as in venue
the area or space occupied by or intended for something
we chose the historic church on Main Street as the location for the ceremony
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Recent Examples of location
The surrounding counties' mass transit systems are also putting on special runs either into the city or to connecting points with PRT, all focused on getting you to the ideal draft location.
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John Shumway, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
However, location data appears to show the planes getting as close as 500 feet (152 meters) apart with one of them flying just over the top of the other plane, according to FlightRadar24, so that would fit the official definition of a near midair collision.
—Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
For seedlings started indoors, choose a warm location and add grow lights.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 20 Apr. 2026
Zünd sought out the location specifically.
—Lise Pedersen, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026
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John Shumway, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
However, location data appears to show the planes getting as close as 500 feet (152 meters) apart with one of them flying just over the top of the other plane, according to FlightRadar24, so that would fit the official definition of a near midair collision.
—Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
For seedlings started indoors, choose a warm location and add grow lights.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 20 Apr. 2026
Zünd sought out the location specifically.
—Lise Pedersen, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for location
Recent Examples of Synonyms for location
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Inside a ritzy event venue overlooking the Kansas City skyline, Royals majority owner John Sherman on Wednesday unveiled plans for a new stadium in Crown Center, a celebratory announcement that marked the apex of the team’s yearslong, chaotic hunt for a new home.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
23 Apr. 2026
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Benedetti has performed guitar at international venues with Luciano Pavarotti and Dave Brubeck and joins his two vocalist daughters.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Apr. 2026
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But his appointment to the role in the first place has raised questions for Starmer and about the vetting process for Mandelson.—
Jared Gans,
The Hill,
21 Apr. 2026
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Join MyRecipes—your personal home for recipes—to easily save and organize your favorites, plus thousands more, in one convenient place.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
21 Apr. 2026
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The site, situated northeast of Mexico City, is among the premier Mesoamerican archaeological zones.—
Foreign Correspondent,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Apr. 2026
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The incident prompted Christian leaders from around the world — including Pope Leo XIV — to urge Israel to stop its destruction of holy sites and civilian lives in Gaza and the West Bank.—
April 20,
CBS News,
20 Apr. 2026
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Cook, undisturbed, 2 minutes, then toss and continue to cook, undisturbed, until vegetables are charred in spots and tender, 1–2 minutes more.—
Nina Moskowitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
22 Apr. 2026
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That makes his landing spot — or even a selection — anybody's guess.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Apr. 2026
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The percentage has bounced around since then, but the bottom line is that the state has retained virtually all the revenues from the income tax hike while localities have resorted to one of the only revenue sources available to them — property taxes.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
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States and localities that don't comply with the executive order are at risk of losing federal funding.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Location.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/location. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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