position 1 of 2

noun

pə-ˈzi-shən How to pronounce position (audio)
Definition of positionnext
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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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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 station
the place where someone is assigned to stand or remain the soldiers were commanded to hold their position on the hill at all costs

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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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position

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verb

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
Noun
Florida health policy on vaccine mandates One of the first choices awaiting Donalds will be whom to appoint as Florida surgeon general, a position created in 2007. — Liv Coleman, The Conversation, 5 Nov. 2026 Because the watermark depends on preceding tokens, changing one word can disrupt the signal at several positions, Li says. — IEEE Spectrum, 5 Nov. 2026
Verb
Under Saurabh’s leadership, EloElo has developed a differentiated, mobile-first approach with a clear focus on content and storytelling, positioning the company for long-term success. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 4 Nov. 2026 Their plan is to be positioned as the party that prioritizes lowering healthcare costs for the 2028 presidential election. — CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for position
Recent Examples of Synonyms for position
  1. job
  2. role
  3. location
  4. station
  5. level
  6. place
  7. situation
  8. purpose
Noun
  • Eco effort The hotel has achieved the highest level of BREEAM certification for its sustainability performance and has brought 650 new jobs to the area.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Becerra’s road to the state’s top job involved surviving a bruising June primary campaign that featured a crowded field of Democrats.
    — Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of job
Noun
  • The Olympic Games are less than two years away, and the sheriff’s department will be expected to play a major role in keeping millions of visitors and athletes safe.
    — Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Evers said Crowley also played a large role in negotiations on a $500 million deal to upgrade the baseball stadium where the Milwaukee Brewers play and to keep the team in the city through 2050.
    — Maayan Silver, NPR, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of role
Noun
  • The remote location has also attracted many politicians, dignitaries and peace talks over the years, including American president Jimmy Carter and, more recently, the 2024 Ukraine peace summit attended by Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026
  • In some locations, the visibility was limited to one-quarter mile by dense fog.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of location
Noun
  • Rioters also pulled down an American flag at the station, burned it, and replaced it with a Palestinian one.
    — Hudson Crozier, The Washington Examiner, 9 Nov. 2026
  • Sacramento Regional Transit District said a bus bridge has been put in place between the Historic Folsom and Sunrise stations, and that Gold Line passengers should expect delays as crews work to restore service.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of station
Noun
  • National governments will already be looking at their aviation authority regulations and frameworks and there will be discussions at the European and global level, John Edwards, senior consultant at Gates Aviation in London, said by phone.
    — Jenni Reid, CNBC, 7 Nov. 2026
  • This level of engineering and performance potential drops the One-All into a competitive segment.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of level
Verb
  • Since Tuesday's election, he's refused to acknowledge any responsibility, placing blame on the candidates.
    — STEVEN SLOAN, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Howard interpolates old clips and interviews, placing Avedon, with his sleek command, at the center of the movie.
    — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of place
Noun
  • If the Sens’ backup goaltending situation solves itself, then Staios’ shopping list could be fairly simple between now and the deadline, with landing a goal-scoring forward.
    — Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Instead of depending on separate ammunition types for different targets, crews can configure the projectile to suit the situation.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of situation
Noun
  • North Korea’s Missile Administration said its cluster warheads fall into four categories, depending on their intended purpose.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026
  • The flashback structure doesn’t serve much of a purpose except to delay the audience’s complete endorsement of a character who, though appropriately cantankerous, is unambiguously a hero and nice guy.
    — Todd Gilchrist, Variety, 2 Nov. 2026
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“Position.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/position. Accessed 11 Nov. 2026.

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