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
After just a few days of availability, the cut earns Gaga lofty new placements on several tallies in the United Kingdom.
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Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Close to 100 underserved high school students and recent high school graduates get the opportunity to learn about basic tools and engine components, gain financial literacy and assistance with job placements through internships.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2025
Under the creative direction of Trey Laird, the campaign will appear across all Donna Karan New York social channels, as well as digital platforms, print placements and premium outdoor displays across key markets.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
For weeks leading up to the election, judges barter for their votes with candidates and make deals for which court system, division and courthouse they will be assigned to, and power players jockey for the supervisory placements, or presiding judge positions, by promising a bloc of loyal votes.
—Paul Vallas, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
These placements aren’t coincidental but tactical.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
Influencers are increasingly becoming the tastemakers driving streaming spikes, chart placements, and even tour demand.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 27 Aug. 2025
Pearl Jam and Foo Fighters come next, with 42 and 41 placements, respectively.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
This feud has opened up a new wave of stan culture in hip-hop, with accounts going head-to-head on social media about each rapper’s achievements, chart placements, their music catalogs, and spreading unverified rumors.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA TODAY, 24 Mar. 2025
Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Close to 100 underserved high school students and recent high school graduates get the opportunity to learn about basic tools and engine components, gain financial literacy and assistance with job placements through internships.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2025
Under the creative direction of Trey Laird, the campaign will appear across all Donna Karan New York social channels, as well as digital platforms, print placements and premium outdoor displays across key markets.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
For weeks leading up to the election, judges barter for their votes with candidates and make deals for which court system, division and courthouse they will be assigned to, and power players jockey for the supervisory placements, or presiding judge positions, by promising a bloc of loyal votes.
—Paul Vallas, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
These placements aren’t coincidental but tactical.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
Influencers are increasingly becoming the tastemakers driving streaming spikes, chart placements, and even tour demand.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 27 Aug. 2025
Pearl Jam and Foo Fighters come next, with 42 and 41 placements, respectively.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
This feud has opened up a new wave of stan culture in hip-hop, with accounts going head-to-head on social media about each rapper’s achievements, chart placements, their music catalogs, and spreading unverified rumors.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA TODAY, 24 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for placements
Noun
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Each day should include module training, role-play assignments and specific sales activities, all outlined in a daily checklist.—
Ryan Hohman,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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But a subjective review of IL assignments over the past five years suggests this wave of early-September injuries is more notable than in recent seasons.—
Chad Jennings,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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State policymakers also have an important role to play because state public utility commissions set many of the policies that govern utilities.—
Brian Deese,
Foreign Affairs,
9 Sep. 2025
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In the same way that influencers earn commissions by curating shopping lists on platforms like LikeToKnowIt (LTK)—where every click-through or purchase generates revenue—Patel curates a network of luxury hotels, venues, and vendors.—
Sindhya Valloppillil,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Their path back to congressional power runs through winning swing districts and states in the 2026 midterm elections, where a connection to a Democratic Socialist would be politically toxic.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Sep. 2025
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Betting on sports and elections isn’t new, but a court gave the industry a push last fall by granting Kalshi regulatory approval for election wagering.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Placements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/placements. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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