as in location
the area or space occupied by or intended for something
the emplacement of the house, which is between two hulking mansions, makes it seem smaller than it is
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Recent Examples of emplacement
Despite earlier assurances from Chinese President Xi Jinping that China would not militarize the reefs, some now feature airstrips, missile emplacements, ports, and other military infrastructure.
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Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
Using the abbey as an observation post with gun emplacements near its foundation and in the surrounding cliffs, the Germans command the narrow mountain passes of Route 6—the road to Rome.
—Catherine Musemeche, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Feb. 2025
It was abandoned in 1865, when the war ended, but the cannon emplacements are still visible today, carved into the landscape.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 19 Jan. 2025
They are dotted on top with Israeli gun emplacements, sandbagged bunkers, large concrete slabs, and a snaking electric fence.
—Chris Hedges, Harpers Magazine, 15 June 2024
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Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
Using the abbey as an observation post with gun emplacements near its foundation and in the surrounding cliffs, the Germans command the narrow mountain passes of Route 6—the road to Rome.
—Catherine Musemeche, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Feb. 2025
It was abandoned in 1865, when the war ended, but the cannon emplacements are still visible today, carved into the landscape.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 19 Jan. 2025
They are dotted on top with Israeli gun emplacements, sandbagged bunkers, large concrete slabs, and a snaking electric fence.
—Chris Hedges, Harpers Magazine, 15 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emplacement
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This is only Wild Eggs location in Louisville participating, according to the restaurant's Facebook page.—
Amanda Hancock,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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The popular chain has triggered tie-ups in other locations.—
Patricia Gallagher Newberry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
2 Oct. 2025
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Hard Rock Stadium will host seven games — four in the group stage (June 15, 21, 24, 27), one Round of 32 game (July 3), a quarterfinal (July 11) and the bronze medal third-place game (July 28).—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
25 Sep. 2025
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The comforter is also outfitted with convenient corner tabs that keep the duvet securely in place, which is especially handy for people who toss and turn in their sleep.—
Melody Kazel,
PEOPLE,
25 Sep. 2025
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The shooting in a small, idyllic waterfront community adds to the growing list of bars, restaurants, shopping centers, schools and other venues in the US generally thought of as safe that have experienced gun violence.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
28 Sep. 2025
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However, the Buccaneers were also looking to remain undefeated, and Sirianni's trash-talking of Mayfield could also fire him up in his home venue.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
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In 2017, Inlivian chose Fallon to help redevelopment the site.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Sep. 2025
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Sinkhole is being monitored closely By noon local time on Wednesday, Sept 24, authorities had stopped any further ground movement, but were monitoring the site closely, according to Reuters.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Emplacement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emplacement. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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