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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3
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
Samantha Subin, CNBC, 14 May 2025
The Rafael Devers-Red Sox saga I’ve been surprised by Devers’ reactions every time he’s been asked to change positions.
—Jim Bowden, New York Times, 14 May 2025
Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 14 May 2025
His ability to craft compelling narratives and showcase diverse perspectives has positioned him as a leading industry force.
—Janee Bolden, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
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Noun
Uber’s new features come as the company accelerates its leadership position in the ride-sharing market and seeks to offer more affordable alternatives for users.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 14 May 2025
The Rafael Devers-Red Sox saga I’ve been surprised by Devers’ reactions every time he’s been asked to change positions.
—Jim Bowden, New York Times, 14 May 2025
Verb
Does that complicate things in terms of positioning the film at home and setting up it up for international sales?
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 14 May 2025
His ability to craft compelling narratives and showcase diverse perspectives has positioned him as a leading industry force.
—Janee Bolden, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for position
Noun
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Speaking to thousands of members of the media from around the world who covered his election and the death of his predecessor, Pope Francis, Leo also called for the release of reporters jailed for doing their jobs.—
Jane Onyanga-Omara,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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While the air traffic controllers who went on leave could be back on the job next month, the antiquated technology that failed them cannot be fixed or replaced quickly.—
Jade Walker,
CNN Money,
12 May 2025
Noun
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But Critchfield acknowledged that cuts at the federal level could pose challenges if states have to take on more of an oversight role.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
13 May 2025
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That could happen during the next week or two, allowing Isaacman to become the space agency's administrator and begin to play an important role in decision-making.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
13 May 2025
Noun
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This is significantly warmer than some locations in the southeast U.S., including Miami, Florida, which should only see highs in the mid-80s.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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Mexico will play a second friendly three days later against South Korea, but the location has not yet been named.—
Michael Nowels,
Mercury News,
13 May 2025
Noun
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Radio stations begin spinning the cut every at the end of every year — often even before then, as Christmastime seems to kick off right after October these days.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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In light of the Netflix documentary, Molly’s brother talked to a local NBC affiliate station about the new impact of public perception.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
9 May 2025
Noun
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So there’s one level of daunting that’s the subway, right?—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
5 May 2025
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Its level of finesse invites certain comparisons to Tatiana, the glittering Lincoln Center restaurant run by Kwame Onwuachi, another chef asserting the haute-cuisine artistry of food born of Black cultures.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
4 May 2025
Verb
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DeMaio also has launched a campaign to place a voter ID and proof of citizenship requirement on the 2026 ballot.—
Kevin Rector,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2025
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Now, the Pentagon is finally close to placing hypersonic missiles with combat units.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
9 May 2025
Noun
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Then there’s factors such as spreading out lefthanded hitters in the lineup to offset lefthanded relievers, flexibility for late-game situations and Quatraro’s preference to keep free-swinging batters from being lined up together (the better to avoid a couple fast outs).—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
9 May 2025
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For those who work with Venezuelan migrants directly, the situation feels deeply complicated.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
9 May 2025
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His purpose was to commemorate the 110th anniversary of the genocide and advocate for the release of 23 hostages detained in Azerbaijan.—
Ralphie Aversa,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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The screen served different purposes at different junctures.—
Andre Gee,
Rolling Stone,
9 May 2025
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“Position.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/position. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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