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
May 12 Initial location: Los Angeles County, Calif. Fire type: Wildfire
Fire name: LAC-166343
A new wildfire was reported today at 10:25 p.m. in Los Angeles County.
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Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 13 May 2025
But as lapilli fell from the sky during the first phase of the eruption, the rock debris, which reached up to nine feet in some locations, quickly flooded the house through the atrium.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 May 2025
Given President Donald Trump’s noises around annexing Greenland from Denmark, which counts it as an autonomous territory despite its location in North America, interest could be high on this one.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 13 May 2025
Researchers looked at Parkinson’s disease cases diagnosed near golf course locations and residential areas that share water sources with the courses, for a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, using data from 27 counties in Wisconsin and Minnesota.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 13 May 2025
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Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 13 May 2025
But as lapilli fell from the sky during the first phase of the eruption, the rock debris, which reached up to nine feet in some locations, quickly flooded the house through the atrium.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 May 2025
Given President Donald Trump’s noises around annexing Greenland from Denmark, which counts it as an autonomous territory despite its location in North America, interest could be high on this one.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 13 May 2025
Researchers looked at Parkinson’s disease cases diagnosed near golf course locations and residential areas that share water sources with the courses, for a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, using data from 27 counties in Wisconsin and Minnesota.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for location
Noun
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The River Electric, a chic camp resort, swim club, and event venue, opens May 23rd, offering a contemporary take on classic outdoor adventures.—
Regan Stephens,
Travel + Leisure,
20 May 2025
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The main tour makes way for MLP for a bit , then return in Mid-June for the Orange County Cup and favorite venue Life Time San Clemente.—
Todd Boss,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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And while the cabin may not be the most conventional place to blend or apply contour, landing glam may just be worth the little bit of turbulence.—
Isabelle Rodney,
CNN Money,
20 May 2025
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The strike has been going on for close to a year, and there is no deal yet in place with video game companies.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
20 May 2025
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The site indicated his arm strength (Grade 60,) and power potential (Grade 55,) as his best overall tools.—
Bernie Pleskoff,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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The entire left side of the block was razed and is now the site of Hill Wheatley Plaza.—
Ray Hanley,
Arkansas Online,
20 May 2025
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Only the Pittsburgh Steelers, who let both Justin Fields and Russell Wilson walk in free agency, have uncertainty at that spot.—
Troy Finnegan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
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While podcast companies are able to generate revenue from the sponsorships embedded in the shows, YouTube is typically in charge of the traditional ad spots during breaks.—
Lillian Rizzo,
CNBC,
14 May 2025
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As many Americans struggle with higher costs for housing, property tax relief may be one means of easing the burden – even as some observers say taxpayers across the country shouldn’t be on the hook for decisions made in other states and localities.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
21 May 2025
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Each of the 50 states has its own procurement portal, and countless localities—like cities, counties and school districts—post on separate websites.—
Derek Hoyt,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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“Location.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/location. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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