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
Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 21 May 2026
The affected unit, the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, had been scheduled to deploy to Poland and other eastern flank positions as part of a routine nine-month NATO rotation.
—Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 20 May 2026
That means being long real assets that benefit from inflation, holding enough cash to act when volatility creates opportunity, and sizing your defensive positions based on duration risk rather than conviction about how the diplomacy unfolds.
—Jason Kirsch, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
The layoffs heavily impacted the Charlotte area, eliminating 227 positions at its Mooresville headquarters and South End Tech Hub.
—Charlotte Observer, 20 May 2026
In a separate vote, the board approved cutting 221 classified, or non-educator, positions.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026
Essential worker roles include healthcare positions, teachers, military members, fire and police officers, charity workers, social workers, government employees, supermarket staff, and delivery and transport staff.
—Jamie Spain, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 May 2026
California’s long-term fiscal pressures, such as its healthcare and education expenses, are growing, State Controller Malia Cohen warned Tuesday, presenting an annual audit of the state’s financial positions.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 13 May 2026
About 120 assistant principal positions are on the chopping block, Banks said, potentially shrinking the union’s membership by about 10%.
—Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 14 May 2026
Available for 50,000 euros a week, the villa positions itself firmly within the ultra-luxury category, though Château de Berne appears less interested in traditional notions of opulence than in constructing a particularly French perspective.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 12 May 2026
Indeed, the firm positions it more as a guest house than a full-time home.
—Adam Williams
may 12, New Atlas, 12 May 2026
Instead, the book acts as a credential that positions the author as a leading voice in their field.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 11 May 2026
Jeff noted that more than 65% of Qnity’s business is tied to semiconductors, which positions the company to benefit from ongoing AI and data center spending.
—Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 8 May 2026
That positions them to be a team willing to take a winger, and Novotny checks the competitive boxes they’re attracted to while having strength and speed.
—Scott Wheeler, New York Times, 7 May 2026
The approach positions creators as upstream partners in IP ownership, monetization and long-term value creation, reshaping traditional entertainment economics.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 6 May 2026
Those numbers pose a major challenge as Rodríguez increasingly positions herself for what many inside the transitional government expect will eventually become a presidential campaign.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 6 May 2026
Noun
Kalama says Imagineering was focused on how the various positions of pilot, gunner or engineer interact with one another.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 21 May 2026
The affected unit, the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, had been scheduled to deploy to Poland and other eastern flank positions as part of a routine nine-month NATO rotation.
—Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 20 May 2026
That means being long real assets that benefit from inflation, holding enough cash to act when volatility creates opportunity, and sizing your defensive positions based on duration risk rather than conviction about how the diplomacy unfolds.
—Jason Kirsch, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
The layoffs heavily impacted the Charlotte area, eliminating 227 positions at its Mooresville headquarters and South End Tech Hub.
—Charlotte Observer, 20 May 2026
In a separate vote, the board approved cutting 221 classified, or non-educator, positions.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026
Essential worker roles include healthcare positions, teachers, military members, fire and police officers, charity workers, social workers, government employees, supermarket staff, and delivery and transport staff.
—Jamie Spain, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 May 2026
California’s long-term fiscal pressures, such as its healthcare and education expenses, are growing, State Controller Malia Cohen warned Tuesday, presenting an annual audit of the state’s financial positions.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 13 May 2026
About 120 assistant principal positions are on the chopping block, Banks said, potentially shrinking the union’s membership by about 10%.
—Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
Verb
The announcement positions the system as suitable for missions requiring both speed and image quality.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 14 May 2026
Available for 50,000 euros a week, the villa positions itself firmly within the ultra-luxury category, though Château de Berne appears less interested in traditional notions of opulence than in constructing a particularly French perspective.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 12 May 2026
Indeed, the firm positions it more as a guest house than a full-time home.
—Adam Williams
may 12, New Atlas, 12 May 2026
Instead, the book acts as a credential that positions the author as a leading voice in their field.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 11 May 2026
Jeff noted that more than 65% of Qnity’s business is tied to semiconductors, which positions the company to benefit from ongoing AI and data center spending.
—Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 8 May 2026
That positions them to be a team willing to take a winger, and Novotny checks the competitive boxes they’re attracted to while having strength and speed.
—Scott Wheeler, New York Times, 7 May 2026
The approach positions creators as upstream partners in IP ownership, monetization and long-term value creation, reshaping traditional entertainment economics.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 6 May 2026
Those numbers pose a major challenge as Rodríguez increasingly positions herself for what many inside the transitional government expect will eventually become a presidential campaign.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 6 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for positions
Noun
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One candidate ran as a fervent booster, arguing that Atlantic Yards would bring jobs and housing to the area.—
Jason Zengerle,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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These titles often glorify overwork and set unrealistic expectations from day one, contributing to the kind of stress that causes people to resign and look for low-stress jobs in the first place.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
Noun
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The skilled staff have to wear more than one hat at this camp, everyone has multiple roles to play and multiple skill sets.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 May 2026
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Konsta Helenius, Noah Östlund and Jiri Kulich are in the mix for top-nine roles next season, too.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
Noun
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In a statement, Cobb County Elections & Registration said backup procedures are in place as staff work to assist voters and support polling locations.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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Today, the dessert shop has locations in more than a dozen states nationwide.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
19 May 2026
Noun
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Food and drink All-day restaurant Pure serves up a sprawling breakfast buffet complete with omelette and pancake stations, heaving tropical fruit platters, and baked goods galore, including Polynesian treats like coconut bread.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
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Some local stations in Richmond and Salt Lake City dropped the show following viewer outcry.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
Noun
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Before the final weekend of the season, Andy, who has visited more than 600 stadiums at all levels, tells us his best and worst aspects of each of the Premier League venues.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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The new Gen-2 hand, named Flex 2, combines multiple actuation technologies in a hybrid drive system, enabling it to handle objects with different shapes, textures, and levels of fragility more effectively.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
20 May 2026
Verb
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Ahead of all World Cup tournaments, FIFA places large blocks of rooms on hold across various properties for FIFA staff, media and other stakeholders.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2026
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Sam arrives at the cave with Mother and places her body at the base of the tree where she was born (and now, wants to die).—
Lynsey Eidell,
PEOPLE,
23 May 2026
Noun
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Lollipops in every shape and size, run like fence posts throughout the tables.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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Continue reading … POLITICS MIND IN THE GUTTER — More lewd posts surface from Dem candidate touting unusual behavior in bathrooms.—
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FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
Noun
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Iran, which says its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes, was said to have included some nuclear concessions in its latest proposal to end the war.—
Michelle L. Price,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
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For many people, getting life insurance or disability insurance would serve similar purposes while offering greater flexibility.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
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“Positions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/positions. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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