EMPLACING Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

emplacing

verb

present participle of emplace

as in placing

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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Burry is putting his money where his mouth is, placing bearish bets against some of the biggest beneficiaries of the AI boom, including Nvidia, and others that are positioned against the broader semiconductor sector.

— Yun Li, CNBC, 13 Aug. 2026
If the proposal moves forward, county commissioners would first need to approve placing the measure on the ballot.

— Noah Daly August 13, Idaho Statesman, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of placing

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The report proposed situating it at the western end of the Mall, near the Potomac River.

— Jennifer Tucker, The Conversation, 7 Aug. 2026
Orienting and situating new guests has been honed to a fine art, and the activities and general levels of service are well-supervised and helpful.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026

Definition of situating

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The company is increasingly positioning itself as a data analytics and AI partner that can help customers automate workflows and make better use of their data.

— Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 17 Aug. 2026
More CEOs are now positioning AI as a driver of growth rather than solely cutting costs.

— John M. Bremen, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

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The Olathe Police Department is seeking public assistance in locating a missing man who was last seen walking along 123rd Street Monday.

— Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 11 Aug. 2026
The Gwinnett County Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in locating 17-year-old Deaniyka Body, who jumped from a moving vehicle that was transporting her only two weeks ago, police say.

— CBS News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026

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Mobile check deposit is not available, so depositing checks requires a transfer from an external account.

— Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 12 Aug. 2026
The rubber nozzle protector forms a seal with the robot, and the nozzle uses high-pressure water to flush out the robot’s filter basket, depositing any debris in the station’s filter tray.

— John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of depositing

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When disposing of bleach and other cleaning products, never pour them down the sink.

— Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 27 June 2026
In the city of Miami, improperly disposing trash — like taking the trash from one of your homes and throwing it away in another of your property’s bins — can result in a $525 fine.

— Amaia Gavica, Miami Herald, 26 June 2026

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