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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 locations
Officers are using mobile license plate readers in high-risk locations, deploying air support, and coordinating across specialized divisions to track and arrest suspects believed to be involved in high-value burglaries.
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Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
The program will only apply to productions that shoot for a maximum of three consecutive days and in a maximum of three locations.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 21 Apr. 2026
Region Direct connects the Fan Festival to 15 locations across the metro (including Lawrence, Independence, Overland Park and more) with buses running every 20 minutes (30 minutes for Lawrence).
—Taylor Haught, Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 2026
The America Reads the Bible event — with each participant reading a passage aloud — is being livestreamed this week from the Museum of the Bible in Washington and other locations.
—ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
Southerly wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph across lower elevations with gusts up to 60 mph in wind prone locations.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Under the pilot program, certain productions shooting for up to three days and up to three locations will pay just $350.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
Some of these locations have faced threats and violence.
—Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2026
As of 2025, King Taco has 24 locations throughout Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties.
—Julie Sharp, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
The program will only apply to productions that shoot for a maximum of three consecutive days and in a maximum of three locations.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 21 Apr. 2026
Region Direct connects the Fan Festival to 15 locations across the metro (including Lawrence, Independence, Overland Park and more) with buses running every 20 minutes (30 minutes for Lawrence).
—Taylor Haught, Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 2026
The America Reads the Bible event — with each participant reading a passage aloud — is being livestreamed this week from the Museum of the Bible in Washington and other locations.
—ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
Southerly wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph across lower elevations with gusts up to 60 mph in wind prone locations.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Under the pilot program, certain productions shooting for up to three days and up to three locations will pay just $350.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
Some of these locations have faced threats and violence.
—Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2026
As of 2025, King Taco has 24 locations throughout Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties.
—Julie Sharp, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for locations
Noun
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The city’s nightlife offerings — including everything from concert venues and nightclubs to some wine bars and restaurants — are set to see a major overhaul this year as the city’s licensing department proposes changes to its regulatory framework for them.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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First, basic core services, which can be life threatening, need to be met, then services like libraries and parks/recreation venues that are used by all income levels need to be funded.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Wolves, who immediately finished in the Europa League places in 2019 after a six-season spell away from the top flight, offer a more realistic target.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Not in the offseason, when their coaching staffs and front offices regularly trade places.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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Situated between El Segundo and Hermosa Beach and home to about 35,500 residents, Manhattan Beach boasts such sites as its century-old pier, walking and biking path called the Strand, Sand Dune Park and a walkable downtown featuring boutiques and eateries.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
24 Apr. 2026
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Tracking sites showed the Ford in the Red Sea earlier this week.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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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Naperville Central junior Ryan Pall has seen action at first base and catcher and has gotten at-bats at several spots in the batting order.—
Matt Le Cren,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In some states and localities, legal representation may be required depending on the circumstances.—
Nancy Ashburn,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
24 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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“Locations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/locations. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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