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
Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 18 May 2026
This commitment to sustainability and sense of place aligns with Taittinger’s grape growing and wine making philosophy, so the partnership makes sense at multiple levels.
—Claudia Alarcón, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2026
Communities in other states that also enjoy a tradition of local health regulation, including California, are studying NFG and watching these political dynamics in the commonwealth, placing Massachusetts’ public health leadership in the balance.
—Katharine Silbaugh, STAT, 19 May 2026
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Noun
Get ready — Rolling Stone is introducing the Rolling Stone Residency, an exclusive series of interviews and performances that will take place at the West Village’s iconic Cherry Lane Theatre in New York.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 18 May 2026
This commitment to sustainability and sense of place aligns with Taittinger’s grape growing and wine making philosophy, so the partnership makes sense at multiple levels.
—Claudia Alarcón, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Verb
While other murals created by student artists over the last 16 years are placed on buildings deeper into the school, the new one fills a wall just inside the front gates.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2026
Communities in other states that also enjoy a tradition of local health regulation, including California, are studying NFG and watching these political dynamics in the commonwealth, placing Massachusetts’ public health leadership in the balance.
—Katharine Silbaugh, STAT, 19 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for place
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Every scene is shot on location, the soundtrack is wall-to-wall bangers, and the cast is perfect with a few key roles filled by actors in their bygone prime and maybe one or two from beyond the grave.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
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On the Democratic side, Jesse Brewer, a former area manager for 7-Eleven locations, is running against Melissa Strange, a supply-chain director for an agribusiness company.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
19 May 2026
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Kids There’s a baby changing facility on the ground floor.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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Check the product label for any special instructions or contact a waste disposal facility for advice.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
19 May 2026
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The position is modeled after a similar concierge role in the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.—
P.R. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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The idea of a managerial change in October if Liverpool stick with Slot through the off-season feels ominous, because a couple of poor early results will bring back the negativity currently engulfing the club and his position will become untenable.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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Currency dealers monitor exchange rates as an electronic screen (top) shows South Korea's benchmark stock index (KOSPI) in a foreign exchange dealing room at the Hana Bank headquarters in Seoul on March 13, 2026.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
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While searching the property, Langston saw hundreds of photographs of the Toures and their extended family on display throughout the rooms.—
Yudhijit Bhattacharjee,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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Tyrique George, after a more prominent role at the beginning of the campaign, has spent his 2026 on loan at Everton and has featured consistently from the bench — but without scoring in his 10 league appearances.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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The skilled staff have to wear more than one hat at this camp, everyone has multiple roles to play and multiple skill sets.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 May 2026
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The backstory Built in 1710, the Stockton Inn has served as a private residence, a Prohibition-era speakeasy, and a riverside retreat for famous artists, musicians, and authors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 May 2026
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In June, investigators executed a search warrant at the girlfriend’s residence, where authorities allegedly discovered a 32-gallon trash can that later tested positive for Alexis’ blood, WISC reported.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
20 May 2026
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Evidencing at every level the way culture and biology interact, music gives the lie to this false binary.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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Officials said the move would return troop levels in Europe to those seen in 2021.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
20 May 2026
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Her endorsement, paired with research on how the blankets affect stress hormones, has helped turn a once-niche sleep accessory into a mainstream wellness staple.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
15 May 2026
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Other clinics have carved out their own niches.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
15 May 2026
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“Place.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/place. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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