1
as in job
an assignment at which one regularly works for pay
he holds the position of manager at the store
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2
as in role
the action for which a person or thing is specially fitted or used or for which a thing exists
man's position in the universe
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as in location
the area or space occupied by or intended for something
I knew that someone had been in the room because the chair was out of its usual position
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as in level
the placement of someone or something in relation to others in a vertical arrangement
holds the lead position in the standings
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as in to place
to arrange something in a certain spot or position
positioned the chairs around the room
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Recent Examples of position
Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 19 June 2025
The student, a Chinese national, hopes to travel to the U.S. for a research intern position that would start in late July.
—Matthew Lee, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2025
David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 18 June 2025
In 2012, Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney positioned himself as a border hawk to burnish his conservative credentials.
—David M. Drucker, Twin Cities, 18 June 2025
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Noun
Those pressures, coupled with lackluster U.K. growth after a 0.3% economic contraction in April, put the central bank in a difficult position on whether — and when — to cut rates.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 19 June 2025
The student, a Chinese national, hopes to travel to the U.S. for a research intern position that would start in late July.
—Matthew Lee, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2025
Verb
They are positioned for privacy and overlook panoramic mountain views.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 18 June 2025
In 2012, Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney positioned himself as a border hawk to burnish his conservative credentials.
—David M. Drucker, Twin Cities, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for position
Noun
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The letter said that the Senate’s version of the bill would cut more than $4 billion in Medicaid funding, with a loss of more than 16,000 jobs.—
Miriam Waldvogel,
The Hill,
29 June 2025
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Each job brought a new environment with different obstacles and new problems to solve.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
29 June 2025
Noun
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Diesel has been synonymous with Fast and Furious, given his role as Dominic Toretto in the series that began as a street racing movie in 2001.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 July 2025
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Diesel revealed that his return to the eleventh installment of the blockbuster series came with a few non-negotiable conditions—one of which was directly tied to Paul Walker’s iconic role.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
30 June 2025
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Cities include strategic locations with substantial market penetration, such as Washington, D.C., where the brand sees significant growth potential and is preparing to launch a new permanent store.—
Brin Snelling,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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District managers normally oversee about 10 locations and weren’t previously part of the hiring process at the store level.—
Glen Luke Flanagan,
Fortune,
30 June 2025
Noun
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Buc-ee’s has pitched building 120 gas pumps and 12 charging stations for electric vehicles on the property.—
Sofi Zeman,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2025
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Among the mission's crew are astronauts from India, Poland and Hungary who would be the first from their respective nations to ever reach the station.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
25 June 2025
Noun
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Lower birth weights place babies at a greater risk of health problems, from immediate issues like low oxygen levels to long-term difficulties that range from metabolic to cognitive to neurodevelopment impairments, per the study.—
Sharon Udasin,
The Hill,
23 June 2025
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The governor’s announcement included a list of other precautions such as limiting exercise or outdoor activity between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., wearing sun protection like sunscreen and lightweight clothes, and drinking more liquids regardless of activity level.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
23 June 2025
Verb
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Simply place the pad in the accompanying mini wash bag and pop it into the laundry.—
The Glamour editors,
Glamour,
26 June 2025
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Former Boston Celtics co-owner Jim Pallotta just placed his nearly 20-acre estate on the market there for $38 million, positioning it to become the town’s most expensive sale to date.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
26 June 2025
Noun
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His situation has parallels with Carl Rushworth, who has run out of patience at the Amex Stadium.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
27 June 2025
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Furthermore, in other situations, planting one that’s too large might be of concern as well, especially if the surrounding area is better suited for bedding cover, staging areas, water sources, etc.—
Josh Honeycutt,
Outdoor Life,
26 June 2025
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And the brands who roll with precision, purpose and personality will define the future of the category.—
Javier Hasse,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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That facility, whose purpose remains unclear, appears to be intact.—
Geoff Brumfiel,
NPR,
26 June 2025
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“Position.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/position. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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