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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5
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
Randy Watts, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
Together, these releases continue to cement Tier’s position as a brand that doesn’t just follow trends but sets them through intention and storytelling.
—Essence, 25 July 2025
Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 25 July 2025
Behind them, in the Necessary Evil, the team of observers positioned themselves, ready for the detonation.
—Literary Hub, 24 July 2025
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Noun
Employees of William O’Neil + Company and its affiliates may now or in the future have positions in securities mentioned in this communication.
—Randy Watts, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
Together, these releases continue to cement Tier’s position as a brand that doesn’t just follow trends but sets them through intention and storytelling.
—Essence, 25 July 2025
Verb
Perhaps that’s why, during the Civil War, Lincoln had artillery positioned facing Baltimore rather than toward the Confederacy.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 25 July 2025
Behind them, in the Necessary Evil, the team of observers positioned themselves, ready for the detonation.
—Literary Hub, 24 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for position
Noun
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Great companies create cultures where ideas matter more than job titles.—
JJ Rosen,
The Tennessean,
24 July 2025
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Data showed across seven Valley cities that there were 158 full-time employees with a park ranger job title.—
Maritza Dominguez,
AZCentral.com,
24 July 2025
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Hawkins similarly mentioned the prosecution of Brett Hankison, who was sentenced to 33 months in prison for his role in Breonna Taylor's death after a recommendation of a one day sentence by the U.S. Department of Justice.—
Marina Johnson,
The Courier-Journal,
25 July 2025
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Leverage Influencers To Spark Organic Search Influencers play a significant role in boosting SEO performance.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
Noun
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Flash flooding was expected in 20 locations, including Marble Falls, Leander and Liberty Hill.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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Greater Cincinnati locations: 1124 Main Street in Over-the-Rhine.—
Kaycee Sloan,
The Enquirer,
25 July 2025
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One is Allegheny Mountain Radio, a cooperative of three stations which cover Pocahontas County, West Virginia as well as Bath and Highland counties in Virginia.—
Frank Langfitt,
NPR,
20 July 2025
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The auctions are hosted annually by the department, local news station Fox 2 Detroit reported.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
19 July 2025
Noun
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The partners plan quarterly concerts featuring prominent musicians and a variety of classes for all experience levels.—
Jim Higgins,
jsonline.com,
30 July 2025
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The developments tend to support good construction jobs and have a low impact on traffic and the local school system due to modest employment levels.—
Matthew Glowicki,
The Courier-Journal,
30 July 2025
Verb
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During a ceremony recognizing Winfield’s athletic and philanthropic successes, St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter announced that a statue of Winfield would be placed at the St. Paul baseball field in the spring to remind young athletes of their own potential for greatness.—
Kristi Miller,
Twin Cities,
20 July 2025
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He was photographed and fingerprinted before being placed alone in a cell, where he was later found dead.—
Rey Covarrubias Jr,
AZCentral.com,
20 July 2025
Noun
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Kane said this new program will be unique because a social worker and peer support advocate will present and ready to assist anyone working through a difficult situation or needing more assistance.—
Shelby Slade,
AZCentral.com,
21 July 2025
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At the time, Armstrong acknowledged the situation in a statement that didn't mention Masterson by name.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
20 July 2025
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Legally, the Department of Defense can make military bases available to any federal, state or local law enforcement officials for law enforcement purposes, according to the National Immigration Law Center.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
20 July 2025
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As Wolf says, cannabis hospitality’s future belongs to those who serve purpose, not novelty — building a new kind of travel rooted in mindfulness, connection and place.—
Javier Hasse,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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“Position.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/position. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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