Synonyms of place
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as in location
the area or space occupied by or intended for something
the place chosen for the picnic there's the place where I left my umbrella
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as in position
an assignment at which one regularly works for pay
a friend got her a place in a department store's clothing department
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as in role
the action for which a person or thing is specially fitted or used or for which a thing exists
knew his place in the organization
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as in residence
the place where one lives
they have a nice little place in the country
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as in level
the placement of someone or something in relation to others in a vertical arrangement
came in fourth place in the marathon
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as in niche
a situation or activity for which a person or thing is best suited
with skills largely limited to those honed from endless hours of video games, he was having a hard time finding a place in the business world
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as in to put
to arrange something in a certain spot or position
he carefully placed the flowers in a vase
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as in to rank
to arrange or assign according to type
I'd place those cyclists in the advanced group for the training ride
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as in to estimate
to decide the size, amount, number, or distance of (something) without actual measurement
I'd place that as roughly the third largest house in the neighborhood
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as in to appoint
to pick (someone) by one's authority for a specific position or duty
placed the recent college grad in the company's research and development division
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as in to introduce
to present or bring forward for discussion
once again the issue of recurrent vandalism at the high school was placed before the town council
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as in to hire
to provide with a paying job
most of the trainees at the TV station are placed in clerical positions
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Recent Examples of place
Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 2 Mar. 2026
Bull wrote a resolution that made its way to Michigan lawmakers in hopes of adding the state to the handful of others that already have Green Alert systems in place.
—Jack Springgate, CBS News, 2 Mar. 2026
Alex Brizee
march 3, Idaho Statesman, 4 Mar. 2026
For inmates already on a hormone-replacement regimen, BOP will consider placing them on a taper plan that gradually reduces their dosage at a safe withdrawal pace.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 3 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Complemented by the opulent classicism of Dolce & Gabbana, which leaned into its signature Sicilian glamour with precision and refined detail, this week reaffirmed Milan as a place where heritage and innovation coexist with unshakable confidence.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 2 Mar. 2026
Bull wrote a resolution that made its way to Michigan lawmakers in hopes of adding the state to the handful of others that already have Green Alert systems in place.
—Jack Springgate, CBS News, 2 Mar. 2026
Verb
When Wondra was removed from his cell and placed on suicide watch, Crimin said, his possessions were boxed up.
—Alex Brizee
march 3, Idaho Statesman, 4 Mar. 2026
For inmates already on a hormone-replacement regimen, BOP will consider placing them on a taper plan that gradually reduces their dosage at a safe withdrawal pace.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 3 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for place
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The official who discussed the location requested anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the case.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
3 Mar. 2026
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The documents will visit museums in each city, with the exhibit remaining slightly longer than two weeks at each location.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Mar. 2026
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However, if disruptions last significantly longer, storage facilities in Gulf countries could quickly reach capacity, forcing broader production cuts and adding further upward pressure on oil prices.—
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CNBC,
4 Mar. 2026
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At this strategic altitude, the facility would be capable of generating gigawatt-level electricity, providing a constant and high-capacity stream of clean energy back to the planet.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Mar. 2026
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Of course, characters will be put into embarrassing positions, or embarrass themselves, embarrassment being the root of all comedy, or near enough.—
Television Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Realigning the bones virtually in their correct anatomical positions revealed the upper part of the face for the first time, including the orbital region where Little Foot’s eyes would have been.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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The budget came weeks after Gondongwana said South Africa’s debt is projected to peak this fiscal year after rising for nearly two decades, creating room for more infrastructure investment and tax relief.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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The living room has a stone fireplace and a long antique table, and opens onto sea-facing terraces.—
Angela Tafoya,
Vogue,
9 Mar. 2026
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Fingerprints of climate change Although natural variability played a role, Swain sees the fingerprints of climate change in several aspects of winter weather, including cold snaps.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
5 Mar. 2026
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Google is facing a wrongful death lawsuit alleging that its Gemini chatbot played a role in the suicide of a 36-year-old Florida man.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Mar. 2026
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Police said in a statement the man was shot at near his residence earlier Wednesday and returned home with a bullet wound, prompting his mother to call 911.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Mar. 2026
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The rooms The Asher Adams split-personality architecture translates into the 225 rooms that feel more like residences.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Mar. 2026
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In addition to seeing stronger hair over time, she’s noticed that adding this formula to her regimen has helped improve her energy levels and balance her hormone levels.—
Emily Orofino,
Vogue,
4 Mar. 2026
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There’s a lower level of proof for a preliminary hearing — not the same burden of proof that’s needed during a trial, which requires that the jury believe the defendant committed the crime beyond a reasonable doubt.—
Alex Brizee
March 3,
Idaho Statesman,
4 Mar. 2026
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True crime podcasts started out as a niche — and in the early days, advertisers were wary about buying into them, concerned about their brands being adjacent to what might be perceived as grisly or sensational content.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
6 Mar. 2026
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But there are plenty of other film festivals in Colorado, from Oscar-bait showcases and mini-fests to touring, niche and genre-specific events that appeal to outdoor enthusiasts, the LGBTQ community, and horror fans — sometimes all at once.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Place.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/place. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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