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noun

ˈsīt How to pronounce site (audio)
Definition of sitenext
as in location
the area or space occupied by or intended for something this field is the intended site for a new shopping mall

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verb

as in to situate

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Recent Examples of site
Noun
The Bucks organization has previously engaged in social justice initiatives, including a player walkout in 2020 and turning its arena into a voting site. — Ricardo Torres, jsonline.com, 22 Sep. 2026 This site of the original 1913 Fratelli Prada store is now the location of Prada Donna—the womenswear boutique—which has been expanded to nearly double its previous display space. — Hafsa Lodi, Architectural Digest, 22 Sep. 2026 In the days after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, makeshift memorials started to appear around the perimeter of Ground Zero and at sites around the world associated with the United States. — Hari Kunzru, Harpers Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026 Residents can also search for a vaccination clinic through My Turn, the state’s vaccine scheduling and information site. — Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 22 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for site
Recent Examples of Synonyms for site
  1. location
  2. situate
  3. venue
  4. set up
  5. place
  6. stick
  7. embed
  8. lodge
Noun
  • Amenities and experiences Due to its size and location, the NH Palazzo Cinquecento is a popular business hotel.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Stegra also highlighted that near-zero emission steel will initially be available at limited volumes and in few locations.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of location
Verb
  • Banner Elk is situated in a valley surrounded by Beech Mountain and Sugar Mountain, which have mile-high peaks.
    — Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2026
  • These moments reveal the genius of Jay-Z, whose life story is coded directly into the songs booming through the two speakers situated across from them.
    — Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of situate
Noun
  • Gillette Stadium, which is owned by Jewish billionaire Robert Kraft, was one such venue where Macklemore was scheduled to perform.
    — Carter Schroppe, The Washington Examiner, 20 Sep. 2026
  • While promoters and venues wield great power over concert tours, experts say an artist of Sheeran’s magnitude generally has the final say about what happens concerning the shows.
    — Tassanee Vejpongsa, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of venue
Verb
  • The Knights responded with their own impressive drive, highlighted by a 26-yard run by Watson that set up a 30-yard touchdown pass from Jenkins to receiver Waden Charles.
    — Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026
  • The Mississippi Department of Public Safety issued a statement on its gameday plans, including not just road closure alerts but a notice that special operations, air operations and a mobile command center would be set up.
    — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of set up
Noun
  • There will be recruiting battles and NIL headaches and portal defections and angry message boards and all the other insanity that comes with coaching at a place where fans consider 9-3 an average record rather than an accomplishment.
    — Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026
  • There are some places in the world that don’t know Tim in the same way people do here — same with Hallmark and Chef Boyardee.
    — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of place
Verb
  • Now my guy is stuck in an insane asylum with a doctor who seems downright giddy to try out some electroshock therapy.
    — Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2026
  • With more testy and volatile negotiations sure to come once Johnson presents his full budget proposal next month, the mayor’s $401 million pitch might not stick.
    — Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of stick
Verb
  • The brand embeds itself in the treatment room, too, not just on the retail shelf.
    — Bilin Lin, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Buffett invested in traditional companies embedded in the real economy with a focus on value, like insurance companies, railroads and public utilities.
    — John Towfighi, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of embed
Verb
  • Lincoln-Goldfinch also claimed Garces Perez did not receive sufficient medical care, and the bullet remained lodged hours after the shooting.
    — Bonny Chu , Brooke Taylor, FOXNews.com, 21 Sep. 2026
  • The fire department’s search and rescue team cut part of a car door away to rescue Rios while her SUV was still lodged in the bus, Silverman recounted.
    — Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of lodge

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“Site.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/site. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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