1
as in to set
to rest on the buttocks or haunches everybody needs to sit down because it's time for class

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2
as in to seat
to cause to sit down the host had to sit some of the guests on the porch

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3
as in to lay
to cover and warm eggs as the young inside develop we didn't want to disturb the hens, as they were sitting

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as in to stand
to occupy a place or location the monument that sits at the entrance to the battlefield

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Recent Examples of sit These rumors didn’t sit well with Oh’s son, Seung-won. Kayti Burt, Time, 6 June 2025 Next to a desk and minimal office supplies sat pipe cutting machines, sewer machines and a drain cleaning machine. Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 6 June 2025 Euclid + Heil will sit just west of Mile Square Park between Warner and Edinger Avenues. Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 6 June 2025 Jan sits alone at the table, stunned and bathed in the bright beam shining through the window. Matt Cabral, EW.com, 26 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for sit
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Verb
  • Bidault not only relies on outside perspective, but worked to establish a bond with the artist that set the film on track to uncover his peculiar fascinations and obsessions.
    Holly Jones, Variety, 9 June 2025
  • In the defense’s dueling opening statement, Combs’ lawyer, Teny Geragos, sought to set Jane apart from Ventura.
    Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 9 June 2025
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  • When expanded, the table is large enough to seat six.
    Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 12 June 2025
  • Four-time Grammy winner Jason Isbell co-hosted the evening, wearing Todd Snyder, naturally, seated alongside a long table of movers, shakers, and creatives who help shape the Nashville scene.
    Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 11 June 2025
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  • That proposal, which is focused on advanced nuclear, remains in progress, and stands apart from the company’s backing of the Clinton facility.
    Pippa Stevens, CNBC, 3 June 2025
  • Connecticut uses its own money to provide that coverage, but could stand to see reductions to their federal Medicaid reimbursement for doing so.
    Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 3 June 2025
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  • On one occasion, Hale-Robinson said someone squatted in an office located in her building.
    Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2025
  • The 6-foot-6 1/2, 345-pounder casually squatted 600 pounds a month ago.
    Grace Raynor, New York Times, 30 May 2025
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  • Fox One is launching by the fall, and puts sports at the forefront of its overall offering.
    John Cassillo, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
  • Every hard-working American deserves a living wage that helps put a roof over their head and food on the table–$7.25 an hour doesn't even come close.
    / CBS News, CBS News, 10 June 2025
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  • These writers spawned a generation of doctor-writers.
    Danielle Ofri, New Yorker, 7 June 2025
  • That’s typically how social movements spawn violent domestic extremists, Ali said.
    Will Carless, USA Today, 5 June 2025
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  • Most days, there are between three and five clues in each direction on a five by five grid, but the puzzles are sometimes larger, especially on Saturdays.
    Kris Holt, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
  • Yet there is no question that Neto is the Angels’ best player this year, and a star for years to come.
    Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2025
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  • There are two types of people in the summer: those who like to lounge at the beach, and others who want to get their hair wet and feet sandy, taking a dip in the ocean.
    Nicol Natale, People.com, 13 June 2025
  • The playful pup seems full of energy but is also happy to lounge around with his new owner.
    Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 June 2025

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“Sit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sit. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.

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