Synonyms of place
-
as in location 
-
as in facility
-
as in position
-
as in room
-
as in purpose
-
as in residence
-
as in level
-
as in niche
-
as in chapter
-
as in to situate
-
as in to rank
-
as in to estimate
-
as in to be
-
as in to appoint
-
as in to introduce
-
as in to hire
-
Example Sentences
-
Phrases Containing
-
Entries Near
-
Related Articles
1
as in location
the area or space occupied by or intended for something
the place chosen for the picnic there's the place where I left my umbrella
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
3
as in position
an assignment at which one regularly works for pay
a friend got her a place in a department store's clothing department
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
4
5
as in purpose
the action for which a person or thing is specially fitted or used or for which a thing exists
knew his place in the organization
Synonyms & Similar Words
6
as in residence
the place where one lives
they have a nice little place in the country
Synonyms & Similar Words
7
as in level
the placement of someone or something in relation to others in a vertical arrangement
came in fourth place in the marathon
Synonyms & Similar Words
8
as in niche
a situation or activity for which a person or thing is best suited
with skills largely limited to those honed from endless hours of video games, he was having a hard time finding a place in the business world
Synonyms & Similar Words
1
as in to situate
to arrange something in a certain spot or position
he carefully placed the flowers in a vase
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in to rank
to arrange or assign according to type
I'd place those cyclists in the advanced group for the training ride
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in to estimate
to decide the size, amount, number, or distance of (something) without actual measurement
I'd place that as roughly the third largest house in the neighborhood
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
4
5
as in to appoint
to pick (someone) by one's authority for a specific position or duty
placed the recent college grad in the company's research and development division
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
6
as in to introduce
to present or bring forward for discussion
once again the issue of recurrent vandalism at the high school was placed before the town council
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
7
as in to hire
to provide with a paying job
most of the trainees at the TV station are placed in clerical positions
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of place
Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 1 June 2025
The breathable microfiber material is ideal for year-round use, and shoppers say the deep pockets ensure the bedding stays in place all night.
—Shalwah Evans, People.com, 1 June 2025
Samantha Riedel, Them., 2 June 2025
The officers involved will be placed on routine administrative duties for a minimum period of 30 days.
—Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for place
Noun
Most Popular The whole place crackles with excited anticipation — there’s a real feeling that this is finally their time, a first Champions League, 55 years after their founding.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 1 June 2025
The breathable microfiber material is ideal for year-round use, and shoppers say the deep pockets ensure the bedding stays in place all night.
—Shalwah Evans, People.com, 1 June 2025
Verb
At the championships, Hernandez placed first in the triple jump, tied for first in the high jump with two other competitors, and placed second in the long jump.
—Samantha Riedel, Them., 2 June 2025
The officers involved will be placed on routine administrative duties for a minimum period of 30 days.
—Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for place
Recent Examples of Synonyms for place
Noun
-
This type of flooding leads to disruptions such as road and business closures and longer commute times, occurring when tides reach anywhere from 1 to 2 feet above the daily average high tide, depending on location.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA Today,
26 May 2025
-
Offerings vary depending on the location; many hotels charge additional fees for things like spa treatments, parking, and food and drinks.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
25 May 2025
Noun
-
Perhaps most notable about the agencies’ accusations is that the hackers targeted 10,000 security cameras in countries bordering Ukraine, including at border crossings, military facilities, and train stations.—
Andy Greenberg,
Wired News,
24 May 2025
-
In 1679, the first such facility opened in London, modeled on Ottoman designs with a central cold bath, alcoves containing warm baths, and a sweating room.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
24 May 2025
Noun
-
A day after going 1-of-15 with runners in scoring position and leaving 13 on base, Florida had stranded 10 runners on base at the time of Holtorf’s homer.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 May 2025
-
Delray Beach commissioners and DDA board members may be in a unique position to find and cultivate future board members who represent the aforementioned.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
26 May 2025
Noun
-
What was found in Diddy’s hotel room This story was originally published May 22, 2025 at 5:49 PM.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
23 May 2025
-
Kim eventually found a room in another 5th District home on Jan. 10 and changed her California driver’s registration that same day, according to the complaint.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2025
Noun
-
These rituals included a physical action, an emotional expression and a shared sense of purpose.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
-
This was still wild country, and Fuller set off with the express purpose of producing a book about her journey.—
James Marcus,
New Yorker,
2 June 2025
Noun
-
The residences boast full kitchens, gas fireplaces, oversized closets, private patios, and hot tubs; one of the villas, a four-bedroom, four-bath sanctuary, also has a sauna.—
Kristine Hansen,
Travel + Leisure,
22 May 2025
-
In an engagement that’s already sold out, on Oct. 18 fans will be able to tour the house in Everett, Washington that served as the Palmer residence in the series, with Lee, Wise and property owner Mary Reber, who played Alice Tremond, telling stories from the series and Fire Walk With Me.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
22 May 2025
Noun
-
But these technologies can take aftermarket services to new levels.—
Jean-Louis Rassineux,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
-
Ironically, given the rhetoric around tariffs and overseas filmmaking taking away American jobs, these resources would have provided a valuable foundation for more production to take place on the local level.—
Eric Kohn,
HollywoodReporter,
30 May 2025
Noun
-
Ryan Jeffers praised the veteran’s ability to successfully find a niche in a new clubhouse.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
-
Getting in front of your audience early and asking about their real pain points is one of the smartest ways to refine your niche and build a brand that truly resonates.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“Place.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/place. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share