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
Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 29 Sep. 2025
The alternative is granting those in positions of power the ability to silence anyone who disagrees with them.
—Time, 29 Sep. 2025
Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2025
Investigators allege that 40-year-old Nigel Max Edge positioned himself in a white, center-console boat just off the restaurant’s deck before opening fire.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2025
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Noun
That is sadly the position Princess Beatrice finds herself in after the recent scandals her mother, Sarah Ferguson, and her father, Prince Andrew, have been embroiled in.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 29 Sep. 2025
The alternative is granting those in positions of power the ability to silence anyone who disagrees with them.
—Time, 29 Sep. 2025
Verb
The company positions itself as the first strategic partner capable of supplying leather already cut into components, ready to go directly into production.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2025
Investigators allege that 40-year-old Nigel Max Edge positioned himself in a white, center-console boat just off the restaurant’s deck before opening fire.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for position
Noun
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Your entire life is tied to your job.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Some have said the move could have a positive impact on job opportunities.—
John Feng,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Kirk played a pivotal role in helping Republicans close the gap among young voters in 2024.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
27 Sep. 2025
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Both completions were to Akeed Ali, who briefly moved into the quarterback role late in the game, as did Logan Tretter.—
Tris Wykes,
Twin Cities,
27 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This is only Wild Eggs location in Louisville participating, according to the restaurant's Facebook page.—
Amanda Hancock,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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The popular chain has triggered tie-ups in other locations.—
Patricia Gallagher Newberry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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And then at Veejay’s station — well, there are no clothes made yet, and Christian is shocked.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
26 Sep. 2025
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No one was at the day care when NBC News affiliate KARE 11 went to the facility, the station reported.—
Meriam Bouarrouj,
NBC news,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The loft is one of 22 live-work spaces with downstairs levels permitted for retail use.—
Sandra Barrera,
Oc Register,
27 Sep. 2025
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Warmly spiced and cozy as can be, this alcoholic beverage takes any party to the next level.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Ryan Blaney and Elliott are placed first and second in the standings, followed by Kyle Larson in third.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Utah placed certain limits on therapy chatbots, including requiring them to protect users’ health information and to clearly disclose that the chatbot isn’t human.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The situation should remind us of dozens of economic bubbles from the past, ranging from 17th Century Dutch tulips to credit default swaps in 2008.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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There’s no question Falvey is in an increasingly difficult situation due to the Pohlads’ unwillingness to invest in the roster he’s tasked with building.—
Aaron Gleeman,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Personality and purpose Upon entering the home, the first room one notices is Catherine's spacious office, which sits just to the left of the front door.—
Lennie Omalza,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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While the Sixers theoretically have four centers, one is the brittle Joel Embiid, two are youngsters who haven’t clearly established themselves yet (Adem Bona and Johni Broome) and the other is a near-the-end Andre Drummond, who might also be traded for tax purposes.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Position.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/position. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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