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
According to Henry, hardscaping should play a major role in decisions like plant bed locations and tree placements to prevent unnecessary repairs, removals, and renovations in the future.
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Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 24 Apr. 2026
After hundreds of birds found their placements, one chicken remained without a home.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Apr. 2026
As an art form and a sport abundant in competition and comparison, dancing revealed to me that growth is not measured by placements and comments, but by resilience and persistence.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026
Official category placements and episode submissions will be announced at a later date.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 16 Apr. 2026
Everybody has to make sure that children are safe and in appropriate placements.
—Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2026
The results led to the installation of 10 wildlife crossing signs across a 19-mile stretch of FM 3005, with placements designed to alert drivers in both directions.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
But for other children placed in facilities through court order or child welfare, state reports show out-of-state placements have surged in recent years as a series of Michigan facilities closed.
—CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
But last week, when FIFA converted tickets to specific seats in specific sections, many fans received unfavorable placements, in corners or behind a goal.
—Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 24 Apr. 2026
After hundreds of birds found their placements, one chicken remained without a home.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Apr. 2026
As an art form and a sport abundant in competition and comparison, dancing revealed to me that growth is not measured by placements and comments, but by resilience and persistence.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026
Official category placements and episode submissions will be announced at a later date.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 16 Apr. 2026
Everybody has to make sure that children are safe and in appropriate placements.
—Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2026
The results led to the installation of 10 wildlife crossing signs across a 19-mile stretch of FM 3005, with placements designed to alert drivers in both directions.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
But for other children placed in facilities through court order or child welfare, state reports show out-of-state placements have surged in recent years as a series of Michigan facilities closed.
—CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
But last week, when FIFA converted tickets to specific seats in specific sections, many fans received unfavorable placements, in corners or behind a goal.
—Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for placements
Noun
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American is adding fees for seat assignments in basic economy, even for its elite-tier loyalty members.—
Mae Anderson,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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The affiliates, like the big league club, are also using pre-game homework assignments to have players work on their swing decisions.—
Spencer Nusbaum,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
Noun
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During the Cannes Film Festival, Goldfinch International and Fablemill will co-host a private gathering at the harbor convening senior figures from film commissions, government advisory bodies, fund managers, studios and technology founders across MENA, Southeast Asia, Africa and South Asia.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
6 May 2026
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The main initiatives introduced by subnational governments are the establishment of film commissions, the creation of film funds, and the building of film studios.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
5 May 2026
Noun
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Political candidates have bet on their own elections.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
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That is according to a new analysis, shared exclusively with NPR ahead of its release, by States United Action, a nonprofit that seeks to protect elections and has been tracking candidate positions on the validity of election results since 2022.—
Miles Parks,
NPR,
4 May 2026
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“Placements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/placements. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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