Synonyms of positions

positions 1 of 2

noun

plural of position

1

as in jobs

an assignment at which one regularly works for pay

he holds the position of manager at the store

Synonyms & Similar Words

• jobs
• places
• posts
• situations
• appointments
• capacities
• employments
• functions
• connections
• employs
• berths
• billets
• offices
• spots
• professions
• occupations
• duties
• postings
• works
• careers
• vocations
• tasks
• businesses
• callings
• services
• pursuits
• trades
• practices
• missions
• engagements
• livelihoods
• rackets
• gigs
• lines
• livings
• lifeworks

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• avocations
• unemployments

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• roles
• jobs
• purposes
• tasks
• functions
• parts
• works
• places
• capacities
• missions
• businesses
• hands
• concerns
• activities
• situations
• offices
• duties
• occupations
• involvements
• responsibilities
• services
• affairs
• vocations
• participations
• posts
• assignments
• niches
• pursuits
• uses
• callings
• commissions
• employs
• charges

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• locations
• venues
• places
• sites
• spots
• localities
• loci
• points
• locales
• emplacements
• scenes
• regions
• sections
• sectors
• wheres
• precincts
• theres
• heres

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• stations
• quarters
• jobs
• posts
• operations
• details
• assignments
• businesses
• charges
• briefs

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• levels
• ranks
• places
• echelons
• rankings
• degrees
• situations
• stations
• standings
• strata
• statuses
• reaches
• conditions
• rungs
• footings
• functions
• capacities
• orders
• ratings
• walks
• estates

positions

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of position

as in places

to arrange something in a certain spot or position

positioned the chairs around the room

Synonyms & Similar Words

• places
• situates
• puts
• deposits
• locates
• sticks
• sets
• lays
• parks
• disposes
• plants
• fixes
• sets up
• emplaces
• shifts
• deposes
• moves
• locks
• rearranges
• orients
• ranks
• claps
• establishes
• niches
• reorders
• slaps
• flops
• anchors
• assembles
• affixes
• planks
• carries
• collects
• plops
• arrays
• berths
• lodges
• plunks down
• lays out
• sets down
• wedges
• plumps
• ensconces
• plunks
• queues
• settles
• lines up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• takes
• removes
• relocates
• replaces
• displaces
• supersedes
• supplants
• banishes
• dislodges

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of positions

Noun

The news about Guimaraes wanting to leave was followed almost immediately by Johan Manzambi, Newcastle’s top target across all positions, opting for Aston Villa at the final moment. — George Caulkin, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026

Bonnell says the 805 RX was designed around adult-sized ergonomics, with adjustable footpeg and handlebar positions. — New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026

That’s key for leadership positions but also for candidates who are pivoting careers or have employment gaps. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026

Alongside the closure, the academy's president and CEO Scott Cooper has also decided to step down from his leadership positions. — Kaitlyn McCormick, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026

Before joining Pomellato, Belli held senior marketing and executive leadership positions at WPP, L’Oréal Luxe and LVMH, including Christian Dior Parfums, Moët Hennessy, Veuve Clicquot and Bulgari. — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026

Those positions remain in flux and negotiations between Assembly members, state senators and Newsom are ongoing, Assembly Natural Resources Committee Chair Isaac Bryan, D-Jefferson Park, said. — Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 25 Aug. 2026

Sigel said the initial rally was fueled by traders closing bearish positions, meaning further gains would require fresh capital. — Lee Ying Shan,ananya Chetia, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2026

The states are not currently communicating well and legal action might give them the structure to set out their positions better. — Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026

Verb

Now, Simplicity positions itself among those leading that transition by expanding its partnerships and deepening its capabilities. — Matthew Kayser, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2026

Despite recent scrutiny over his past associations and his history as Microsoft's CEO, Gates positions himself as a uniquely qualified messenger due to his tech background and philanthropic focus. — John Werner, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026

Buffseek Buffseek explicitly positions it for both teens and adults, featuring a throttle response and power delivery that are more approachable for new riders. — New Atlas, 26 Aug. 2026

The contract positions the F143 as a second-source engine for the JASSM instead of just replacing its existing propulsion system outright. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 17 Aug. 2026

Successful stewardship therefore requires not only thinking about who runs the business, but what structure best positions it for the next chapter. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 13 Aug. 2026

Under the hood, Naia positions the feature as part of a broader effort to make circular and sustainable shopping feel more financially justified. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 12 Aug. 2026

Through Agentforce, its digital labor platform, Salesforce positions humans and agents to work together in service of customer success. — Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 12 Aug. 2026

The company positions itself as a specialist in fast approvals and transparent pricing, working with merchants across verticals such as nutraceuticals, e-commerce, travel, CBD, and firearms retail. — Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2026