POSITION Synonyms: 146 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

pə-ˈzi-shən

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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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verb

as in to place

to arrange something in a certain spot or position positioned the chairs around the room

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Noun

Unfortunately for the Yankees, Goldschmidt’s efforts weren’t enough with the bullpen scuffling and their lineup going 3-for-14 with runners in scoring position. —

Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 10 May 2026 Its positions are so hostile to the West, even by the standards of Iran’s conservative hardliners, that the regime’s efforts to appease it have so far failed. —

Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 9 May 2026

Verb

Within this framework, Keiko positioned herself as a conservative political figure broadly aligned with pro-market economic policies and tough-on-crime positions, while seeking to distance herself, at least rhetorically, from the excesses of her father’s government. —

Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 May 2026 The warmth of the communal setting—angular wooden tables positioned around a central core—is echoed in the soul food dishes, served in large bright ceramic dishes which once belonged to the Horiuchi family. —

Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for position

Recent Examples of Synonyms for position

Noun

Her hair, which is long, dark, and curly, had recently been treated to a bathroom Manic Panic job, and the front strands were dyed a light peach.

— Anna Wiener, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
However, Andy quickly learns that the job comes with a lot more strings attached than fun perks — including navigating her working relationship with first assistant Emily Charlton (Emily Blunt) and mentor Nigel Kipling (Stanley Tucci).

— Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 3 May 2026