as in assignments
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 placements
No one has to compete for airplay or video placements or even Billboard slots anymore to get exposure; the online algorithm is both a free-for-all and the end-all-be-all.
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Olivier Lafontant, Pitchfork, 9 June 2026
Diving into the depth chart Since the pads are not on yet and there’s only so much to take out of offseason settings like this on the field from a spectator standpoint, arguably the biggest points to take away are certain depth chart placements.
—Nick Harris
june 9, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 June 2026
The Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter (BARCS) has paused all dog intakes, adoptions, and foster placements because of a threat of parvovirus.
—Adam Thompson, CBS News, 5 June 2026
While most children are placed with relatives or fictive kin when possible, those placements will now be required in emergency situations.
—Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 2 June 2026
Meanwhile, fully on-site roles went from 60% of placements in 2019 to 22% this year.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 2 June 2026
Traditional World Cup advertising remains enormously expensive, particularly for brands competing for premium television placements during major matches.
—Ian Shepherd, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Deep industry integration through co-op programs, longer-term placements, and meaningful partnerships.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 28 May 2026
May also was an accomplished musician and songwriter, releasing several original albums and garnering music placements across TV programs, including American Horror Story, The Sinner, Cold Case and Brothers & Sisters.
—Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 28 May 2026
Olivier Lafontant, Pitchfork, 9 June 2026
Diving into the depth chart Since the pads are not on yet and there’s only so much to take out of offseason settings like this on the field from a spectator standpoint, arguably the biggest points to take away are certain depth chart placements.
—Nick Harris
june 9, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 June 2026
The Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter (BARCS) has paused all dog intakes, adoptions, and foster placements because of a threat of parvovirus.
—Adam Thompson, CBS News, 5 June 2026
While most children are placed with relatives or fictive kin when possible, those placements will now be required in emergency situations.
—Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 2 June 2026
Meanwhile, fully on-site roles went from 60% of placements in 2019 to 22% this year.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 2 June 2026
Traditional World Cup advertising remains enormously expensive, particularly for brands competing for premium television placements during major matches.
—Ian Shepherd, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Deep industry integration through co-op programs, longer-term placements, and meaningful partnerships.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 28 May 2026
May also was an accomplished musician and songwriter, releasing several original albums and garnering music placements across TV programs, including American Horror Story, The Sinner, Cold Case and Brothers & Sisters.
—Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for placements
Noun
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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools assignments can shift, and a house on one street may feed into a different school than the one next door.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
29 May 2026
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Over time, those uncomfortable assignments became the very experiences that carried me into executive leadership.—
Christine Lentz,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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Across the fine jewelry industry, designers are reporting growing demand for heirloom remodeling, engagement ring redesigns and bespoke commissions that repurpose stones with personal history.—
Lauren Fisher,
Footwear News,
3 June 2026
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But the Governor controls the cogs of government through thousands of appointments to boards and commissions.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
30 May 2026
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The Republican president, struggling with record-low approval ratings ahead of November midterm elections, has often hinted at an imminent deal with Tehran, but none has yet eventuated.—
Parisa Hafezi,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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Raman’s campaign also received contributions from writers and comedians who have made up the council member’s donation base in her previous elections.—
Noah Goldberg,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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“Placements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/placements. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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