Synonyms of place
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as in location 
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as in facility
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as in position
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as in room
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as in purpose
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as in residence
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as in level
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as in niche
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as in chapter
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as in to situate
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as in to rank
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as in to estimate
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as in to be
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as in to appoint
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as in to introduce
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as in to hire
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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 purpose
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 situate
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
Merrill Fabry, Time, 9 Oct. 2025
At the beginning, Matty definitely knows less than Olympia, and that’s a different place for characters to start in in the second season.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 9 Oct. 2025
Ashleigh N. Deluca, Parents, 8 Oct. 2025
Most of the reporting was via standups from outside the courthouse, or stationary shots of a microphone, placed there in case Comey and his legal team decided to address the media, or prosecution.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Vélib started the year earlier, and Copenhagen had started a system in 1995, but the tech behind Montreal’s scheme became the backbone for bike-sharing programs in London, New York, Chicago, and dozens of other places, turning two wheels into a genuine option for navigating cities.
—Merrill Fabry, Time, 9 Oct. 2025
At the beginning, Matty definitely knows less than Olympia, and that’s a different place for characters to start in in the second season.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 9 Oct. 2025
Verb
This begins with creating a family environment that allows all family members to express the full spectrum of human emotion, placing particular importance on caring, cooperation, and curiosity.
—Ashleigh N. Deluca, Parents, 8 Oct. 2025
Most of the reporting was via standups from outside the courthouse, or stationary shots of a microphone, placed there in case Comey and his legal team decided to address the media, or prosecution.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for place
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The location and duration of the shortages have been inconsistent, Duffy said.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN Money,
8 Oct. 2025
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The laws establish safe-haven locations and stipulate that the baby be turned over to the state, though in some states, private adoption agencies are allowed to take custody of the child.—
Alana Semuels,
Time,
8 Oct. 2025
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The team found that actual methane and nitrous oxide emissions from these facilities were far higher than the Environmental Protection Agency’s estimates.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Oct. 2025
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Israel, meanwhile, has emerged from the war in a much stronger security position after decimating Hamas in Gaza, slamming Hezbollah in Lebanon, and hammering Iran's nuclear facilities.—
Greg Myre,
NPR,
9 Oct. 2025
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Undoubtedly, there are players with potential and talent at Tuchel’s disposal, but very little valuable experience in a position that requires more maturity and discipline.—
Rob Tanner,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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The company is establishing the Accessibility Council and creating new roles, including outreach positions that will collaborate with communities who advocate for disability inclusion.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
23 Sep. 2025
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Williams — joined by family members, current and past KU coaches, players and support staff — on Tuesday afternoon cut the ribbon on the room that bears his name.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
8 Oct. 2025
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Carrying it around feels more like lugging a speaker than a dainty portable gadget, but that handle makes moving it between rooms surprisingly manageable.—
Jade Chung-Lee,
PC Magazine,
8 Oct. 2025
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The description herein is a summary and intended for informational purposes only and does not include all terms, conditions and exclusions of the policies described.—
David McMillin,
CNBC,
8 Oct. 2025
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Each piece was weathered and color-coded to signal hierarchy and purpose, grounding the film’s grand concept of a migrating Earth into reality.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Oct. 2025
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Bull is university organist and organ professor at UCLA as well as organist-in-residence at First Congregational Church of Los Angeles, which houses one of the largest pipe organs in the world.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Oct. 2025
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The State Department has announced new rules requiring immigrant visa applicants to attend interviews in their country of residence from November 1, with limited exceptions.—
Alia Shoaib,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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However, there are an equal amount of people who doubt his ability to stick around at the professional level.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Oct. 2025
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In 2019, the state of New Jersey ordered the owner of an industrial plant in West Deptford to address chemical contamination at the site, where high levels of PFNA had been found in the nearby soil and water.—
Sharon Lerner,
ProPublica,
10 Oct. 2025
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The unexpected September hit that broke anime movie records has Hollywood weighing future releases of what some consider a niche genre.—
Auzinea Bacon,
CNN Money,
5 Oct. 2025
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Thanks in large part to the internet and social media, this demographic has become loud, unignorable, and—for many booksellers and publishers in other literary niches—enviable.—
Rebecca Ackermann,
The Atlantic,
5 Oct. 2025
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“Place.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/place. Accessed 12 Oct. 2025.
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