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
The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
The technology’s growing adoption in political circles may force candidates in similar positions as Hashmi to the table, when the alternative is an AI clone created by the opponent.
—Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Two of the biggest names, Liam Maguire, the director of communications in Europe, and Meredith Maines, the couple’s chief communications officer, remain in their positions.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 24 Oct. 2025
Per 247Sports, it's believed that Oklahoma State and Virginia Tech wouldn’t have any chance of landing him for their head coaching positions, though.
—Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Over 830 University of Hawaiʻi employees are at least partially paid through federal dollars, with thousands more in positions that are fully federally funded.
—The Npr Network, NPR, 24 Oct. 2025
This will add 25 jobs to the more than 350 positions in Indiana, according to the company.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 24 Oct. 2025
In rookie running back Brashard Smith, the Chiefs have a player with experience playing both important positions.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 24 Oct. 2025
The retailer will lay off about 1,000 employees and cut 800 open positions, a company spokesperson told CNBC’s Melissa Repko.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2025
Astha Bhardwaj, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2025
The Michelangelo Effect is an approach that positions the attendees as masterpieces.
—Essence, 24 Oct. 2025
Rather than reduce the father-son relationship to fodder for Nebraska’s songs or overall mood, Cooper positions it as the primary issue of Springsteen’s life at the time and the source of a depression that grows more and more crippling as the film unfolds.
—Sadie Sartini Garner, Pitchfork, 24 Oct. 2025
Its combination of high voltage, stability, and recyclability positions it as a strong contender for grid storage, as well as for flexible and wearable electronics that demand lightweight, non-toxic power sources.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2025
The season premiere, written by Foster and featuring the return of Noah’s rec league basketball team, again positions Feldshuh’s Bina, frequently my biggest source of discomfort in the first season, as an ongoing adversary.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2025
LaFreniere digs a hole to hold a pipe, places bait at the bottom, and positions the pipe near a mature tree to anchor the cable.
—Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 22 Oct. 2025
Indeed, allowing men but not women to have multiple spouses is clearly unequal and entwined with patriarchal ideology that positions women as subordinate or inferior to men.
—David W. Lawson, The Conversation, 21 Oct. 2025
This move positions him as a singles competitor rather than a tag team wrestler.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
Noun
Cunha would drop into deeper positions, looking to trap any second balls won, before moving into vacated space.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
The technology’s growing adoption in political circles may force candidates in similar positions as Hashmi to the table, when the alternative is an AI clone created by the opponent.
—Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Two of the biggest names, Liam Maguire, the director of communications in Europe, and Meredith Maines, the couple’s chief communications officer, remain in their positions.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 24 Oct. 2025
Per 247Sports, it's believed that Oklahoma State and Virginia Tech wouldn’t have any chance of landing him for their head coaching positions, though.
—Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Over 830 University of Hawaiʻi employees are at least partially paid through federal dollars, with thousands more in positions that are fully federally funded.
—The Npr Network, NPR, 24 Oct. 2025
This will add 25 jobs to the more than 350 positions in Indiana, according to the company.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 24 Oct. 2025
In rookie running back Brashard Smith, the Chiefs have a player with experience playing both important positions.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 24 Oct. 2025
The retailer will lay off about 1,000 employees and cut 800 open positions, a company spokesperson told CNBC’s Melissa Repko.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2025
Verb
This combination positions them uniquely to become AI aggregators – bringing together support, services and devices that that help consumers simplify and secure their digital lives.
—Astha Bhardwaj, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2025
The Michelangelo Effect is an approach that positions the attendees as masterpieces.
—Essence, 24 Oct. 2025
Rather than reduce the father-son relationship to fodder for Nebraska’s songs or overall mood, Cooper positions it as the primary issue of Springsteen’s life at the time and the source of a depression that grows more and more crippling as the film unfolds.
—Sadie Sartini Garner, Pitchfork, 24 Oct. 2025
Its combination of high voltage, stability, and recyclability positions it as a strong contender for grid storage, as well as for flexible and wearable electronics that demand lightweight, non-toxic power sources.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2025
The season premiere, written by Foster and featuring the return of Noah’s rec league basketball team, again positions Feldshuh’s Bina, frequently my biggest source of discomfort in the first season, as an ongoing adversary.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2025
LaFreniere digs a hole to hold a pipe, places bait at the bottom, and positions the pipe near a mature tree to anchor the cable.
—Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 22 Oct. 2025
Indeed, allowing men but not women to have multiple spouses is clearly unequal and entwined with patriarchal ideology that positions women as subordinate or inferior to men.
—David W. Lawson, The Conversation, 21 Oct. 2025
This move positions him as a singles competitor rather than a tag team wrestler.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for positions
Noun
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Struggling with a lack of career opportunities, Gen Z is second-guessing the worth of pricey college degrees, which once promised them six-figure jobs.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
28 Oct. 2025
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What To Know ICE leaders in these cities were relieved of their jobs and moved to other posts within the federal agency on Friday, with the DHS quietly beginning to overhaul its mass deportation operation over the weekend.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The performance will bring together EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami, who sing for the roles of Rumi (Arden Cho ), Mira (May Hong), and Zoey (Ji-young Yoo), respectively.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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But now the roles are reversed, with his father watching on as the younger Guerrero adds to the family legacy and continues to light up the diamond.—
Frank Nunns O'Connell 15 hr ago,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The supermarket giant's list of stores equipped with electronic shelf labels (ESLs) continues to grow with two locations in Northern Kentucky in suburban Cincinnati joining 11 identified in Southwest Ohio.—
Alexander Coolidge,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
23 Oct. 2025
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Apple AirTag Initially, Apple shared that 18 commercial airlines, including Delta, United, and Lufthansa, would soon begin accepting Find My item locations of their passengers’ checked bags.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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General admission includes access to the sunflower field, pumpkin patch and corn maze, kids’ bounce zones and play areas, a petting zoo featuring alpacas, ponies, donkeys, goats and bunnies, craft stations, photo ops, river walk, live music, vendor marketplace and a free pumpkin.—
Katie Nixon,
Nashville Tennessean,
22 Oct. 2025
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The elegant new stations have cocktail bars named Mary Mary, apparently in reference to Henry Flagler’s first and third wives, who had the same first name.—
Kaitlyn Tiffany,
The Atlantic,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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At the same time, the country has seen unprecedented levels of tourism—up 48 percent in 2024 from the year before, according to the Japan National Tourism Organization.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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There are levels to this, of course.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The hardware represents the San Diego chipmaker’s entry into the data center market and places the company in direct competition with NorCal peers Nvidia and AMD.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
28 Oct. 2025
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That price places it squarely in the consumer electronics segment, roughly the same as an iPhone 17 Pro Max in China.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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What To Know ICE leaders in these cities were relieved of their jobs and moved to other posts within the federal agency on Friday, with the DHS quietly beginning to overhaul its mass deportation operation over the weekend.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Oct. 2025
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Some have wondered whether the site accesses X social media posts, while others have suggested that some articles copy Wikipedia entries word-for-word.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
28 Oct. 2025
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Sea lines of communication, or SLOCs, are the principal maritime routes between ports used for trade, military or other purposes.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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However, StyleCaster may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Positions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/positions. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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