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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5
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
CBS News, 14 Mar. 2026
But every vehicle is stuck in the same position — boxed in by barricades, hemmed in by concrete, unable to turn around.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 14 Mar. 2026
CBS News, 15 Mar. 2026
Today, Lincoln specializes in premium SUVs and crossovers, positioning itself as a premier American luxury brand competing with Cadillac and international rivals like Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, Lexus, Volvo, and Acura.
—Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Bellamkonda, a bioengineer and neuroscientist, joined the university after holding leadership, research or teaching positions at Emory University, Duke, Georgia Tech and Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland.
—CBS News, 14 Mar. 2026
But every vehicle is stuck in the same position — boxed in by barricades, hemmed in by concrete, unable to turn around.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 14 Mar. 2026
Verb
What that means is, that the inventories that are forward positioned in the world are going to be exhausted.
—CBS News, 15 Mar. 2026
Today, Lincoln specializes in premium SUVs and crossovers, positioning itself as a premier American luxury brand competing with Cadillac and international rivals like Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, Lexus, Volvo, and Acura.
—Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for position
Noun
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The expansion also supports job growth, with the company now employing over 2,200 people across the state.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Mar. 2026
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Your first childhood dream job was… A doctor like my mom or an archeologist like Indiana Jones.—
Anna Moeslein,
Glamour,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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These firms will play central roles in building and integrating the system’s various components.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Mar. 2026
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And Dana Walden will play a vital role focusing on our most critical endeavor, creativity.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Kabul said Pakistan hit two locations, including an empty security site and a drug rehabilitation center that sustained minor damage.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
17 Mar. 2026
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Other locations will see snow ending tonight.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Not just a train station but a train?—
Rosie Jarman,
Vogue,
16 Mar. 2026
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After the parade, trains temporarily bypassed the Broadway station because of heavy crowds, which had caused delays earlier in the day.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
15 Mar. 2026
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Having worked together at Hofstra in 2006-07, then again at Duke in 2022-23, there is a level of cohesion between them.—
Tony Catalina,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Mar. 2026
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Illinois voters decide their party’s nominees for races at the federal and state levels, as well as in a few local races, during the March 17 primary election.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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When you’re done, simply remove the blade and place it in the dishwasher.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
18 Mar. 2026
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To qualify for the UAE golden visa as an investor, individuals must make a substantial financial investment — such as placing at least $545,000 in a UAE fund or business, or holding an ownership share of similar value in a company.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to address the situation during a Downing Street press conference on Monday.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Mar. 2026
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Sacramento improved to 4-9 in back-to-back situations 24 hours after beating the Los Angeles Clippers.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
16 Mar. 2026
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Most of the money went to the nonprofit Viet America Society for a meals program for seniors and the disabled, but only a fraction was spent for that purpose, according to Do’s plea agreement in 2024.—
Tony Saavedra,
Oc Register,
17 Mar. 2026
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However, StyleCaster may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Position.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/position. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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