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
Tony Baranek, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2026
Hill, like Kevin Harvick 25 years ago, is in a difficult position.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 6 June 2026
Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 6 June 2026
The ultimate goal is to stabilize the properties and position them for a better future, hopefully with new commercial tenants, though demolition or sale to developers interested in converting them for residential uses isn’t out of the question.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 6 June 2026
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Noun
On Friday, the RedHawks puts runners in scoring position in every inning but one.
—Tony Baranek, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2026
Hill, like Kevin Harvick 25 years ago, is in a difficult position.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 6 June 2026
Verb
The Global 8000 is being positioned by Bombardier as its flagship business jet, combining long-range performance, high cruising speed, and a cabin designed for reduced fatigue on intercontinental flights.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 6 June 2026
The ultimate goal is to stabilize the properties and position them for a better future, hopefully with new commercial tenants, though demolition or sale to developers interested in converting them for residential uses isn’t out of the question.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 6 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for position
Noun
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During the four-month primary campaign, Raman offered withering critiques of Bass’ first term, saying the mayor failed to act with urgency on homelessness, apartment construction, street repairs and the exodus of entertainment jobs from the region.—
Noah Goldberg,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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Thomas was then promoted to the top job in March 2025, with the title of design director.—
Laure Guilbault,
Vogue,
8 June 2026
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De Vie The hyper-seasonal, nose-to-tail dishes at De Vie are designed to pair alongside cocktails crafted from French and housemade spirits, and the nonalcoholic versions play just as large a role in the restaurant and bar’s living laboratory of infusions and tinctures.—
Lane Nieset,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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As soon as Luca de Meo took on the CEO role at Kering in September, he was convinced that luxury’s next chapter should include a strong dialogue between cultures.—
Laure Guilbault,
Vogue,
4 June 2026
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Since then, there have been sightings at various locations across the city, the wildlife group said – with police officers reportedly confirming a bear’s presence again on Monday night.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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The beachfront location features two heated pools, kayak rentals, paddleboarding, and delicious on-site dining for a perfect Florida getaway.—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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The attack comes amid heightened security around Madison Square Garden, which lies directly above the busy intercity railroad station, where the New York Knicks are hosting the San Antonio Spurs for Games 3 and 4 on Monday and Wednesday.—
Gloria Pazmino,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
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The zoo is easily accessible from either the Cleveland Park or Woodley Park Metro stations.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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In performance and direction, and in the small ways in which Caswell and Wills have plotted out this isolated love story, there’s a level of great richness and detail.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
3 June 2026
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As for levels, experts are watching the mid-$60,000 range for initial action, if bitcoin breaks that support it could see a much sharper fall.—
Joanna Ossinger,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
Verb
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Perhaps the hotel’s philosophy is best seen by the seashells placed under glass cloches throughout the hotel, showcasing the reverence for nature here.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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The investigation places a national spotlight on a local controversy that has dominated public meetings in Cabarrus County this spring, drawing dozens of speakers to school board and county commission meetings and generating extensive discussion on social media.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
2 June 2026
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While medical providers have generally relied on fees from commercial health insurance companies to cover losses from patients who can’t pay, or whose government coverage doesn’t cover costs, the current situation is eroding that payment source.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2026
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The Federal Aviation Administration doesn’t track exactly how often these stowaway situations occur.—
Sneha Dhandapani,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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While much attention since the fire has focused on rebuilding physical structures, Nemecek said preserving the ranch’s purpose is equally important.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
9 June 2026
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And yet, while the animals in these stories are sacrificed to selfish purpose and whim, the human characters are astonished and haunted by them.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
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“Position.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/position. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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