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 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.
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Taylor Haught, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026
In an interview with Connect the World, UAE Energy Minister Suhail Al Mazrouei cast the move in terms of positioning the country as a leading producer at a time of growing concern about rising oil prices and tighter supply.
—Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 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
This follows reports that William is positioning himself to assume greater responsibility while Charles is in the United States on an official state visit.
—Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 27 Apr. 2026
Earlier this year, the group released a cypher, positioning ØWay as a prominent collective from Atlanta’s underground.
—Oba Awolowo, Pitchfork, 27 Apr. 2026
But Hollywood has moved away from positioning silly comedies for grown-ups as major events, and Segel has thus drifted back to TV—this is his first movie in four years, and his first big theatrical release since before the pandemic.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026
Since Gateway’s demise, Northrop has been positioning the HALO module as an option for a surface habitat, and Europe may also suggest that I-HAB be used on the surface as well.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 27 Apr. 2026
Aliko Dangote plans to expand his refinery into producing key chemicals used in detergents and cleaning products, targeting another import-dependent Nigerian market and positioning the business as a major player in the global supply chain.
—Anthony Osae-Brown, Bloomberg, 20 Apr. 2026
Taylor Haught, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026
In an interview with Connect the World, UAE Energy Minister Suhail Al Mazrouei cast the move in terms of positioning the country as a leading producer at a time of growing concern about rising oil prices and tighter supply.
—Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 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
This follows reports that William is positioning himself to assume greater responsibility while Charles is in the United States on an official state visit.
—Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 27 Apr. 2026
Earlier this year, the group released a cypher, positioning ØWay as a prominent collective from Atlanta’s underground.
—Oba Awolowo, Pitchfork, 27 Apr. 2026
But Hollywood has moved away from positioning silly comedies for grown-ups as major events, and Segel has thus drifted back to TV—this is his first movie in four years, and his first big theatrical release since before the pandemic.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026
Since Gateway’s demise, Northrop has been positioning the HALO module as an option for a surface habitat, and Europe may also suggest that I-HAB be used on the surface as well.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 27 Apr. 2026
Aliko Dangote plans to expand his refinery into producing key chemicals used in detergents and cleaning products, targeting another import-dependent Nigerian market and positioning the business as a major player in the global supply chain.
—Anthony Osae-Brown, Bloomberg, 20 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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According to the district’s website, the board is considering placing a $288 million school improvement bond measure on the November 2026 ballot to fund repairs and upgrades at local schools.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
7 May 2026
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In recent weeks, the popular prediction market Kalshi has banned and fined several political candidates for placing bets on themselves.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
7 May 2026
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Former First Lady Laura Bush is credited with putting these delicious cookies—packed with oats, coconut, pecans, and chocolate chips—on the map.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
6 May 2026
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But putting people in an immersive environment to experience the tsunami without the deadly consequences of being there in person turned out to be the best way to help people grasp the scale.—
Ella Nilsen,
CNN Money,
6 May 2026
Verb
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Police asked the public for help in locating Foust.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
3 May 2026
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The Emmy Award-winning scribe asked the public for help in locating 38-year-old Christina Lynn Downer in December.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Positioning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/positioning. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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