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
Sho Dewan, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
There’s also a pizza topped with shrimp and bacon, a take on a Reuben sandwich made with fish in place of corned beef, and fried oysters tossed in buffalo sauce and blue cheese.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2025
Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2025
The deputy who fired his weapon was placed on administrative leave with pay, as is standard protocol.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 26 Apr. 2025
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Noun
If your boss is constantly performing for senior leadership, such as dropping names, seeking praise, or taking credit for team wins, chances are their priorities aren’t in the right place.
—Sho Dewan, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
There’s also a pizza topped with shrimp and bacon, a take on a Reuben sandwich made with fish in place of corned beef, and fried oysters tossed in buffalo sauce and blue cheese.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2025
Verb
After a Mass, Francis' coffin was placed on an open-air popemobile and transported to the burial site outside the Vatican by a motorcade that traversed the streets of Rome, lined by cheering crowds.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2025
The deputy who fired his weapon was placed on administrative leave with pay, as is standard protocol.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 26 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for place
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Photos: National chain retailers shutter locations across the U.S. A break from the news 💋 Pucker up!—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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The exact lineup varies by location, but skywatchers across the globe will see this trio impress.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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The facility also has office space, dormitories and private sleeping spaces for VIPs, and training rooms.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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On April 30, Ukrainian forces targeted the Murom Instrument-Building Plant in Russia's Vladimir region, a facility producing ignition devices for military ammunition.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Apr. 2025
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That’s why many in the real estate space are disappointed in the decision by a Washington regulator to end support for some programs that helped many Americans over that hurdle and into a position to buy homes.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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This is impossible: there is no getting politics out of art because the desire to remove politics from art is itself a political position.—
S. C. Cornell,
New Yorker,
2 May 2025
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Pharmacy layout: Wider aisles, new private screening rooms and private checkout areas.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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Video is also growing as the company sees increasing engagement with video podcasts and music videos and there’s room to expand.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 2025
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And then there's still a question after that, of meaning and purpose.—
Billy Perrigo,
Time,
27 Apr. 2025
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The two sides talked football on the visit, but the other purpose of bringing him to the Virginia Mason Athletic Center was to learn about the young man under the helmet.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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Court documents state several shots entered the residence, penetrating multiple walls.—
Gael Langdon,
Arkansas Online,
28 Apr. 2025
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Novato will get to count the homes toward its state mandate to foster the creation of 2,090 new residences by 2031.—
Richard Halstead,
Mercury News,
28 Apr. 2025
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When traveling with a partner, or with friends, the strategizing can reach a whole other level.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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The duo forged a bond while on England duty at under-17 level.—
Paul Taylor,
New York Times,
24 Apr. 2025
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The power of going niche Unlike horizontal giants that aim to be all things to all people, vertical marketplaces specialize.—
Peter Bendor-Samuel,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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And in this economy, the cost of fragrances, especially those that are niche and designer, are unattainable and unaffordable for many.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Place.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/place. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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