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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
Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 15 May 2026
These are the places where agents can start contributing right away.
—Jim Johnson, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Hickey said the current Tennessee map is a reaction to states controlled by Democrats in places like the northeast and other deep blue states that have enacted gerrymandered maps.
—Stephen Fowler, NPR, 15 May 2026
But those places are still there.
—AFAR Media, 15 May 2026
Unlicensed security Across North Carolina, unlicensed security guards often work at places like Shark Tank.
—Jeff A. Chamer
may 15, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2026
These tiny pots can be found on plants, rocks, pieces of wood and other places.
—Pamm Cooper, Hartford Courant, 9 May 2026
In many places, nurses often earn competitive salaries, though that varies depending on location and role.
—Felysha Walker
may 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 May 2026
Other National Park options If the idea of traveling to Yosemite only to be met with record-breaking crowds doesn't sound like an enjoyable way to spend the summer, luckily, California has plenty of other places worth experiencing this year.
—Noe Padilla, USA Today, 8 May 2026
Lovia Gyarkye, IndieWire, 16 May 2026
Also, the side plank places more emphasis on your glutes and hip abductors, as your bottom leg pushes up against gravity.
—Saralyn Ward, Health, 15 May 2026
The second mode of integration places ROBOGUIDE at the forefront while NVIDIA PhysX handles physics simulation in the background.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 15 May 2026
The customer then places an order, and the team in Spain coordinates with the group’s manufacturing facilities to bring these looks to life, starting with sending design assets and tech packs.
—Sj Studio, Footwear News, 14 May 2026
The report places some of the blame on social media platforms and e-commerce websites for facilitating counterfeit sales through influencer promotion and links to fake websites.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 14 May 2026
The result is a slick montage that places digitally de-aged versions of Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood inside a decades-spanning warehouse party.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 14 May 2026
Fairmont Kea Lani, still shiny post-2024 refurbishment, places culture front and center—just steps beyond reception—with its Hale Kukuna center.
—Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 14 May 2026
Its height places it at around the fifth-tallest modern timber tower currently, with the world's tallest, Milwaukee's Ascent, roughly 6 m (20 ft) taller.
—Adam Williams
may 09, New Atlas, 9 May 2026
Noun
To promote the album, Rashad’s team scheduled events not only in Los Angeles and New York but also in Dallas and San Diego—not traditionally strong hip-hop markets, but places where Rashad does especially well.
—Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 15 May 2026
These are the places where agents can start contributing right away.
—Jim Johnson, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Hickey said the current Tennessee map is a reaction to states controlled by Democrats in places like the northeast and other deep blue states that have enacted gerrymandered maps.
—Stephen Fowler, NPR, 15 May 2026
But those places are still there.
—AFAR Media, 15 May 2026
Unlicensed security Across North Carolina, unlicensed security guards often work at places like Shark Tank.
—Jeff A. Chamer
may 15, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2026
These tiny pots can be found on plants, rocks, pieces of wood and other places.
—Pamm Cooper, Hartford Courant, 9 May 2026
In many places, nurses often earn competitive salaries, though that varies depending on location and role.
—Felysha Walker
may 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 May 2026
Other National Park options If the idea of traveling to Yosemite only to be met with record-breaking crowds doesn't sound like an enjoyable way to spend the summer, luckily, California has plenty of other places worth experiencing this year.
—Noe Padilla, USA Today, 8 May 2026
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Harris’ approach to storytelling — methodical, exacting and surreal — places her within a storied tradition.
—Lovia Gyarkye, IndieWire, 16 May 2026
Also, the side plank places more emphasis on your glutes and hip abductors, as your bottom leg pushes up against gravity.
—Saralyn Ward, Health, 15 May 2026
The second mode of integration places ROBOGUIDE at the forefront while NVIDIA PhysX handles physics simulation in the background.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 15 May 2026
The customer then places an order, and the team in Spain coordinates with the group’s manufacturing facilities to bring these looks to life, starting with sending design assets and tech packs.
—Sj Studio, Footwear News, 14 May 2026
The report places some of the blame on social media platforms and e-commerce websites for facilitating counterfeit sales through influencer promotion and links to fake websites.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 14 May 2026
The result is a slick montage that places digitally de-aged versions of Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood inside a decades-spanning warehouse party.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 14 May 2026
Fairmont Kea Lani, still shiny post-2024 refurbishment, places culture front and center—just steps beyond reception—with its Hale Kukuna center.
—Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 14 May 2026
Its height places it at around the fifth-tallest modern timber tower currently, with the world's tallest, Milwaukee's Ascent, roughly 6 m (20 ft) taller.
—Adam Williams
may 09, New Atlas, 9 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for places
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Lisa’s Safe Haven Childcare, which has eight locations throughout Northwest Indiana, hosted Monday’s event while its workers were on strike.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
12 May 2026
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Customers will be able to purchase stamps starting June 9, in person at most Post Office locations nationwide, online or by phone at 844-737-7826.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
Noun
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That’s because all of the other guest facilities are on different floors (the spa, pool, and gym down a few floors via a different set of elevators; the China Grill restaurant and bar upstairs).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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Irene Wright is following the development of ICE facilities in Georgia as the Atlanta Connect reporter with USA TODAY's Deep South Connect team.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
Noun
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Congress approve an additional $44 million to the BIS to combat illicit export of technology and additional set of full- and -part-time positions devoted to export enforcement, AI executive order implementation, and modernization—all directed toward this exact issue.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
13 May 2026
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In a separate vote, the board approved cutting 221 classified, or non-educator, positions.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 May 2026
Noun
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Cotillard’s daughter, 9, and son, 15, are encouraging their mother to accept more leading roles in studio films.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
13 May 2026
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Essential worker roles include healthcare positions, teachers, military members, fire and police officers, charity workers, social workers, government employees, supermarket staff, and delivery and transport staff.—
Jamie Spain,
Condé Nast Traveler,
13 May 2026
Noun
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The union contrasted member struggles with the residences UC offers to chancellors and below-market-rate mortgages available to certain faculty and executives.—
Jaweed Kaleem,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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In Europe, London and Paris both apply forms of surcharge or higher taxation on second residences and underused properties.—
Trevor Laurence Jockims,
CNBC,
12 May 2026
Noun
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The department said its Gaslamp Enforcement teams can face large crowds, active fights and high levels of intoxication and sometimes deal with situations that quickly escalate.—
Karen Kucher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 May 2026
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The hotel runs on a mix of solar and diesel power, switching to the next-generation generators when battery levels drop below 40%.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
Noun
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Many found new niches in grooming, boarding or training.—
Annie Hornish,
Hartford Courant,
27 Apr. 2026
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The report suggested these niches are more likely to go to TV news first over social media for breaking news coverage.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The bright spots Saturday, at least in the early stages, was the play of the Evans defense, new quarterback Will Jackson and transfer running backs O’Ryan Hartfield, from Ocoee, and Davion Williams, from Poinciana.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 May 2026
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Van Dyk shows their arrival from the perspective of the local residents, skillfully conveying the atmosphere particular to the early stages of an occupation.—
Sophie Monks Kaufman,
IndieWire,
16 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Places.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/places. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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