POSITIONING Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

positioning

verb

present participle of position

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 Foreign issuers face a July 2028 GENIUS compliance deadline for access to US platforms, and some of the shrinkage likely reflects positioning around that clock. — Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026 The museum was established with the aim to showcase international and Maltese contemporary art, while positioning Malta as an international destination for artistic exchange. — The Editors Of Artnews, ARTnews.com, 27 July 2026 Presidents specifically visited international hot spots, positioning themselves as global peacemakers. — Peter Kastor, Fortune, 27 July 2026 Under the guidance of chair and director Moti Sagar, the group has produced films and television programming known for adaptations of ancient Indian epics, positioning it as a name in spiritual, historical and family entertainment. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 20 July 2026 As more shoppers look for products that support relaxation, recovery and better rest, Snooz is positioning its dessert as more than just an indulgence. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson july 17, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 July 2026 Furthermore, Florida spent the offseason retooling as well as getting healthy, bringing in veterans and some more hard-hitters, positioning the Panthers to be one of the toughest squads in the NHL. — Ava Dicecca, Sun Sentinel, 16 July 2026 To this end, River Botanicals is positioning itself as a unified, trusted brand in that space. — William Jones, USA Today, 16 July 2026 Enjoy Group embarked on a full renovation and rebranding, positioning it as a five-star hotel. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026

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Orienting and situating new guests has been honed to a fine art, and the activities and general levels of service are well-supervised and helpful.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026
The original Little House series quickly moved past the events of the eponymous book, in which the family briefly settles in Kansas, on tribal land known as the Osage Diminished Reserve, situating the Ingallses more permanently in Minnesota.

— Judy Berman, Time, 9 July 2026

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As part of the exemption, NHTSA is placing additional reporting requirements on Zoox for issues such as crashes or stopping inappropriately on roads, and the regulatory agency will adjust the conditions based on how the vehicles behave.

— Reuters, NBC news, 30 July 2026
The Dolphins entered camp with a young and relatively inexperienced group of edge rushers, placing the Michigan product in the unusual position of being asked to help lead others while still fighting to reestablish himself.

— Tyler M. Carmona July 30, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026

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While at her home, Tate is accused of putting his arm around her neck and placing her in a chokehold without her consent, penetrating her between bouts of unconsciousness over several hours.

— Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 27 July 2026
Tagger’s performance was punctuated by a series of flashing one-handed backhand winners, putting more spotlight on the shot which makes her something of a unicorn on the WTA Tour.

— James Hansen, New York Times, 27 July 2026

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Mithril has promised that its tech could help local law enforcement who respond to a shooting by locating the shooter and relaying critical information, but that would require a high degree of coordination in a hectic and dangerous environment.

— Frank Landymore, Futurism, 30 July 2026
While searching from the air, rescuers spotted a bright orange backpack before locating the man’s body below a ridge south of North Wigwam Peak.

— Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 30 July 2026

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