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
Astrophotographer Ronald Brecher has captured a colorful view of the Heart Nebula (IC 1805), which is located some 6,000 light-years from Earth in the Perseus spiral arm of the Milky Way.
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Anthony Wood, Space.com, 19 Oct. 2025
The epicenter was located approximately 5 miles northwest of The Geysers, at a depth of just 1 mile.
—Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 19 Oct. 2025
The stand-alone boutique, located in Omotesando, will give Japanese consumers access to the full collection for the first time — a move the company expects to significantly boost both retail and online sales in the region.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 19 Oct. 2025
Mendocino, California The wild, untamed paradise located on the northern California coast is known for its dramatic ocean views, artsy vibe and peaceful small-town charm.
—Noreen Kompanik, Boston Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
The two schools are located in Massachusetts.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2025
According to the Ocala Gazette, the fast-food restaurant was located on Highway 326 in Florida.
—Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 19 Oct. 2025
This familiar restaurant is a magnet for hungry thru hikers passing through town since it’s located directly on the Appalachian Trail.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2025
The Ritz-Carlton Dove Mountain in Marana, located about 22 miles from Tucson.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 12 Oct. 2025
Anthony Wood, Space.com, 19 Oct. 2025
The epicenter was located approximately 5 miles northwest of The Geysers, at a depth of just 1 mile.
—Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 19 Oct. 2025
The stand-alone boutique, located in Omotesando, will give Japanese consumers access to the full collection for the first time — a move the company expects to significantly boost both retail and online sales in the region.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 19 Oct. 2025
Mendocino, California The wild, untamed paradise located on the northern California coast is known for its dramatic ocean views, artsy vibe and peaceful small-town charm.
—Noreen Kompanik, Boston Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
The two schools are located in Massachusetts.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2025
According to the Ocala Gazette, the fast-food restaurant was located on Highway 326 in Florida.
—Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 19 Oct. 2025
This familiar restaurant is a magnet for hungry thru hikers passing through town since it’s located directly on the Appalachian Trail.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2025
The Ritz-Carlton Dove Mountain in Marana, located about 22 miles from Tucson.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 12 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for located
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White Flame was founded over a decade ago to explore for oil and gas in Greenland.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
22 Oct. 2025
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Two decades after co-founding the Dodos with drummer Logan Kroeber, singer and guitarist Meric Long will release his first solo album under his own name.—
Matthew Strauss,
Pitchfork,
21 Oct. 2025
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The finale has a final showdown at the Prendergrast house, where Jayson has discovered that Maeve has the bag of money hidden somewhere.—
Leia Mendoza,
Variety,
20 Oct. 2025
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Speaking of noticing new things, rewatching the film all these years later, fans have discovered that Meredith Blake wasn't exactly the villain she was made out to be.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
20 Oct. 2025
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While preachers preached, D’Angelo learned ministry from the choir stand, leading the flock to epiphany one measure at a time.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
18 Oct. 2025
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Here's what other caregivers have learned.—
Kat McGowan,
NPR,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Located.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/located. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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