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
Restrooms were also built at the location.
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Nakell Williams, CBS News, 8 June 2026
The company did not share specific locations for the factories, but the projects are expected to create more than 3,000 jobs.
—Charlotte Observer, 8 June 2026
Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 8 June 2026
While the Carmel Mountain store was recently announced, the downtown store has been in the works since 2024 and there are no updates on that location, a Whole Foods Market representative said in an email last month.
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 June 2026
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Nakell Williams, CBS News, 8 June 2026
The company did not share specific locations for the factories, but the projects are expected to create more than 3,000 jobs.
—Charlotte Observer, 8 June 2026
Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 8 June 2026
While the Carmel Mountain store was recently announced, the downtown store has been in the works since 2024 and there are no updates on that location, a Whole Foods Market representative said in an email last month.
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for location
Noun
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Cultural venues like the Aspen Institute, the Aspen Art Museum, the Wheeler Opera House, and the Paul JAS Center are less than a five-minute drive.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 June 2026
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There’s plenty of arts and culture, anchored by its regional performing arts venue, the Bankhead Theater, and the two movie theaters at either end of downtown.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
4 June 2026
Noun
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Next week, vote counts will take place Tuesday, June 16 and Thursday, June 18.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
9 June 2026
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One Japanese city is taking no chances after a series of bear sightings this week, closing nearly 100 schools as officials scour the town, and as attacks take place elsewhere in the country.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
Noun
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Amenities and experiences The hotel’s boutique stature means that there aren’t many amenities on site.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 June 2026
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It was replaced in 1924, and a replica was constructed on the site in 1984.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
Noun
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Local joint Frederick’s is a prime spot to grab a drink and catch some live music.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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The state's ranking improved by two spots from the previous year, moving from 23rd to 21st.—
Finch Walker,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
Noun
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This has led many users to question why the newsletter was sent out to other localities or why the symbol was even doubled up in the first place.—
Terrence O'Brien,
The Verge,
6 June 2026
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In July 2021, our team of five researchers set out for Qreiya 3, a remote fossil locality in upper Egypt.—
Sanaa El-Sayed,
The Conversation,
4 June 2026
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“Location.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/location. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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