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
Noun
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The building had been occupied the last 41 years by Los Vaqueros, which started in a smaller location nearby.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Sep. 2025
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To entice buyers, Huawei is offering at least 50% off screen replacements, as well as two free appointments to service the phone at home or at a preferred location.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Following a little lightning, and a 64-minute delay, their defense continually came up with stops and handed the ball to the strength of this team, the place where all of the money and resources went.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Sep. 2025
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Jennifer Hudson, who competed on American Idol in its third season but came in seventh place, stepped in to take her place as a judge while she was gone.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Sep. 2025
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Protesters also disrupted the 2024 Indie Spirit Awards, with host Jim Gaffigan attempting to make his way through the presentation by speaking over the sound of protests happening outside the event's tent venue at the Santa Monica Pier in California.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Sep. 2025
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Paper tickets have become rarer, as digital tickets are scanned in at venues everywhere.—
Arpan Lobo,
Freep.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Attractions include beaches, desert safaris and major cultural sites like the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
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Researchers from the University of Queensland used advanced LiDAR technology to measure the methane emissions from this site.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Emplacement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emplacement. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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