as in found
to come upon after searching, study, or effort
we were finally able to locate the missing cat, who had been sleeping in the closet the whole time
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Recent Examples of located
Additional ocean view guest rooms are available on the top floors of the main lodge, where the restaurant and bar are also located.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 June 2026
The county’s water treatment facility, located adjacent to Piney Point off of Buckeye Road, has been used to clean and dispose of polluted water for the last several years, and is expected to play a crucial role in the site’s long-term closure.
—Ryan Ballogg, Miami Herald, 12 June 2026
Trump this week threatened to continue strikes against Iran and to take over Kharg Island, which is a small island located about 16 miles off the Iranian coast that handles millions of barrels of oil a day.
—Maydeen Merino, The Washington Examiner, 12 June 2026
Vịnh Mốc was located next to the DMZ, putting it near key supply routes for North Vietnamese Army forces trying to advance to the south — and making the area an important target for US and South Vietnamese forces throughout the war.
—Pavlo Fedykovych, CNN Money, 12 June 2026
Min Zin is the founder of a think tank called ISP Myanmar, which in recent years has written about Chinese foreign policy and trade with Myanmar, located on China's southwest border.
—ABC News, 12 June 2026
Walk The Lake Jackson Fishing Pier There may not be a prettier spot in all of Sebring than the Lake Jackson Fishing Pier, which is located just a short walk from The Circle near the Sebring Civic Center.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 June 2026
The 18-story building is located inside Dallas’ Arts District.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 June 2026
Such plants are predominantly located in communities of color, with an average of 77% of the residents within a mile identifying as such, according to census data.
—Jason Henry, Oc Register, 30 May 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 June 2026
The county’s water treatment facility, located adjacent to Piney Point off of Buckeye Road, has been used to clean and dispose of polluted water for the last several years, and is expected to play a crucial role in the site’s long-term closure.
—Ryan Ballogg, Miami Herald, 12 June 2026
Trump this week threatened to continue strikes against Iran and to take over Kharg Island, which is a small island located about 16 miles off the Iranian coast that handles millions of barrels of oil a day.
—Maydeen Merino, The Washington Examiner, 12 June 2026
Vịnh Mốc was located next to the DMZ, putting it near key supply routes for North Vietnamese Army forces trying to advance to the south — and making the area an important target for US and South Vietnamese forces throughout the war.
—Pavlo Fedykovych, CNN Money, 12 June 2026
Min Zin is the founder of a think tank called ISP Myanmar, which in recent years has written about Chinese foreign policy and trade with Myanmar, located on China's southwest border.
—ABC News, 12 June 2026
Walk The Lake Jackson Fishing Pier There may not be a prettier spot in all of Sebring than the Lake Jackson Fishing Pier, which is located just a short walk from The Circle near the Sebring Civic Center.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 June 2026
The 18-story building is located inside Dallas’ Arts District.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 June 2026
Such plants are predominantly located in communities of color, with an average of 77% of the residents within a mile identifying as such, according to census data.
—Jason Henry, Oc Register, 30 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for located
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The James Beard Foundation was founded in 1986 and is named for the legendary cookbook author who has been called America’s first foodie.—
Jeanne Bonner,
CNN Money,
16 June 2026
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The company was founded in 1998 by skydivers Chris Hall and his father, John Hall, and for nearly three decades has operated out of Butler Memorial Airport.—
Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
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University of Washington researchers discovered the tapeworm, which can cause a rare but potentially deadly disease in humans, in 37 out of 100 coyotes sampled near Puget Sound in Washington State.—
Shiv Sudhakar,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
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According to the park, an 11-year-old boy first discovered the tracks after a 1908 flood scoured the Paluxy Riverbed, exposing the limestone.—
Elizabeth Campbell,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 June 2026
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The young star learned nothing comes easy at Madison Square Garden.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2026
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Congratulate teammates, celebrate project milestones, and share lessons learned from collaborating with others.—
William Arruda,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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“Located.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/located. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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