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
The Editors, Scientific American, 20 May 2025
Once in place, these testing models allowed brands to try new ideas to receive feedback on what would perform well based on the data the company already has about its audience.
—Alexandra Pastore, Footwear News, 20 May 2025
Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 21 May 2025
Moments later, the beam was lifted and placed delicately along the backside of the new school.
—Lena Miano, Arkansas Online, 21 May 2025
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But there are also common-sense protections that could—and should—be put in place by both businesses and our government to prevent heat illnesses and deaths.
—The Editors, Scientific American, 20 May 2025
Once in place, these testing models allowed brands to try new ideas to receive feedback on what would perform well based on the data the company already has about its audience.
—Alexandra Pastore, Footwear News, 20 May 2025
Verb
Hussain’s family wonders whether the ladder was properly locked into place when Hussain placed his full body weight on it.
—Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 21 May 2025
Moments later, the beam was lifted and placed delicately along the backside of the new school.
—Lena Miano, Arkansas Online, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for place
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This is significantly warmer than some locations in the southeast U.S., including Miami, Florida, which should only see highs in the mid-80s.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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Researchers looked at Parkinson’s disease cases diagnosed near golf course locations and residential areas that share water sources with the courses, for a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, using data from 27 counties in Wisconsin and Minnesota.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
People.com,
13 May 2025
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In 1679, the first such facility opened in London, modeled on Ottoman designs with a central cold bath, alcoves containing warm baths, and a sweating room.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
24 May 2025
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Perhaps most notable about the agencies’ accusations is that the hackers targeted 10,000 security cameras in countries bordering Ukraine, including at border crossings, military facilities, and train stations.—
Andy Greenberg,
Wired News,
24 May 2025
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The Rafael Devers-Red Sox saga I’ve been surprised by Devers’ reactions every time he’s been asked to change positions.—
Jim Bowden,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
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Uber’s new features come as the company accelerates its leadership position in the ride-sharing market and seeks to offer more affordable alternatives for users.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
14 May 2025
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How to act during strong winds Take shelter: Immediately go inside a sturdy building during a high wind warning or severe thunderstorm warning and move to an interior room or basement.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
23 May 2025
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Though worries remain about the swelling deficit, Treasury yields eased off their highs giving stocks some breathing room again.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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This article is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial, investment, legal, or cryptocurrency advice.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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The food connoisseur knew her purpose was in the kitchen from an early age and has steadfastly surrendered to that journey ever since.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
21 May 2025
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Others in the crowd shook a wooden fence and shouted at the residence using bullhorns.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2025
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The residence is a stunning combination of craftsmanship, spaciousness, privacy and refuge on a tidy street in the suburb of Carmichael.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
22 May 2025
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Around 5,000 buildings were destroyed in St. Louis alone, St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer said in a post on X. Buildings and cars were destroyed, homes are missing entire walls and upper levels of houses and buildings are gone, photos of the disaster show.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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Pensacola faced the highest sea level rise, at a rate of 3.709 millimeters a year.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 May 2025
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The fact that the bottle is still sealed—and may contain over 100-year-old product—could significantly increase its value, particularly among niche collectors.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 May 2025
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Those wanting to experiment with the potential for business transformation are likely to want to look at building their own agents to fit niche use cases.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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“Place.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/place. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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