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as in locations
the area or space occupied by or intended for something
the place chosen for the picnic there's the place where I left my umbrella
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as in facilities
a building, room, or suite of rooms occupied by a service business
we're going to our favorite place to eat
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as in positions
an assignment at which one regularly works for pay
a friend got her a place in a department store's clothing department
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as in roles
the action for which a person or thing is specially fitted or used or for which a thing exists
knew his place in the organization
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as in residences
the place where one lives
they have a nice little place in the country
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as in levels
the placement of someone or something in relation to others in a vertical arrangement
came in fourth place in the marathon
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as in niches
a situation or activity for which a person or thing is best suited
with skills largely limited to those honed from endless hours of video games, he was having a hard time finding a place in the business world
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as in situates
to arrange something in a certain spot or position
he carefully placed the flowers in a vase
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as in ranks
to arrange or assign according to type
I'd place those cyclists in the advanced group for the training ride
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as in estimates
to decide the size, amount, number, or distance of (something) without actual measurement
I'd place that as roughly the third largest house in the neighborhood
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as in names
to pick (someone) by one's authority for a specific position or duty
placed the recent college grad in the company's research and development division
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as in introduces
to present or bring forward for discussion
once again the issue of recurrent vandalism at the high school was placed before the town council
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as in recruits
to provide with a paying job
most of the trainees at the TV station are placed in clerical positions
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Recent Examples of places
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Mar. 2026
California oil production has been on the decline since the 1980s, largely because existing oil fields are becoming depleted and there are more economical places to produce.
—Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2026
There's a reason these places have been serving up meals for decades – and in some cases, centuries, even – across New England.
—The Providence Journal, 13 Mar. 2026
In 2024, the school was named one of America’s Most Endangered places, according to Indiana Landmarks.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
On March 2, CharlotteFive invited readers to tell us their favorite places to eat sandwiches.
—Simone Jasper
march 13, Charlotte Observer, 13 Mar. 2026
Now, Beaudet and her colleagues have digitally rearranged the facial bones to their rightful places, providing a clearer look at Little Foot’s face — and hinting at features that may be shared across the human family tree.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 7 Mar. 2026
Congress is on track to see record turnover this year as lawmakers forgo reelection, and in few places is that spate of retirements felt as deeply as in Illinois.
—ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
During cold snaps, crowds gather at places like Blue Spring State Park, Crystal River and Tampa Electric’s Manatee Viewing Center for a glimpse.
—Doris Alvarez Cea, Florida Times-Union, 6 Mar. 2026
Dennis Harvey, Variety, 14 Mar. 2026
Only reimagines denim beyond an everyday wardrobe staple and places it at the intersection of fashion, music and digital culture in a new campaign called Cultural Blue Movement.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 13 Mar. 2026
Suddenly, Jamie busts through the house to Claire’s (Caitriona Balfe) surgical room and gently places Amy on the table.
—Lincee Ray, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Mar. 2026
Many Iranians see this as further evidence that the government places little value on the safety of its citizens.
—Pegah Banihashemi, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
The retrospective exhibit places the 26,000-acre, undeveloped Georgia barrier island near Savannah among the most important artist colonies of the 20th century.
—Amy Paige Condon, AJC.com, 12 Mar. 2026
One of the cops even places a hand on the robot’s shoulder, humanizing the display.
—Frank Landymore, Futurism, 12 Mar. 2026
Personal information includes a person's address, phone number, social security number, previous legal names, the name and address of their employer and places the person often visits or will visit in the future, the legislation lists.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 12 Mar. 2026
This time, the two shops were located in Chicago and San Francisco – again, places that pride themselves on their unique and recognizable design culture.
—Conrad Kickert, The Conversation, 11 Mar. 2026
Noun
Few places exemplify the raw, untamed beauty of Ireland’s west coast as this natural wonder, a dramatic stretch of coastline that's equal parts historic site, geological marvel, conservation area, and unbeatable photo backdrop.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Mar. 2026
California oil production has been on the decline since the 1980s, largely because existing oil fields are becoming depleted and there are more economical places to produce.
—Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2026
There's a reason these places have been serving up meals for decades – and in some cases, centuries, even – across New England.
—The Providence Journal, 13 Mar. 2026
In 2024, the school was named one of America’s Most Endangered places, according to Indiana Landmarks.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
On March 2, CharlotteFive invited readers to tell us their favorite places to eat sandwiches.
—Simone Jasper
march 13, Charlotte Observer, 13 Mar. 2026
Now, Beaudet and her colleagues have digitally rearranged the facial bones to their rightful places, providing a clearer look at Little Foot’s face — and hinting at features that may be shared across the human family tree.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 7 Mar. 2026
Congress is on track to see record turnover this year as lawmakers forgo reelection, and in few places is that spate of retirements felt as deeply as in Illinois.
—ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
During cold snaps, crowds gather at places like Blue Spring State Park, Crystal River and Tampa Electric’s Manatee Viewing Center for a glimpse.
—Doris Alvarez Cea, Florida Times-Union, 6 Mar. 2026
Verb
Cinematographer Ben Goodman straddles the line between both with sharp lensing that places particular emphasis on overhead shots, underlining Caplan’s horizontal helplessness.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 14 Mar. 2026
Only reimagines denim beyond an everyday wardrobe staple and places it at the intersection of fashion, music and digital culture in a new campaign called Cultural Blue Movement.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 13 Mar. 2026
Suddenly, Jamie busts through the house to Claire’s (Caitriona Balfe) surgical room and gently places Amy on the table.
—Lincee Ray, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Mar. 2026
Many Iranians see this as further evidence that the government places little value on the safety of its citizens.
—Pegah Banihashemi, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
The retrospective exhibit places the 26,000-acre, undeveloped Georgia barrier island near Savannah among the most important artist colonies of the 20th century.
—Amy Paige Condon, AJC.com, 12 Mar. 2026
One of the cops even places a hand on the robot’s shoulder, humanizing the display.
—Frank Landymore, Futurism, 12 Mar. 2026
Personal information includes a person's address, phone number, social security number, previous legal names, the name and address of their employer and places the person often visits or will visit in the future, the legislation lists.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 12 Mar. 2026
This time, the two shops were located in Chicago and San Francisco – again, places that pride themselves on their unique and recognizable design culture.
—Conrad Kickert, The Conversation, 11 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for places
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In addition to 19,271 ballots cast early at in-person polling locations and 13,324 ballots received so far by mail, the county had topped 50,000 votes and counting on Tuesday afternoon, according to the numbers provided by Cunningham.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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With this special permission from the DOC Kakapo Project Manager and the Mauri Ora Kakapo Trust, my clients travel to spectacular South Island locations otherwise inaccessible to visitors – and home to the only remaining Kakapo now being carefully protected in the wild.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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Oil and gas facilities across the Middle East suffered fresh attacks, holding oil prices above $100 a barrel with no end in sight for the Iran war.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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Authorities said drone strikes Monday caused fires at two UAE oil facilities, in Abu Dhabi and Fujairah.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
17 Mar. 2026
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In the accounts of parents and officials who spoke anonymously, the students described administrators beating them with sticks on their legs, backs and genitals while being forced to maintain stress positions.—
MARK BANCHEREAU THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
12 Mar. 2026
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Open positions include detention officer, recreation supervisor, certified medical assistant, psychiatrist, shift supervisor, assistant shift supervisor, master scheduler, locksmith, maintenance worker and human resource assistant.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
11 Mar. 2026
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The character got killed off after only one season but afterwards her career took off, with stellar ensemble roles in big-budget films like 2015’s superhero tentpole Fantastic Four and, that same year, Ridley Scott’s massive Matt Damon survival epic The Martian.—
Seija Rankin,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Mar. 2026
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Two roles, which absolutely could’ve been an exercise in special effects.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Its inaugural ships, EXPLORA I and EXPLORA II, are designed entirely with oceanfront suites, penthouses, and residences, each featuring a private terrace.—
Susan B. Barnes,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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The architect’s passion for combining design and nature meant that many of his residences were built in rural areas.—
Katherine McLaughlin,
Architectural Digest,
12 Mar. 2026
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Though people may be eager to jump in the ocean in the coming days, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health issued a warning Wednesday telling people to avoid the water at several beaches due to high bacteria levels.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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Members voted 4-1 to approve a three-year permit with conditions that set minimum staffing levels, ban the housing of minors and provide for a city oversight committee.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Mar. 2026
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Blumenstein noted that her hire is likely the first of many to come, as independent journalists on platforms like Substack, Beehiiv, TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and elsewhere carve out their own niches.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Mar. 2026
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New York’s green spaces, park corridors and fragmented habitats support a surprising diversity of species, and red foxes have carved out niches in these urban and suburban landscapes.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
13 Mar. 2026
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Cote sank another layup seconds later, giving Wareham its first lead since the early stages at 47-45.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
14 Mar. 2026
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Tiu, a Southern California harpist who has graced stages from Seattle to Savannah, recently served as Visiting Principal Harp of the Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Places.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/places. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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