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
In antiquity, technology was literally demonized, so there was no stigma in positioning oneself against it.
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Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 8 Apr. 2026
Fresh, meanwhile, has ascended to the pantheon of legendary New Orleans producers, positioning himself as the 21st century Allen Toussaint.
—Sadie Sartini Garner, Pitchfork, 7 Apr. 2026
The two bring a long-standing mutual respect and complementary expertise, positioning the Physical Production department for significant growth.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 7 Apr. 2026
As her notoriety grew through the Hulu reality series, she was cast as the central figure on an upcoming season of The Bachelorette, positioning her as the latest crossover from unscripted TV notoriety to mainstream dating franchise fame.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2026
Smart manufacturing tools empower employees to work more effectively, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and positioning North Carolina at the forefront of the future of rail.
—Tobias Bauer, Charlotte Observer, 6 Apr. 2026
With potential political upheaval on the horizon, Cuban exiles in Miami have begun positioning themselves for power, but their own internecine disputes bode poorly for any political transition, El País reported.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 6 Apr. 2026
The market downturn put some stocks across the real estate, consumer staples, health care and technology sectors into oversold territory, positioning them for a potential rebound in the near term.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 4 Apr. 2026
Earlier this month, NASA announced an accelerated launch plan, moving up the timeline of the Artemis III mission to 2027 and positioning Artemis IV for lunar landing in 2028.
—Christiana Freitag, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 8 Apr. 2026
Fresh, meanwhile, has ascended to the pantheon of legendary New Orleans producers, positioning himself as the 21st century Allen Toussaint.
—Sadie Sartini Garner, Pitchfork, 7 Apr. 2026
The two bring a long-standing mutual respect and complementary expertise, positioning the Physical Production department for significant growth.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 7 Apr. 2026
As her notoriety grew through the Hulu reality series, she was cast as the central figure on an upcoming season of The Bachelorette, positioning her as the latest crossover from unscripted TV notoriety to mainstream dating franchise fame.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2026
Smart manufacturing tools empower employees to work more effectively, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and positioning North Carolina at the forefront of the future of rail.
—Tobias Bauer, Charlotte Observer, 6 Apr. 2026
With potential political upheaval on the horizon, Cuban exiles in Miami have begun positioning themselves for power, but their own internecine disputes bode poorly for any political transition, El País reported.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 6 Apr. 2026
The market downturn put some stocks across the real estate, consumer staples, health care and technology sectors into oversold territory, positioning them for a potential rebound in the near term.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 4 Apr. 2026
Earlier this month, NASA announced an accelerated launch plan, moving up the timeline of the Artemis III mission to 2027 and positioning Artemis IV for lunar landing in 2028.
—Christiana Freitag, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 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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Luna is in your sign, making feelings vivid and placing your needs at the center of decisions.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Ahead of the session, leaders of United Teachers Los Angeles, which represents some 37,000 teachers, urged acting Superintendent Andres Chait to reach an agreement and avoid disruptions to classrooms, placing responsibility on the district’s current leadership.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
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The first generation of parents to have resorted, at least occasionally, to mollifying their children by putting digital screens in their hands has now seen those kids grow up.—
Jeannie Suk Gersen,
New Yorker,
9 Apr. 2026
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Wainwright alleges that the company started putting profits over people, which is when problems began to escalate.—
Terell Bailey,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Riverside County Department of Animal Services officials are seeking help from the public in locating a pair of dogs that were recently involved in an attack on a wild burro, part of a series of attacks on the creatures dating back to late 2025.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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With 43 degree temperatures announced at first pitch and gusty winds throughout the game, Early had difficulty locating his pitches and was forced to grind through four laborious innings.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Positioning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/positioning. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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