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
Many students who would’ve had to work outside jobs during their studies will be freed up to focus on clinical placements and internships, Mancillas said.
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Christopher Buchanan, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
Beyond head-honcho Evilgiane’s handful of major placements, SG keep themselves busy by engaging with whoever's bubbling under the surface.
—Olivier Lafontant, Pitchfork, 6 Apr. 2026
Bridges found placements for 60% of those people, but could not find placements for 34% of the group because of systemic barriers like regulations and finances, not because the group members were unwilling to receive care.
—Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 5 Apr. 2026
Even with the use of tools to filter out harmful content, unwanted placements still happen.
—Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2026
Ythier reports that the practice is pursuing New York State CEU provider status and supports graduate field placements and undergraduate internships.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Officials say reducing the number of animals in the shelter through adoption and foster placements is one of the most effective ways to limit potential exposure.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
As for Emmy strategy, HBO Max strategists and representatives have yet to decide category placements.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 2 Apr. 2026
Officers have made six times more camping arrests than shelter placements since January 2024.
—Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
Christopher Buchanan, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
Beyond head-honcho Evilgiane’s handful of major placements, SG keep themselves busy by engaging with whoever's bubbling under the surface.
—Olivier Lafontant, Pitchfork, 6 Apr. 2026
Bridges found placements for 60% of those people, but could not find placements for 34% of the group because of systemic barriers like regulations and finances, not because the group members were unwilling to receive care.
—Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 5 Apr. 2026
Even with the use of tools to filter out harmful content, unwanted placements still happen.
—Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2026
Ythier reports that the practice is pursuing New York State CEU provider status and supports graduate field placements and undergraduate internships.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Officials say reducing the number of animals in the shelter through adoption and foster placements is one of the most effective ways to limit potential exposure.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
As for Emmy strategy, HBO Max strategists and representatives have yet to decide category placements.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 2 Apr. 2026
Officers have made six times more camping arrests than shelter placements since January 2024.
—Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for placements
Noun
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This level of cardio — paired with the fatigue of heavy minutes and grueling defensive assignments — affects a player’s in-season regimen for physical maintenance.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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Reporter kidnapped in Baghdad known for pursuing gutsy, low-budget assignments while living ‘frugal existence’.—
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FOXNews.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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Ligon and Belmore’s commissions will serve as anchors on opposite ends of the Mississippi Riverfront, which will host more than a dozen works.—
Maximilíano Durón,
ARTnews.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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Outside of his legal career, Cabrera has been involved in politics, served on several major boards in the region and been appointed to various city commissions.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The guide covers elections in Jackson, Clay and Platte counties, as well as the Kansas City earnings tax ballot question.—
Rashad Alexander,
Kansas City Star,
6 Apr. 2026
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To be sure, getting a defense budget through Congress could drag on, perhaps even past the midterm elections.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Placements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/placements. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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