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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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Burgess and Eleanor’s View The most interesting part of our jobs is covering lawmakers as people.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
17 June 2025
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So, whether Amazon’s AI jobs shakeout turns out to be a painful retrenching, a gradual recalibration, or something else entirely, recent history seems to suggest the company, if nothing else, has the right man for the job.—
Jason Del Rey,
Fortune,
17 June 2025
Noun
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An inevitable outcome to some and impossible to explain for others, the Houston Astros have reprised their role as an American League force.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
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Warfield, who played Roz on the original Night Court, occasionally reprised her role as well.—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
18 June 2025
Noun
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However, when the driver arrived at the location, nobody was there and all calls to Salinas' phone went to voicemail.—
Sophie Clark,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 June 2025
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Representatives for Emory University Hospital, where Newkirk has been hospitalized at the Midtown location, did not immediately respond to a request for comment on June 17.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
18 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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The property has four gas pumps and two electric vehicle charging stations.—
Max Scheinblum,
Denver Post,
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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Just before halftime, Garcia dispossessed a Charlotte defender high up the field to create a three-on-two situation.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2025
Noun
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The purpose of the grants is to address the climate crisis and various environmental harms at the local level.—
Tracy J. Wholf
June 26,
CBS News,
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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“Position.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/position. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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