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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, 21 Feb. 2026
Finally, the climate crisis is making winemaking an increasingly volatile business, but one winemaker in Namibia has worked out how to produce award-winning wines in one of the driest places in the world.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 21 Feb. 2026
Launched in 2004 as a joint initiative between the festival and the German Federal Cultural Foundation to support filmmakers in places with a fragile filmmaking infrastructure, the fund has supported more than 320 films over its 22 years of existence.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 20 Feb. 2026
Thanks to the shipwrecks, which offer protection, the sand tiger sharks gather in great numbers, making the Crystal Coast one of the best places to see them in the world.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2026
Before the war, schools and universities were places of dreams.
—Literary Hub, 20 Feb. 2026
In the bond market, Treasury yields fell as investors looked for safer places to park their cash.
—Stan Choe, Fortune, 13 Feb. 2026
The question is whether leaders are willing to use them not as stages, but as workshops for ideas, as places to wrestle honestly with the hardest questions and decisions of our time.
—Alan H.h. Fleischmann, Time, 13 Feb. 2026
North Carolina is among a few places in the world where lithium mining is possible.
—Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2026
Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 20 Feb. 2026
While Don specializes in operations, Joey places a key emphasis on investor relations.
—William Jones, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
That places them within the typical size range for a leaf-toed gecko, but the combination of physical traits — particularly prominent white spikes across a slender body frame — sets them apart visually.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 20 Feb. 2026
The ruling on Friday places an immediate focus on tens of billions of dollars in tax payments that could be eligible for refunds.
—ABC News, 20 Feb. 2026
Leland and Riordan’s reactive approach to the work of a beloved composer, embellished only with timbre and junk percussion, places a cornerstone of American popular and classical music within their weirdo experimental purview.
—Aly Eleanor, Pitchfork, 19 Feb. 2026
Quick, tight, and focused, TDS gathers the latest automotive headlines from around the globe and places them in one spot.
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 19 Feb. 2026
That output places it toward the upper end of the current RV tankless market, where many systems typically operate in the 40,000–55,000 BTU range, helping your RV feel less like a compromise and more like a true mobile home.
—New Atlas, 19 Feb. 2026
The correspondence places Barrack, a globe-trotting billionaire, among a circle of wealthy and influential figures who maintained social contact with Epstein even as his criminal history became widely known.
—Daniel Ruetenik, CBS News, 14 Feb. 2026
Noun
Set the scene Palm Springs has long been a retreat for those seeking a restorative weekend away from the bustle of nearby Los Angeles and, come winter when the temps dip in most places around the States, those desperate for a dose of winter sun.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2026
Finally, the climate crisis is making winemaking an increasingly volatile business, but one winemaker in Namibia has worked out how to produce award-winning wines in one of the driest places in the world.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 21 Feb. 2026
Launched in 2004 as a joint initiative between the festival and the German Federal Cultural Foundation to support filmmakers in places with a fragile filmmaking infrastructure, the fund has supported more than 320 films over its 22 years of existence.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 20 Feb. 2026
Thanks to the shipwrecks, which offer protection, the sand tiger sharks gather in great numbers, making the Crystal Coast one of the best places to see them in the world.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2026
Before the war, schools and universities were places of dreams.
—Literary Hub, 20 Feb. 2026
In the bond market, Treasury yields fell as investors looked for safer places to park their cash.
—Stan Choe, Fortune, 13 Feb. 2026
The question is whether leaders are willing to use them not as stages, but as workshops for ideas, as places to wrestle honestly with the hardest questions and decisions of our time.
—Alan H.h. Fleischmann, Time, 13 Feb. 2026
North Carolina is among a few places in the world where lithium mining is possible.
—Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2026
Verb
This designation places the mission on the same official level of seriousness as the fatal Challenger (1986) and Columbia (2023) shuttle disasters.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 20 Feb. 2026
While Don specializes in operations, Joey places a key emphasis on investor relations.
—William Jones, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
That places them within the typical size range for a leaf-toed gecko, but the combination of physical traits — particularly prominent white spikes across a slender body frame — sets them apart visually.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 20 Feb. 2026
The ruling on Friday places an immediate focus on tens of billions of dollars in tax payments that could be eligible for refunds.
—ABC News, 20 Feb. 2026
Leland and Riordan’s reactive approach to the work of a beloved composer, embellished only with timbre and junk percussion, places a cornerstone of American popular and classical music within their weirdo experimental purview.
—Aly Eleanor, Pitchfork, 19 Feb. 2026
Quick, tight, and focused, TDS gathers the latest automotive headlines from around the globe and places them in one spot.
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 19 Feb. 2026
That output places it toward the upper end of the current RV tankless market, where many systems typically operate in the 40,000–55,000 BTU range, helping your RV feel less like a compromise and more like a true mobile home.
—New Atlas, 19 Feb. 2026
The correspondence places Barrack, a globe-trotting billionaire, among a circle of wealthy and influential figures who maintained social contact with Epstein even as his criminal history became widely known.
—Daniel Ruetenik, CBS News, 14 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for places
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Understanding those waves, and being able to use Einstein’s relativity to account for the arrival time differences at different locations, is key to pinpointing where those gravitational wave signals originate from.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
25 Feb. 2026
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The bill that already passed the Senate would have required aircraft to be equipped with a system that can receive data about the locations of other aircraft.—
Josh Funk,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The Panamanian government on Monday formally assumed control of the port facilities, including cranes, vehicles, computer systems and software under a decree aimed at ensuring uninterrupted operations until a new concession is awarded within 18 months.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2026
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Those shuttered facilities have helped the state save $1 billion annually, the report stated.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
24 Feb. 2026
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That funding will help pay for two additional staff positions this year, as well as staffing for future years.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
26 Feb. 2026
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The Council was able to avoid layoffs, balancing its billion dollar budgets by slashing vacant positions and hiking fees for parking and other programs, in those years.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
26 Feb. 2026
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Your 11th House of Connected Communities calls for review as cerebral Mercury goes retrograde, so group efforts may stall around demands for clearer roles.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Feb. 2026
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China could have also tried to learn what tactics F-35 pilots use to avoid detection in both offensive strike and air defense roles.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
26 Feb. 2026
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The 139 rooms, suites, and residences are done up in neutral earth tones inspired by the hotel’s natural setting; most have terraces and balconies with mountain views.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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Police have been searching his residences throughout the day.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Surf here is at its peak from May to October, with breaks suitable for surfers of all levels.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
26 Feb. 2026
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Fried food is one of the most outstanding facets of Spanish cuisine and it is crafted with expert levels of care and quality.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Feb. 2026
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Within just two million years of the Great Dying, these animals had already conquered diverse global niches — showing how quickly life rebounded and radiated following the planet’s most severe mass extinction.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Feb. 2026
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The early members of Crocodylomorpha occupied ecological niches that modern crocodiles and alligators abandoned entirely.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
23 Feb. 2026
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Shoppers who fluctuate between sizes, dread sitting in rigid denim, have arthritis, and are in the early stages of pregnancy also give the jeans a thumbs-up for their flexible fit, breathable fabric, and easy pull-on design.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Feb. 2026
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In later stages of the disease, the only option is a lung transplant.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Places.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/places. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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