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
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
Despite taking cost-saving actions, including a selective hiring freeze for non-uniformed positions, overtime restrictions, spending reductions, and travel suspensions, General Fund expenses still outpace revenue.
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Briauna Brown,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
The top opponents in each of the three primary races held similar positions.
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Max Zahn,
ABC News,
30 June 2026
Some investments are purely financial; others come with larger equity positions tied to her influence.
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Gabby Shacknai,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Multiple companies have slashed tech worker positions in the Bay Area, cutbacks that portend fresh waves of layoffs for the region’s technology sector, according to official filings with the state’s labor agency.
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George Avalos,
Mercury News,
25 June 2026
Her previous roles include principal and district leadership positions in Woodland Joint Unified and Sacramento City Unified school districts.
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Chaewon Chung,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
But of course, Hoffman has a vested interest in arguing each of these positions.
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Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
24 June 2026
Nori has interviewed for seven head-coaching positions over the years.
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Jason Quick,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
Ravi Gedela,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
This approach positions self-erasure not just as a sacrifice but as the proof of love.
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Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez,
CNN Money,
30 June 2026
Liberatum, founded in 2001, positions the honor as both a tribute to Rushdie’s literary legacy and a public statement on freedom of expression.
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Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
29 June 2026
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin also praised the selection, saying Schroyer’s background positions him to advance the administration's immigration enforcement goals and called on the Senate to act quickly to confirm him.
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Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
27 June 2026
The announcement positions the Department of War as an active participant in reshoring mineral processing capacity.
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Aditya Jadhav,
Interesting Engineering,
26 June 2026
China races to match Mythos’ capabilities Anthropic’s letter positions the AI firm as intent on helping the US hold the line so that China cannot surpass US capabilities.
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Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
25 June 2026
Hayden—heir to the Payne family and Rachel’s former boyfriend—positions himself as an ally.
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Isadora Wandermurem,
Time,
18 June 2026
Noun
Terry Collins Republicans have little chance of winning top statewide positions in Colorado, making the June 30 primaries almost the de facto election in the heavily Democratic state.
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Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
Despite taking cost-saving actions, including a selective hiring freeze for non-uniformed positions, overtime restrictions, spending reductions, and travel suspensions, General Fund expenses still outpace revenue.
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Briauna Brown,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
The top opponents in each of the three primary races held similar positions.
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Max Zahn,
ABC News,
30 June 2026
Some investments are purely financial; others come with larger equity positions tied to her influence.
—
Gabby Shacknai,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Multiple companies have slashed tech worker positions in the Bay Area, cutbacks that portend fresh waves of layoffs for the region’s technology sector, according to official filings with the state’s labor agency.
—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
25 June 2026
Her previous roles include principal and district leadership positions in Woodland Joint Unified and Sacramento City Unified school districts.
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Chaewon Chung,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
But of course, Hoffman has a vested interest in arguing each of these positions.
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Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
24 June 2026
Nori has interviewed for seven head-coaching positions over the years.
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Jason Quick,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
Verb
Consolidation structurally positions data as a strategic asset.
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Ravi Gedela,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
This approach positions self-erasure not just as a sacrifice but as the proof of love.
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Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez,
CNN Money,
30 June 2026
Liberatum, founded in 2001, positions the honor as both a tribute to Rushdie’s literary legacy and a public statement on freedom of expression.
—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
29 June 2026
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin also praised the selection, saying Schroyer’s background positions him to advance the administration's immigration enforcement goals and called on the Senate to act quickly to confirm him.
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Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
27 June 2026
The announcement positions the Department of War as an active participant in reshoring mineral processing capacity.
—
Aditya Jadhav,
Interesting Engineering,
26 June 2026
China races to match Mythos’ capabilities Anthropic’s letter positions the AI firm as intent on helping the US hold the line so that China cannot surpass US capabilities.
—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
25 June 2026
Hayden—heir to the Payne family and Rachel’s former boyfriend—positions himself as an ally.
—
Isadora Wandermurem,
Time,
18 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for positions
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Yet despite those struggles, South Africa, one of Africa’s leading industrial economies, remains a destination for migrants willing to take low-paying jobs in domestic work, security and agriculture.
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The global healthcare firm gets platinum ratings for such jobs as clinical research coordinator and manufacturing engineer.
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Engineering and technical roles in data centers are particularly in demand due to a labour shortage, with salaries for these roles on the rise.
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Attorneys posed dueling accounts of Payton and Martin’s roles in the deadly 2022 K Street shootings as closing arguments resumed Wednesday in the pair’s murder trial in Sacramento Superior Court.
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Jimmy John's said the meal will be available at participating locations nationwide beginning June 29 through the company's app and website for a limited time.
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Parts of southern England have already topped 86 degrees Fahrenheit (30 Celsius) the past three days, but today’s and tomorrow’s temperatures are set to soar into the middle mid-90s Fahrenheit (mid-30s Celsius) with some locations even topping 100 degrees Fahrenheit (38 Celsius).
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Transportation planners spent months warning that downtown streets, MARTA stations and major highways could experience significant disruptions on match days.
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Troops have largely been assigned to high-visibility patrols around Washington's tourist corridors and several downtown Metro stations, while also assisting with litter collection and graffiti removal.
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Why the Special Olympics airlift exists Travel can be stressful for anybody, but for athletes on their way to competition who also have special accessibility needs, there are additional levels of complication.
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Analysts have warned that any form of Iranian control could have long-term effects on oil flows through the Strait, as transits may not fully recover to pre-war levels if Tehran retains strategic control of the waterway.
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What a great gesture when every gentleman removes his hat, and every man, woman and child places a hand over his or her heart as the anthem is presented.
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Island Queen is a compelling exploration of equality through the life of Dorothy Kirwan Thomas, a woman born into slavery who refuses to accept the limits society places on her because of race or gender.
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Social media sites used for hateful comments Pumphrey made threatening posts on the social media platform YouTube and other social media sites, according to the guilty plea.
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Valdez deposited Pinky at a warehouse belonging to the site’s owner, showing him the Facebook posts of Pinky’s removal.
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Sheriff's officials said a detailed investigation determined three employees used the system for non-law enforcement purposes, violating both agency policy and Georgia law.
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While the singer-songwriter has been vocal about her disdain for generative AI models, her latest argument against it comes after learning hundreds of her own songs have been used for training purposes.
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“Positions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/positions. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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