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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5
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
In 2023, the NFL suspended Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams, who missed four games after his initial six-game suspension was reduced, for placing a bet on a non-NFL game from an NFL facility.
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Saad Yousuf, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Head coach Dan Henning informed school officials upon hearing allegations of players placing bets with bookies and resigned.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2025
Rotten Fruit Put those overripe bananas to good use by placing the peel and pieces of the banana in a container, again sealing the top with a funnel or plastic wrap.
—Emma Ashe, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2025
Avoid placing a bat house near bright lights.
—Kirsten Fiscus, Nashville Tennessean, 24 Oct. 2025
One involves placing 1,000 listening devices across the Pantanal of Brazil, the world’s largest wetlands.
—Jeff Young, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
The Blue Jays generated 387 million in revenue in 2024, placing them in the middle tier of MLB franchises.
—Karl Moore, Forbes.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Death in the Family starts with certainty, placing viewers inside the remote kennels where Maggie (Patricia Arquette) and Paul (Johnny Berchtold) lie dead.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2025
Once a user uploads an image, Canva can use AI for adjusting or changing the background, placing something in a different place, and for styling.
—Krysta Escobar, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2025
Saad Yousuf, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Head coach Dan Henning informed school officials upon hearing allegations of players placing bets with bookies and resigned.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2025
Rotten Fruit Put those overripe bananas to good use by placing the peel and pieces of the banana in a container, again sealing the top with a funnel or plastic wrap.
—Emma Ashe, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2025
Avoid placing a bat house near bright lights.
—Kirsten Fiscus, Nashville Tennessean, 24 Oct. 2025
One involves placing 1,000 listening devices across the Pantanal of Brazil, the world’s largest wetlands.
—Jeff Young, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
The Blue Jays generated 387 million in revenue in 2024, placing them in the middle tier of MLB franchises.
—Karl Moore, Forbes.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Death in the Family starts with certainty, placing viewers inside the remote kennels where Maggie (Patricia Arquette) and Paul (Johnny Berchtold) lie dead.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2025
Once a user uploads an image, Canva can use AI for adjusting or changing the background, placing something in a different place, and for styling.
—Krysta Escobar, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for placing
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And congressional elections this Sunday are expected to further go against his party, putting additional pressure on the currency.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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But today, wearable tech and nano-cameras are putting even upstanding poker players on their guard.—
Rob Wile,
NBC news,
24 Oct. 2025
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Related Stories In a nutsell, the test arranged by the cutter’s union documented that AI tools are great for organizing, classifying and summarizing.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
16 Oct. 2025
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Cal Fire updated Saratoga’s Fire Hazard Severity Zone map in June, classifying some southwestern portions of the city as moderate or high fire hazard zones.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
14 Oct. 2025
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The next few years led to a major bounce in Halloween’s popularity, with Ben Cooper estimating that overall costume sales tripled.—
Mark Dent,
HubSpot,
24 Oct. 2025
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Since then, the list of automakers offering CarPlay has only grown, with Apple estimating more than 800 vehicles are compatible.—
Liam Rappleye,
USA Today,
23 Oct. 2025
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Asurion made other changes to its executive team in August, naming Cindy Christy as Chief Revenue Officer; appointing Pablo Brizi as Chief Administrative Officer and expanding the role of David Baga, who serves as President of Product, Technology and Customer Experience.—
Molly Davis,
Nashville Tennessean,
21 Oct. 2025
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Part of life moving on is appointing a new battalion chief, which was shaping up to be quite a fight, with Bode and Jake going at each other at the funeral.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
17 Oct. 2025
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Authors used real-world data to build on previous research suggesting that introducing children to peanut, egg, and other high-risk food allergens earlier in life than previously recommended could lower their risks of developing food allergies.—
Beth Ann Mayer,
Parents,
20 Oct. 2025
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Camille Rowe reunited with Reformation for the brand’s latest collaboration with the French model and actress, introducing a new, limited-edition collection of feminine styles and sensual separates.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
20 Oct. 2025
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Alfred Hitchcock crafted the perfect horror movie with Psycho, employing clever camera tricks and a wonderfully disquieting performance from Anthony Perkins to iconic effect.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
19 Oct. 2025
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Both backs seemed excited about employing more pony looks.—
Joseph Person,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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My cross-cultural background played a significant role in situating the project across two cities that are worlds apart geographically and culturally.—
Caterina De Biasio,
Vogue,
24 Sep. 2025
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The promise of Sherald’s exhibition underscored the High’s commitment to situating Black artists at the forefront of its programming, a priority that has only grown more urgent as Atlanta continues to expand its identity as an art capital.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
22 Sep. 2025
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WalletHub factored in 30 component into their ranking such as; gas prices, annual hours in traffic per driver, auto-repair shops per capita, and car theft rate.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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Minneapolis has a large number of senior centers and recreation centers, ranking eighth in the nation for the availability of those resources.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Placing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/placing. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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