1
as in jobs
an assignment at which one regularly works for pay
he holds the position of manager at the store
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2
as in roles
the action for which a person or thing is specially fitted or used or for which a thing exists
man's position in the universe
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3
as in locations
the area or space occupied by or intended for something
I knew that someone had been in the room because the chair was out of its usual position
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4
as in stations
the place where someone is assigned to stand or remain
the soldiers were commanded to hold their position on the hill at all costs
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as in levels
the placement of someone or something in relation to others in a vertical arrangement
holds the lead position in the standings
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as in places
to arrange something in a certain spot or position
positioned the chairs around the room
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Recent Examples of positions
Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 4 June 2026
City Manager Mark Dunning said the budgets City Council members voted to advance Tuesday night, which would go into effect July 1, would not cut current city employees but would maintain a hiring freeze the city implemented last month on around 30 open positions across a range of departments.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026
Other positions have incumbents fighting for reelection.
—James Ward, USA Today, 4 June 2026
Originally, the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) estimated some 50,000 positions could be reclassified.
—Andrea Hsu, NPR, 3 June 2026
Pulsetto positions the Lite as the stronger choice for first-time buyers and budget-conscious shoppers, while the Fit suits experienced users who want more control.
—Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
The Sequoia partner jumped 64 spots, propelled largely by early and concentrated positions in SpaceX and xAI – two of the companies most responsible for this year’s surge in private-market value concentration.
—Truebridge Capital, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
At the other end of the spectrum, there were a number of clubs with lower possession numbers who crept into positions higher up the table.
—Jon MacKenzie, New York Times, 27 May 2026
As a rookie, Egbuka was tasked with playing all four receiver positions.
—Rick Stroud, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 May 2026
Drew Pittock, USA Today, 4 June 2026
Potentially just about everywhere, although which positions Newcastle recruit in will partly depend upon outgoings and the availability of targets, so priorities may change as the summer develops.
—James McNicholas, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Importantly, Equity Residences positions itself differently from traditional timeshares or destination clubs.
—Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
SpaceX has landed another multibillion-dollar national security contract as the company positions itself for what many analysts expect could become one of the biggest IPOs in modern tech history.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 30 May 2026
The new institution positions those achievements not as distant spectacles but as part of a local story, set within walking distance of more than 30 schools and kindergartens.
—Bridget Borgobello
may 30, New Atlas, 30 May 2026
My experience as a firefighter and councilmember positions me to provide strong oversight, demand accountability, and ensure these core services deliver real results for our community.
—Mercury News Editorial Board, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
This is typical of Hacks, a series that constantly positions itself to do something emotionally dangerous before recoiling toward a safer version of it.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 29 May 2026
Instead, the pope positions the technology as merely one in a long lineage of such technologies, dating from the Tower of Babel, which promise power and glory at the expense of human uniqueness.
—Elizabeth Bruenig, The Atlantic, 27 May 2026
Noun
Japanese companies also occupy critical positions throughout the semiconductor value chain, from fabrication equipment and specialty materials to NAND flash memory production, Barclays said.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 4 June 2026
City Manager Mark Dunning said the budgets City Council members voted to advance Tuesday night, which would go into effect July 1, would not cut current city employees but would maintain a hiring freeze the city implemented last month on around 30 open positions across a range of departments.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026
Other positions have incumbents fighting for reelection.
—James Ward, USA Today, 4 June 2026
Originally, the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) estimated some 50,000 positions could be reclassified.
—Andrea Hsu, NPR, 3 June 2026
Pulsetto positions the Lite as the stronger choice for first-time buyers and budget-conscious shoppers, while the Fit suits experienced users who want more control.
—Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
The Sequoia partner jumped 64 spots, propelled largely by early and concentrated positions in SpaceX and xAI – two of the companies most responsible for this year’s surge in private-market value concentration.
—Truebridge Capital, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
At the other end of the spectrum, there were a number of clubs with lower possession numbers who crept into positions higher up the table.
—Jon MacKenzie, New York Times, 27 May 2026
As a rookie, Egbuka was tasked with playing all four receiver positions.
—Rick Stroud, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 May 2026
Verb
The company positions itself as more than your average truck stop or roadside convenience store.
—Drew Pittock, USA Today, 4 June 2026
Potentially just about everywhere, although which positions Newcastle recruit in will partly depend upon outgoings and the availability of targets, so priorities may change as the summer develops.
—James McNicholas, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Importantly, Equity Residences positions itself differently from traditional timeshares or destination clubs.
—Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
SpaceX has landed another multibillion-dollar national security contract as the company positions itself for what many analysts expect could become one of the biggest IPOs in modern tech history.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 30 May 2026
The new institution positions those achievements not as distant spectacles but as part of a local story, set within walking distance of more than 30 schools and kindergartens.
—Bridget Borgobello
may 30, New Atlas, 30 May 2026
My experience as a firefighter and councilmember positions me to provide strong oversight, demand accountability, and ensure these core services deliver real results for our community.
—Mercury News Editorial Board, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
This is typical of Hacks, a series that constantly positions itself to do something emotionally dangerous before recoiling toward a safer version of it.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 29 May 2026
Instead, the pope positions the technology as merely one in a long lineage of such technologies, dating from the Tower of Babel, which promise power and glory at the expense of human uniqueness.
—Elizabeth Bruenig, The Atlantic, 27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for positions
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The plan both helps train entry-level workers to be substance use counselors, case managers and community health workers and also offers zero-interest forgivable loans to workers already in those jobs.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2026
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The April jobs report came in well ahead of consensus, reflecting the resilience of the economy in the face of rising oil prices and Iran war uncertainty.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,Zev Fima,
CNBC,
31 May 2026
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An all-star film adaptation was released in 2002 with Catherine Zeta-Jones and Renée Zellweger in the lead roles, alongside a superstar cast including Richard Gere, Taye Diggs, Christine Baranski and Queen Latifah as Mama Morton.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
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Perhaps best known for starring in the Pitch Perfect trilogy from Universal, Camp has more recently been seen starring in Scream 7, with dual roles in the fifth and final season of Netflix’s serial killer thriller You.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
3 June 2026
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Ukraine this year has rapidly developed its medium and long-range drones to attack Russian targets, including Moscow’s oil facilities and other locations far beyond the frontlines.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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As Sacramento prepared for Election Day, voters had already begun Monday to return ballots at early voting and vote-by-mail ballot drop-off locations, such as the California Museum in downtown Sacramento.—
Velvet Wu
June 1,
Sacbee.com,
2 June 2026
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The agency said some stations where installation remains under construction may still have old gates or nearby emergency doors open temporarily to ensure system access.—
CBS News Atlanta Digital Team,
CBS News,
31 May 2026
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DirecTV also noted Scripps’ removal of 40 stations from Comcast Xfinity in 19 markets for over a month, starting April 1.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
31 May 2026
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The top 10 stocks account for about 45% of the index, far below the concentration levels seen in Taiwan and South Korea.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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The list features 80 players and nine coaches from the Football Bowl Subdivision and 99 players and 39 coaches from lower levels.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2026
Verb
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If the council places the charter amendment on the November ballot and voters approve it, the shift likely wouldn’t come until after a new city attorney is named.—
Corey Schmidt,
Sacbee.com,
6 June 2026
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That places the Rams with the 13th hardest schedule.—
Gladys Louise Tyler,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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And if its entertaining social-media posts are any indication, the excitement has just begun.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
2 June 2026
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The statement came after multiple X posts over the weekend alleged that the film used generative AI.—
Corbin Bolies,
Variety,
2 June 2026
Noun
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While there is nothing particularly Jordanian about the design, the interiors serve multiple purposes for visiting business travelers and tourists.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Ryan Josue Rojas, 20, of Herriman, Utah, was arraigned Sunday on one count of accosting a minor for immoral purposes, Michigan State Police said.—
Joseph Buczek,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
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“Positions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/positions. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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