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
Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 May 2025
Businesses with strong cash positions gain both defensive protection and offensive capabilities when opportunities arise.
—David Zybin, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025
Wells said the packaging company is best positioned for more upside.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 23 May 2025
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Noun
The airport’s air traffic control tower, which is operated from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily, was not staffed, meaning the pilot had to announce his position and intent to other pilots who may be in the area.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 May 2025
Businesses with strong cash positions gain both defensive protection and offensive capabilities when opportunities arise.
—David Zybin, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
Verb
This digital amplification fuels a narrative that positions Traoré as a symbol of resistance against neocolonial influence, resonating especially with younger Africans.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025
Wells said the packaging company is best positioned for more upside.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for position
Noun
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In 2024, sports tourism generated $114.4 billion in the United States and supported nearly 665,000 jobs, according to a study from Sports ETA—but upcoming major soccer tournaments are expected to boost those numbers for 2025 and 2026.—
Suzanne Rowan Kelleher,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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The unemployment rate is hovering at just over 4%, and employers have added a solid number of jobs each month.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
5 June 2025
Noun
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Though she's been a part of some of the entire franchise's most epic confrontations and conflagrations, Smiley, who proposed to Rossi in 2013, has played an arguably even more pivotal role in shaping the course of the Housewives' oldest installment.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
6 June 2025
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But by March, Musk's role in the administration began to face questions.—
Steve Inskeep,
NPR,
6 June 2025
Noun
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First discovered: 12:45 p.m. June 6 Initial location: Orange County, Calif. Fire type: Wildfire Fire name: Casta A new wildfire was reported today at 12:45 p.m. in Orange County.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
6 June 2025
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The Texas locations that closed are in Grapevine, Houston and San Marcos.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 June 2025
Noun
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In one instance, detectives saw on video that a man dug into the garbage can and took the shoes Brand had previously thrown away at the 47th Street train station.—
Madeline Buckley,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2025
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John Densmore, the legendary drummer for the Doors, recalls coming across a classic rock station one night that bragged about a contest on who currently has the most money in rock and roll.—
David Chiu,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
Noun
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The decision to move Robinson into the starting lineup for Hart unlocked levels of rotation depth that weren’t immediately obvious before.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
30 May 2025
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In 2022 there was another surge in homers (1.03 per game) to near 1998 levels.—
Ralph D. Russo,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
Verb
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At the championships, Hernandez placed first in the triple jump, tied for first in the high jump with two other competitors, and placed second in the long jump.—
Samantha Riedel,
Them.,
2 June 2025
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As these products launch, they will be strategically placed directly next to Tylenol on the pain aisle rather than merchandised with other supplements.—
Emily Burns,
Footwear News,
2 June 2025
Noun
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When Crosby was finally ready to go, Tsamis signed him and immediately put him into a pressure situation.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
3 June 2025
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There’s pressure in these situations, of course, and those pressures get magnified as the postseason extends further and further.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
2 June 2025
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This was still wild country, and Fuller set off with the express purpose of producing a book about her journey.—
James Marcus,
New Yorker,
2 June 2025
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These rituals included a physical action, an emotional expression and a shared sense of purpose.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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“Position.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/position. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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