PLACEMENT Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

placement

noun

Definition of placement

as in assignment

the act of assigning someone to a suitable place (such as a job or class) Several of our students qualified for placement in the art program.

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Recent Examples of placement Polish President Karol Nawrocki is focusing on negotiations with the United States over troop placement in his country, seeking the reassurance of an ally’s presence amid unprecedented instability and opposition from technocrats in Brussels. — Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 4 Nov. 2026 Both had the same icy-white shade of bob, not to mention their matching blush placement, lip shade and pinched smize to the camera. — Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2026 The law requires a transition plan for workers and owners in 2027, as well as humane placement of the animals. — Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026 Small tweaks to application, placement and product pairings can make familiar makeup feel fresh. — Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for placement

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That is a difficult assignment against Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins, who is tied for the league lead with 16 touchdown passes.

— Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 1 Nov. 2026
An order from Justice Gabriel became no longer necessary after Weeks’ decision, which will lead to the assignment of a second visiting judge in the case.

— Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Oct. 2026

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The charter amendment sent to voters by a majority of the sitting commissioners sets up an independent board with the power to set the salary for the 13-member commission.

— Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 4 Nov. 2026
McGeorge, a third-generation Roseville resident and member of the same transportation commission, also served on the Roseville City School District Foundation board.

— Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026

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Speaking of the midterms, Mitt Romney was heard from after the elections Tuesday night.

— Mitt Cassidy, Arkansas Online, 6 Nov. 2026
Statistical data shows that total expenditure for these midterms approached 12 billion dollars, with Musk contributing nearly 500 million dollars to the Republican party as the election cycle's single largest individual donor.

— , CNBC, 6 Nov. 2026

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