as in situating
to arrange something in a certain spot or position
positioned the chairs around the room
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Recent Examples of positioning
The participation underscores a growing emphasis on connecting local publishing with global production pipelines, positioning literary properties as adaptable assets within co-production and financing frameworks.
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Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 12 May 2026
Hoby credits his experience relieving at Texas for positioning him well for the transition to the bullpen in pro ball.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
Pratt has emphasized issues such as homelessness, public safety and government spending throughout his campaign, positioning himself as a political outsider challenging the status quo in Los Angeles and drawing support from voters dissatisfied with current leadership.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026
The latter, a platform designed to connect African filmmakers with buyers, agents and investors to sell, distribute and co-produce content, has attracted the support of the Nigerian Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy (FMACCE), positioning Nigeria as a global player.
—Daron James, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
Jama’at Nusrat al Islam wal-Muslimin, al Qaeda’s affiliate in the Sahel, has emerged as one of the most powerful terrorist groups on Earth amid this vacuum, positioning itself in recent weeks as an existential threat to the government of Mali itself.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 10 May 2026
Regardless of any potential timeline, collectors may already be positioning for his retirement by picking up his key rookies cards with (relative) volume.
—Benjamin Burrows, New York Times, 10 May 2026
The bigger picture By shaping programming around a global event rather than waiting for visitors to stumble in, the museum is positioning itself as an active part of Kansas City’s World Cup experience.
—Taylor Haught, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026
In that context, Castle Rock Hormone Health is positioning its franchise rollout not only as a business initiative, but also as part of a broader movement toward healthcare models centered on access, continuity, and patient engagement.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 12 May 2026
Hoby credits his experience relieving at Texas for positioning him well for the transition to the bullpen in pro ball.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
Pratt has emphasized issues such as homelessness, public safety and government spending throughout his campaign, positioning himself as a political outsider challenging the status quo in Los Angeles and drawing support from voters dissatisfied with current leadership.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026
The latter, a platform designed to connect African filmmakers with buyers, agents and investors to sell, distribute and co-produce content, has attracted the support of the Nigerian Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy (FMACCE), positioning Nigeria as a global player.
—Daron James, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
Jama’at Nusrat al Islam wal-Muslimin, al Qaeda’s affiliate in the Sahel, has emerged as one of the most powerful terrorist groups on Earth amid this vacuum, positioning itself in recent weeks as an existential threat to the government of Mali itself.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 10 May 2026
Regardless of any potential timeline, collectors may already be positioning for his retirement by picking up his key rookies cards with (relative) volume.
—Benjamin Burrows, New York Times, 10 May 2026
The bigger picture By shaping programming around a global event rather than waiting for visitors to stumble in, the museum is positioning itself as an active part of Kansas City’s World Cup experience.
—Taylor Haught, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026
In that context, Castle Rock Hormone Health is positioning its franchise rollout not only as a business initiative, but also as part of a broader movement toward healthcare models centered on access, continuity, and patient engagement.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for positioning
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Richardson does a good job of situating the fledgling Rolling Stone on the cultural landscape of San Francisco that bracketed the Summer of Love (1967, the year the magazine launched).—
James Sullivan,
San Francisco Chronicle,
3 Apr. 2026
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The Houthis are the latest group backed by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to join the conflict, situating themselves alongside Hezbollah, which is based in Lebanon.—
Molly Parks,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Mar. 2026
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Ventilate Crawl Spaces Reduce moisture and humidity in crawl spaces by placing moisture barriers over the soil and adding vents.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
14 May 2026
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At the same time, reductions in federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits are expected to increase food insecurity among older adults, placing even more pressure on already strained systems.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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Certain federal debts can result in a portion of your Social Security check being garnished, ultimately putting your financial stability at risk in retirement.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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Louisa, all the producers and the writers are putting little inklings that are showing these sprinkles of just who John Tucker is that are going to snowball into things.—
Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
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San Luis Obispo County District Attorney Dan Dow previously said his office remains committed to locating Smart’s remains, adding that authorities will continue using every lawful tool available to bring answers to her family.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
10 May 2026
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Yet to the researchers’ surprise, the aye-ayes had no problem locating the target areas.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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“Positioning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/positioning. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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