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
Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 31 Oct. 2025
Smith said that the county, which has gone through years of budget tightening, is not OK with paying its workers below median rates, but has had to be selective in which positions to fund more comparably to similar counties.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 31 Oct. 2025
He was ordained in 1976, and has served in various positions over his 40 years serving the Catholic Church, including director of Catholic Charities and director of the Haitian Apostolate, according to the Archdiocese of Miami website.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
CEOs are often board chairs as well, and the move merely gave her the same positions held by JPMorgan Chase’s Jamie Dimon and Goldman Sachs’s David Solomon.
—Geoff Colvin, Fortune, 31 Oct. 2025
Saks Global has just filled two crucial store positions.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2025
Given how he's turned Vanderbilt around recently, Lea's name has surfaced in speculation for both jobs and the head coach positions at Florida, Arkansas, and Virginia Tech.
—Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
With the Panthers dealing with multiple injuries elsewhere, those two elevations could be used on different positions on the roster.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 31 Oct. 2025
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
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
About 400 staff positions across the KC-area Head Start sites are also at risk if the sites close permanently, Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas said earlier this month.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 31 Oct. 2025
Smith said that the county, which has gone through years of budget tightening, is not OK with paying its workers below median rates, but has had to be selective in which positions to fund more comparably to similar counties.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 31 Oct. 2025
He was ordained in 1976, and has served in various positions over his 40 years serving the Catholic Church, including director of Catholic Charities and director of the Haitian Apostolate, according to the Archdiocese of Miami website.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
CEOs are often board chairs as well, and the move merely gave her the same positions held by JPMorgan Chase’s Jamie Dimon and Goldman Sachs’s David Solomon.
—Geoff Colvin, Fortune, 31 Oct. 2025
Saks Global has just filled two crucial store positions.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2025
Given how he's turned Vanderbilt around recently, Lea's name has surfaced in speculation for both jobs and the head coach positions at Florida, Arkansas, and Virginia Tech.
—Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
With the Panthers dealing with multiple injuries elsewhere, those two elevations could be used on different positions on the roster.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 31 Oct. 2025
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
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
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The training will cover key roles, including line producing, location management, post production supervision, production accounting, being an assistant director, being a production assistant, being a production coordinator, and script supervising.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
31 Oct. 2025
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And for an actress who has long played complicated female characters, Falco added that few roles throw her off track on set.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Photos circulating on state media showed that much of the two locations remained under floodwater, with some houses submerged up to their roofs.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
31 Oct. 2025
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Since then, there have been a few locations for the haunted house, with the scare-centric tradition becoming a tradition for many locals in San Bernardino.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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Lightning-fast 6G The next-generation radio access network (RAN) requires high-speed wireless transmission between base stations that exceeds 100 Gbps to connect access points and hubs.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Oct. 2025
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Marie waited about an hour for her turn to shop through the mostly fresh food stations, which included produce, bread, dairy and meat.—
Molly Guthrey,
Twin Cities,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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From the ways in which games are developed to hacks for completing levels, Tan said the technology's ramifications across the sector can't be overstated.—
Lucy Handley,
CNBC,
1 Nov. 2025
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As lawmakers and top officials at the federal and state levels attempt to shift blame, the shutdown is poised to upend social services across the country.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Exercising in higher temperatures places greater stress on the body – especially in high humidity – and an athlete’s hydration strategy becomes even more crucial.—
George Ramsay,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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Their approach places them within immediate operational range for amphibious or precision strike missions, intensifying pressure on Caracas as regional tensions climb.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The franchise fired its modern star Melissa Barrera over posts in support of Palestine.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
31 Oct. 2025
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During a July City Commission meeting, Commissioner Richard Lara, who received at least one of the surveys but did not respond to it, summarized the allegations detailed in the blog posts.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
30 Oct. 2025
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According to the district’s Notice of Election, the fund’s purposes are vague, the debt obligations are for 40 years, and taxpayers will owe far more.—
Center Square,
The Washington Examiner,
29 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.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Positions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/positions. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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