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 Marlton's Greenwich Village location allows guests to avoid tourist hot spots like Midtown and Soho, positioning itself quietly between the two.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Mar. 2026
Some policy defenders contend that the labor market weakness reflects adjustments to immigration restrictions rather than fundamental economic failure, positioning this as a deliberate policy choice rather than an economic failure.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
By combining social features with functional services, Bebuzee is positioning itself as both a content hub and a service infrastructure.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
The long-standing operational plan involves US destroyers positioning themselves to protect the tankers from Iranian threats, and Littoral Combat Ships (LCS) providing support.
—Phil Mattingly, CNN Money, 9 Mar. 2026
Mahan is positioning himself as a moderate Democrat focused on fixing the most pressing problems facing California by making more effective use of our resources.
—Rafael Perez, Oc Register, 8 Mar. 2026
The plan suggests Davis should take advantage of its location within the growing capital region while positioning itself as a destination for entrepreneurs and companies relocating from the Bay Area.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 7 Mar. 2026
By contrast, positioning a CEO in front of a camera during a corporate crisis could help rebuild trust rather than damage a brand.
—Rachel Ventresca, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
Athletes with disabilities in the upper limbs can be assisted by their coaches in positioning the rifle and pulling the trigger at their direction.
—ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Mar. 2026
Some policy defenders contend that the labor market weakness reflects adjustments to immigration restrictions rather than fundamental economic failure, positioning this as a deliberate policy choice rather than an economic failure.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
By combining social features with functional services, Bebuzee is positioning itself as both a content hub and a service infrastructure.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
The long-standing operational plan involves US destroyers positioning themselves to protect the tankers from Iranian threats, and Littoral Combat Ships (LCS) providing support.
—Phil Mattingly, CNN Money, 9 Mar. 2026
Mahan is positioning himself as a moderate Democrat focused on fixing the most pressing problems facing California by making more effective use of our resources.
—Rafael Perez, Oc Register, 8 Mar. 2026
The plan suggests Davis should take advantage of its location within the growing capital region while positioning itself as a destination for entrepreneurs and companies relocating from the Bay Area.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 7 Mar. 2026
By contrast, positioning a CEO in front of a camera during a corporate crisis could help rebuild trust rather than damage a brand.
—Rachel Ventresca, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
Athletes with disabilities in the upper limbs can be assisted by their coaches in positioning the rifle and pulling the trigger at their direction.
—ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for positioning
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The company has presented its work through exhibitions and design collaborations, situating itself at the intersection of marine innovation and material research rather than as a traditional textile mill.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
26 Feb. 2026
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This ornament, situating them as something between a throw pillow and a hand muff, shrouds the thick-boned fore- and hindquarters that give them a characteristic rolling gait.—
Andrew Norman Wilson,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Feb. 2026
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With some bracketology experts placing KU (19-13) in the Next Four Out category, the Jayhawks’ NCAA Tournament hopes appear slim.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
6 Mar. 2026
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The neighborhood/area Asher Adams sits directly across from the Delta Center, placing it at the functional center of Salt Lake City’s sports and entertainment district.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Proponents of prediction markets argue that putting financial stakes on outcomes leads to better forecasts than traditional methods.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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But putting together a basketball team only requires a few players.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Mar. 2026
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For now, officials say the main challenge remains locating the uranium.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
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Police are seeking the public’s help in locating a missing, at-risk person.—
Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Positioning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/positioning. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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