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
Goalies are constantly surveying the field, diagnosing where the threat might come from, positioning themselves to protect against it.
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Tim Rohan, NBC news, 2 June 2026
If this sounds familiar, start positioning yourself for a promotion conversation.
—Kate Wieczorek, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Brock’s roster features 13 underclassmen and eight freshmen, positioning the program to contend for future state titles after reaching its first state tournament since 2019.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 June 2026
In an apparent contradiction, positioning the team to finish with the league’s worst record — and with it, the best possible chance of winning the lottery — required a certain skill.
—Josh Robbins, New York Times, 31 May 2026
Democrat Xavier Becerra, the former Health and Human Services secretary, has risen steadily in recent polls, positioning him well to potentially advance to November.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026
With the new Quantum Systems Laboratory, Massachusetts is positioning itself to remain at the center of that effort.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 31 May 2026
Comparisons work in the film’s favor, positioning Backrooms alongside Iron Lung and cult horror touchstones rather than disposable genre fare.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 31 May 2026
The documentary explains that the two had wrestled together and even performed as partners in a world before the monumental match, but WrestleMania III marked a reset, positioning them as rivals.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 21 May 2026
Tim Rohan, NBC news, 2 June 2026
If this sounds familiar, start positioning yourself for a promotion conversation.
—Kate Wieczorek, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Brock’s roster features 13 underclassmen and eight freshmen, positioning the program to contend for future state titles after reaching its first state tournament since 2019.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 June 2026
In an apparent contradiction, positioning the team to finish with the league’s worst record — and with it, the best possible chance of winning the lottery — required a certain skill.
—Josh Robbins, New York Times, 31 May 2026
Democrat Xavier Becerra, the former Health and Human Services secretary, has risen steadily in recent polls, positioning him well to potentially advance to November.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026
With the new Quantum Systems Laboratory, Massachusetts is positioning itself to remain at the center of that effort.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 31 May 2026
Comparisons work in the film’s favor, positioning Backrooms alongside Iron Lung and cult horror touchstones rather than disposable genre fare.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 31 May 2026
The documentary explains that the two had wrestled together and even performed as partners in a world before the monumental match, but WrestleMania III marked a reset, positioning them as rivals.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 21 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for positioning
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It is known that walls absorb the day’s heat and radiate it to adjacent plants at night, an important microclimate consideration when situating frost-sensitive plants.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
27 May 2026
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Much of the film’s success, however, derives not from the twists and turns of plot but from simply situating the viewer in the disquieting vibe of this bizarre place.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
27 May 2026
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Seal garbage tightly in bags, and rinse out bottles and cans before placing in recycling bins.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
4 June 2026
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Start by placing the pan on the stovetop with kosher salt sprinkled in it.—
Katherine McLaughlin,
Architectural Digest,
4 June 2026
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Ironically, the best path forward for programs like that would be a wealthy donor putting money into the program.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2026
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The Spurs will leave him open to shoot, putting an emphasis on him to knock his shots down.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
4 June 2026
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Santa Ana Police Department officers are seeking help in identifying and locating a woman who was seen throwing a container full of food at a Chipotle employee in early May.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
31 May 2026
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Atellah, who leads the union that represents more than 10,000 doctors in public and private hospitals, also questioned the rationale for locating the facility in Kenya, noting the country’s strained healthcare system.—
Larry Madowo,
CNN Money,
29 May 2026
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“Positioning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/positioning. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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