1
as in putting
to arrange something in a certain spot or position
he carefully placed the flowers in a vase
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2
as in classifying
to arrange or assign according to type
I'd place those cyclists in the advanced group for the training ride
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3
as in estimating
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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4
as in being
to take or have a certain position within a group arranged in vertical classes
placed second in the competition
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as in appointing
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 introducing
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 employing
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 placing
Forty years later, Moscow is once again placing Chornobyl at immense risk — this time through a violent war of aggression that threatens to bring nuclear catastrophe back to Ukraine and Europe.
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Benjamin MacK-Jackson, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
His favorite example is capturing condensation from air conditioners, typically by placing a bucket under outdoor drainpipes.
—ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
And the only thing that makes fresh flowers better is placing them in a vase that’s equally as pretty.
—Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Apr. 2026
If someone who was incarcerated in Connecticut for certain crimes gets money from an inheritance, winning a lawsuit or the lottery, the Department of Correction seeks that money back by placing a lien on the earnings.
—Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 30 Apr. 2026
Compiling all the news from around the globe and placing it in one spot, TDS is your one-stop-shop for an am news blast.
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 30 Apr. 2026
After placing the wreath on the memorial site of the south reflecting pool, the pair spoke with victims' families and first responders.
—Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
The group is placing $9 million in initial broadcast and digital advertising reservations in Miami.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
The potential payoff is substantial, placing Vance at the center of an international stage with the power to end a historically unpopular war.
—Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Benjamin MacK-Jackson, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
His favorite example is capturing condensation from air conditioners, typically by placing a bucket under outdoor drainpipes.
—ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
And the only thing that makes fresh flowers better is placing them in a vase that’s equally as pretty.
—Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Apr. 2026
If someone who was incarcerated in Connecticut for certain crimes gets money from an inheritance, winning a lawsuit or the lottery, the Department of Correction seeks that money back by placing a lien on the earnings.
—Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 30 Apr. 2026
Compiling all the news from around the globe and placing it in one spot, TDS is your one-stop-shop for an am news blast.
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 30 Apr. 2026
After placing the wreath on the memorial site of the south reflecting pool, the pair spoke with victims' families and first responders.
—Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
The group is placing $9 million in initial broadcast and digital advertising reservations in Miami.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
The potential payoff is substantial, placing Vance at the center of an international stage with the power to end a historically unpopular war.
—Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for placing
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Tucker’s starting to find his way as far as putting the barrel on the ball.—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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The Senate Banking Committee advanced Kevin Warsh’s nomination along party lines on Wednesday, putting him on track for confirmation before Powell’s term as chair ends May 15.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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The International Astronomical Union (IAU) is the organization responsible for classifying celestial bodies.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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Isaacman is referring to the American astronomer who discovered Pluto in 1930, classifying it as a planet.—
Frank Landymore,
Futurism,
29 Apr. 2026
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However, several experts warn the restrictions could hinder access, with The Urban Institute estimating that the changes may result in up to 10 million people losing Medicaid coverage in the next two years.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
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In 2019, the city began working on the bridge again, estimating an $11 million cost and completion by 2023.—
Desiree Mathurin
April 29,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Apr. 2026
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Avex has made several notable moves over the past year, first with acquiring Silverstein’s S10 Publishing and appointing him CEO.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Apr. 2026
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But the board went in a new direction, appointing Manuel Pellegrini — with the Chilean lasting 18 months, before the club came crawling back to Moyes.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Silberman’s active lifestyle played into his parenting style, introducing his children to his own hobbies such as tennis, chess and water-skiing.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
2 May 2026
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In response, Asia has been busy implementing a range of measures, from restricting energy use to introducing fuel subsidies, re-starting coal plants, and imposing export restrictions.—
Wendy Cutler,
Fortune,
2 May 2026
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Local police departments are increasingly turning to surveillance drones to watch over peaceful protestors, occasionally even employing the same kind of hardware used by the US military.—
Joe Wilkins,
Futurism,
29 Apr. 2026
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From there, the team asked them to continue performing the same activities while employing the HIPPO browser extension.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
29 Apr. 2026
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Richardson does a good job of situating the fledgling Rolling Stone on the cultural landscape of San Francisco that bracketed the Summer of Love (1967, the year the magazine launched).—
James Sullivan,
San Francisco Chronicle,
3 Apr. 2026
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The Houthis are the latest group backed by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to join the conflict, situating themselves alongside Hezbollah, which is based in Lebanon.—
Molly Parks,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Mar. 2026
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The Kings also had inept special teams, ranking 28th in the NHL on the power play and 30th in penalty-killing.—
Greg Beacham,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2026
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Cabral most recently served as chief of the civil division, one of the highest-ranking leadership positions in the office.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 May 2026
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“Placing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/placing. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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