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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5
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
Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Florian Wirtz has played on both flanks and Frimpong on the right, but those are not their preferred positions.
—Andy Jones, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Close diplomatic alignment Ushakov said the two leaders had agreed to develop trade, including in energy, and that the positions of Russia and China were close or coincided on most international issues.
—Reuters, NBC news, 4 Feb. 2026
His ears and head can be moved into different positions, which helps to give Grogu a number of expressions.
—Rich Owen, Space.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Other key positions in City Hall have also languished without permanent appointments.
—Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
But there are far more positions than that available.
—Outside, 4 Feb. 2026
Both women were fired from their positions in the wake of the incident.
—Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
Some colleagues left their jobs, but others navigated the situation and rose into more powerful positions.
—Chris Lipp, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 5 Feb. 2026
The company now positions ULTRA Turbo as a cornerstone of its layered defense architecture.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 4 Feb. 2026
This is where Mindbreeze positions its work.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 3 Feb. 2026
This positions the company for more robust growth as the industry adapts to prioritize AI workloads.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Now in her fourth Senate term, Klobuchar is a former local prosecutor and onetime presidential candidate who positions herself as a moderate and has demonstrated the ability to win across Minnesota.
—Arkansas Online, 30 Jan. 2026
Klobuchar has won across Minnesota Now in her fourth Senate term, Klobuchar is a former local prosecutor and onetime presidential candidate who positions herself as a moderate and has demonstrated the ability to win across Minnesota.
—Bill Barrow, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
Serving her fourth term in Washington, Klobuchar is a former local prosecutor and onetime presidential candidate who positions herself as a moderate and has demonstrated the ability to win across Minnesota.
—Bill Barrow, Fortune, 29 Jan. 2026
The move also better positions Sephora to play in a lower price point range than many of its current brands.
—Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 28 Jan. 2026
Noun
Steyer has unleashed a flood of videos advertising his positions, which notably, given his heavy spending, include calling for a ban on campaign giving by corporations and reigning in electrical utility companies to lower costs for Californians.
—Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Florian Wirtz has played on both flanks and Frimpong on the right, but those are not their preferred positions.
—Andy Jones, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Close diplomatic alignment Ushakov said the two leaders had agreed to develop trade, including in energy, and that the positions of Russia and China were close or coincided on most international issues.
—Reuters, NBC news, 4 Feb. 2026
His ears and head can be moved into different positions, which helps to give Grogu a number of expressions.
—Rich Owen, Space.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Other key positions in City Hall have also languished without permanent appointments.
—Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
But there are far more positions than that available.
—Outside, 4 Feb. 2026
Both women were fired from their positions in the wake of the incident.
—Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
Some colleagues left their jobs, but others navigated the situation and rose into more powerful positions.
—Chris Lipp, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Verb
From her poetry and her Facebook page, Annie's specific interest is in Oracular writing, a form of divination script that positions the poet as a medium between humanity and the supernatural or non-human world.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 5 Feb. 2026
The company now positions ULTRA Turbo as a cornerstone of its layered defense architecture.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 4 Feb. 2026
This is where Mindbreeze positions its work.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 3 Feb. 2026
This positions the company for more robust growth as the industry adapts to prioritize AI workloads.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Now in her fourth Senate term, Klobuchar is a former local prosecutor and onetime presidential candidate who positions herself as a moderate and has demonstrated the ability to win across Minnesota.
—Arkansas Online, 30 Jan. 2026
Klobuchar has won across Minnesota Now in her fourth Senate term, Klobuchar is a former local prosecutor and onetime presidential candidate who positions herself as a moderate and has demonstrated the ability to win across Minnesota.
—Bill Barrow, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
Serving her fourth term in Washington, Klobuchar is a former local prosecutor and onetime presidential candidate who positions herself as a moderate and has demonstrated the ability to win across Minnesota.
—Bill Barrow, Fortune, 29 Jan. 2026
The move also better positions Sephora to play in a lower price point range than many of its current brands.
—Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 28 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for positions
Noun
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Every January, visitation effectively starts at zero — yet year after year, those efforts deliver results that power jobs, support small businesses, and expand opportunity far beyond the tourism industry.—
Paul S. Mears III,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Feb. 2026
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Following a #SaveThePost social campaign, The Washington Post initiated a restructuring on Wednesday, cutting more than 300 jobs across its sports, books, metro and international sections, as well as shutting down the Post Reports podcast.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
8 Feb. 2026
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Four Navy veterans had already pleaded guilty to their roles in the conspiracy before this latest indictment.—
Steve Patterson,
Florida Times-Union,
5 Feb. 2026
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Bestowed with the Peabody Award for sports journalism twice, Carillo has hosted three closing ceremonies (Salt Lake City 2002, Beijing 2008, and Rio 2016) and worked in prominent roles for three opening ceremonies (Athens 2004, Torino 2006, and Vancouver 2010).—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
4 Feb. 2026
Noun
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For years now, luxury retailer Mytheresa has partnered with high-end brands, from Moncler to Roger Vivier to Pucci, to stage exclusive, experiential trips for their top customers in locations like Oslo, Dubai and Capri.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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Health officials are warning the public of potential measles exposure after an international traveler visited several high-traffic locations in Southern California, including Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and the Disneyland Resort.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
3 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Apple music features the personalized Love and Heartbreak stations, which were introduced for Valentine's Day 2024.—
Kirby Adams,
Louisville Courier Journal,
9 Feb. 2026
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Matt Mahan, the mayor of San Jose who entered the race recently with support from wealthy tech executives, scored the best of any of the Democrats in the TV stations’ instant poll of viewers, with support of approximately 12% to 17%.—
Susan Shelley,
Oc Register,
8 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The source of the leak was identified, repaired and levels have returned to normal, according to the university.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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Repossession data for 2025 is not available, but an executive from an industry trade group previously told CNN that repo volumes are close to Great Recession levels.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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To address this problem, XPRO Jets Charters’ service model places an emphasis on improving the onboard experience through higher-quality food and service standards.—
Ethan Stone,
USA Today,
7 Feb. 2026
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Díaz places the artist within a long tradition of Puerto Rican protest that uses dance, music and celebration to generate political action.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
7 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Aside from his association with Epstein, Mandelson previously had to resign twice from senior government posts because of scandals over money or ethics.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Feb. 2026
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His social media posts referenced it as well.—
Stephanie Slifer,
CBS News,
8 Feb. 2026
Noun
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For clarity purposes, the figures below assume that the full line of credit is borrowed immediately and then repaid (and that the interest rate remains constant).—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
26 Jan. 2026
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Trump has tried to extract billions of dollars from universities and has succeeded in squeezing more than $400 million from four of them — Brown, Columbia, Cornell and Northwestern — for purposes of his choosing.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Positions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/positions. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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