locations

noun

plural of location
as in venues
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 Several locations were reportedly hit on Qeshm Island, located in the Strait of Hormuz. — Jomana Karadsheh, CNN Money, 19 July 2026 The deal is valid at participating Wendy's locations nationwide for dine-in, carry out and via the drive-thru for orders placed on the Wendy's app or website. — Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 18 July 2026 Where wind and solar are built matters The researchers found that locations best suited for renewable projects under future climate conditions can differ meaningfully from those identified using historic weather data. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 18 July 2026 Earlier this week, health officials said a lettuce supplier to Taco Bell locations in the Midwest was the source of most infections. — Jaewon Kang, Fortune, 18 July 2026 Not quite as hot today, but heat index values still end up near 105 for many locations. — Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026 The sprawling Television City property is one of the most desirable locations in Los Angeles, sharing fences with the Original Farmers Market and the luxury Grove outdoor shopping center, each of which attracts millions of visitors every year. — Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026 According to the American Museum of Natural History, the best viewing locations are Manhattan’s broad cross streets with clear views west toward the Hudson River. — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026 The Blu Olive has two other in locations in Greenwich and Westport. — Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 11 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for locations
  1. venues
  2. places
  3. sites
  4. spots
  5. localities
Noun
  • Price discovery for a single company would end up quietly split across several incompatible venues.
    — Mike Cahill, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
  • Since 1963, it has been known as one of the world’s premier venues for 70MM exhibition.
    — Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 22 July 2026
Definition of venues
Noun
  • On his posts online, Americans have responded with tons of recommendations for places to visit and where to eat, and some have even invited him over for a homecooked meal.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 July 2026
  • Many places sell Taylor Farms produce, including Publix, Whole Foods, Winn-Dixie, Fresco y Más, The Fresh Market, Walmart, Target, Sprouts Farmers Market and Dollar General, according to Taylor Farms’ website.
    — Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 18 July 2026
Definition of places
Noun
  • Sebastia is one of the most layered archaeological sites in the Middle East.
    — Zeena Saifi, CNN Money, 21 July 2026
  • The full-length has spent 38 frames on that list, which details the albums that earn the most plays via streaming sites in the United States.
    — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Definition of sites
Noun
  • Its owners are hoping to return to Korea to be with family, though both spots remain open for now.
    — Chadd Cripe. Produced with AI assistance, Idaho Statesman, 18 July 2026
  • These, however, contain lactic acid, which is a mild alternative that still helps remove dead skin cells and lessen the look of fine lines and dark spots.
    — Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 18 July 2026
Definition of spots
Noun
  • The former was a concentration area for 200,000 refugees expelled from 247 localities, villages and towns and the area’s original 80,000 inhabitants; and the latter a frontier zone designed to incarcerate them.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 July 2026
  • Florida’s new data-center law gave localities more power to restrict or even stop construction.
    — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 15 July 2026
Definition of localities

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“Locations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/locations. Accessed 24 Jul. 2026.

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