positioned in Germany, Kuwait, Iraq, Afghanistan and throughout Africa for military strikes, humanitarian assistance and reconstruction efforts.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
6 Aug. 2025
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Consumers are urged to dispose of the toy and contact TEMI Toys for a full refund.—
Daniel Orton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Aug. 2025
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De Wet claims Olivier then ordered him to dispose of their bodies in a pigsty — an act prosecutors believe was meant to destroy evidence.—
Christina Coulter,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Emplace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emplace. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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