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
The kitchen is outfitted with Gaggenau appliances and custom cabinetry, with adjacent gathering areas and a lofted office positioned for views toward Northstar, a ski resort just six miles away.
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David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 8 June 2026
The implantable pulse generator was placed within a silicone cuff on the left cervical vagus nerve, with electrode contacts positioned to deliver stimulation.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 June 2026
On the relative front, the ratio of IHE to the SPX is rebounding off support from its 200-day (40-week) MA, suggesting that pharma is positioned for additional outperformance in the weeks ahead.
—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 8 June 2026
Abualnadi, 25, is a defender, mainly positioned at center back, who helped Jordan qualify for the tournament with six starts during World Cup qualification matches.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 8 June 2026
Morgan Moses has been limited in OTA practices but has been positioned at right tackle with the first-team unit.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 7 June 2026
Spencer Pratt's journey from reality television villain to Los Angeles mayoral contender has taken another unexpected turn as the former reality star appears positioned to face incumbent Mayor Karen Bass in a runoff election.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026
Best And Last — June 26 (Paramount Pictures) The entire original cast — Johnny Knoxville, Steve-O, Chris Pontius, Wee Man, Dave England, and the wider ensemble — returns for what is positioned as the franchise’s farewell.
—Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
This 15-story hotel is considered the city’s top luxury hotel and is perfectly positioned for both business and touristic pursuits.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 8 June 2026
The implantable pulse generator was placed within a silicone cuff on the left cervical vagus nerve, with electrode contacts positioned to deliver stimulation.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 June 2026
On the relative front, the ratio of IHE to the SPX is rebounding off support from its 200-day (40-week) MA, suggesting that pharma is positioned for additional outperformance in the weeks ahead.
—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 8 June 2026
Abualnadi, 25, is a defender, mainly positioned at center back, who helped Jordan qualify for the tournament with six starts during World Cup qualification matches.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 8 June 2026
Morgan Moses has been limited in OTA practices but has been positioned at right tackle with the first-team unit.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 7 June 2026
Spencer Pratt's journey from reality television villain to Los Angeles mayoral contender has taken another unexpected turn as the former reality star appears positioned to face incumbent Mayor Karen Bass in a runoff election.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026
Best And Last — June 26 (Paramount Pictures) The entire original cast — Johnny Knoxville, Steve-O, Chris Pontius, Wee Man, Dave England, and the wider ensemble — returns for what is positioned as the franchise’s farewell.
—Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
This 15-story hotel is considered the city’s top luxury hotel and is perfectly positioned for both business and touristic pursuits.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for positioned
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The new city hall will be situated in a $1 billion mixed-use development called the Canals, which will feature homes, shops and restaurants surrounded by a network of canals and lakes.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 June 2026
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The new rules do not allow cart-sharing for residents of single family homes situated side by side or across the alley from each other, or residents of a homeowner’s association spanning condominiums in multiple buildings.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
3 June 2026
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Each person held their sarongs in different ways, over both shoulders or draped on one, around their necks, balled up in a fist, placed neatly on a lap.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 May 2026
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Next week’s launch would have been only New Glenn’s fourth, after its third flight on April 19 placed a satellite for the company AST SpaceMobile in an orbit that was lower than planned because of a malfunction of the rocket’s second stage.—
Lee Billings,
Scientific American,
29 May 2026
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But now a range of companies are putting AI directly into the hands of golfers.—
Jack Bantock,
CNN Money,
5 June 2026
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These sell-offs, coupled with the rising import bill due to the surge in global oil prices, have weighed on the Indian rupee, putting it among the worst-performing currencies in Asia.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
5 June 2026
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Such plants are predominantly located in communities of color, with an average of 77% of the residents within a mile identifying as such, according to census data.—
Jason Henry,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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Since then, five of the remaining seven have been located, with one rescued from the chamber Friday night.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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“Positioned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/positioned. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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