as in situated
to arrange something in a certain spot or position
positioned the chairs around the room
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Recent Examples of positioned
Floyd will be positioned at the top of depth chart.
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Mike Kaye
updated March 9, Charlotte Observer, 10 Mar. 2026
But advocates say the proposal is now better positioned to move forward, in part because Chicago has seen firsthand the demands of the role.
—Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
The Boston Celtics have re-emerged as a roadblock in the East, and the Indiana Pacers are positioned to join them again next season.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 9 Mar. 2026
Starz launched in 1994 as a premium cable channel that was positioned as a competitor to the likes of Showtime and HBO Max.
—Ellie Austin, Fortune, 9 Mar. 2026
The compensatory picks are positioned between the third through seventh rounds based on the value of the compensatory free agents lost.
—Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 9 Mar. 2026
Berger’s flawless play positioned the former Florida State All-American for his first PGA Tour win since the 2021 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am and fifth overall.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2026
That dramatic color appears during a total lunar eclipse, when the sun, Earth and moon line up with Earth positioned in the middle.
—Newsroom Meteorologist, Austin American Statesman, 2 Mar. 2026
Analyst Joe Ritchie believes that Forgent is well-positioned in the attractive electrical distribution equipment industry.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 2 Mar. 2026
Mike Kaye
updated March 9, Charlotte Observer, 10 Mar. 2026
But advocates say the proposal is now better positioned to move forward, in part because Chicago has seen firsthand the demands of the role.
—Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
The Boston Celtics have re-emerged as a roadblock in the East, and the Indiana Pacers are positioned to join them again next season.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 9 Mar. 2026
Starz launched in 1994 as a premium cable channel that was positioned as a competitor to the likes of Showtime and HBO Max.
—Ellie Austin, Fortune, 9 Mar. 2026
The compensatory picks are positioned between the third through seventh rounds based on the value of the compensatory free agents lost.
—Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 9 Mar. 2026
Berger’s flawless play positioned the former Florida State All-American for his first PGA Tour win since the 2021 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am and fifth overall.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2026
That dramatic color appears during a total lunar eclipse, when the sun, Earth and moon line up with Earth positioned in the middle.
—Newsroom Meteorologist, Austin American Statesman, 2 Mar. 2026
Analyst Joe Ritchie believes that Forgent is well-positioned in the attractive electrical distribution equipment industry.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 2 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for positioned
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The epicenter was situated approximately 1 mile west of Redwood Valley, at a depth of just 2 miles.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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The traditionally conservative 14th Congressional District is situated in the northwest corner of Georgia and borders both Alabama and Tennessee.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
11 Mar. 2026
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Department leaders placed the officer involved on paid administrative leave while the shooting is investigated, per department policy.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
6 Mar. 2026
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The ski course is tackled several times and between each lap athletes shoot at five metal targets placed 10 meters away.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Matthews left the game immediately, without putting any weight on the leg, and wasn’t able to return.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Consecutive victories over the New York Knicks and the Minnesota Timberwolves put the Lakers back in the contender conversation.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The first Guerlain Spa on the West Coast (the only other two in the country are located at Raffles Boston and The Breakers in Palm Beach), the spa offers a tranquil and private retreat with top-notch service.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Mar. 2026
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The 3,314-acre Tolland Ranch property is located west of the Peak to Peak Highway near Rollinsville in a wide, scenic valley adjacent to the James Peak Wilderness and the Roosevelt National Forest.—
John Meyer,
Denver Post,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Positioned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/positioned. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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