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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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Recent Examples of sites
Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 30 Jan. 2026
The museum’s steering committee selected the building after eliminating other sites under consideration, including those in the Cultural District and the Historic Southside, said John Barnett, a pediatric dentist and art collector.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Jan. 2026
This fact fares well, for the historical sites around the island feel untouched by time and tourism, adding a dose of authenticity to the experience.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
Product description The original personal data removal service, Abine DeleteMe removes your info from data broker sites using both automation and human agents.
—Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026
In the last year alone, at least three active monarch overwintering sites were significantly damaged by inappropriate tree cutting, according to the Xerces Society.
—Meg Tanaka, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Lafayette County Emergency Management has set up several new ready-to-eat meal and water distribution sites for residents in dire straights.
—Kati Weis, CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026
Then be sure to check out our guide to the best telescopes for exploring the night sky, along with our guide to observing the moon and finding the historic Apollo-era landing sites.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 30 Jan. 2026
In the 12 years since the closures, Chicago Public Schools has repeatedly made efforts to offload its vacant sites — which continue to rack up millions in annual maintenance costs.
—Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
Noun
Mamdani said crews have so far melted 23 million pounds of snow using eight snow-melting sites.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 30 Jan. 2026
The museum’s steering committee selected the building after eliminating other sites under consideration, including those in the Cultural District and the Historic Southside, said John Barnett, a pediatric dentist and art collector.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Jan. 2026
This fact fares well, for the historical sites around the island feel untouched by time and tourism, adding a dose of authenticity to the experience.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
Product description The original personal data removal service, Abine DeleteMe removes your info from data broker sites using both automation and human agents.
—Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026
In the last year alone, at least three active monarch overwintering sites were significantly damaged by inappropriate tree cutting, according to the Xerces Society.
—Meg Tanaka, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Lafayette County Emergency Management has set up several new ready-to-eat meal and water distribution sites for residents in dire straights.
—Kati Weis, CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026
Then be sure to check out our guide to the best telescopes for exploring the night sky, along with our guide to observing the moon and finding the historic Apollo-era landing sites.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 30 Jan. 2026
In the 12 years since the closures, Chicago Public Schools has repeatedly made efforts to offload its vacant sites — which continue to rack up millions in annual maintenance costs.
—Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sites
Noun
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That review includes parking fees at Park-n-Ride locations, which are currently free for most customers.—
Jasmine Arenas,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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Despite its resilient history, Plate Italiano Moderno — a local Italian restaurant — has closed one of its locations.—
Jenna Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
27 Jan. 2026
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Louisiana dirty rice is a tasty meat-and-rice dish that roots its flavor in aromatic Cajun seasoning and the holy trinity vegetables.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
12 Jan. 2026
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For Pritchard, whose Stanford roots date back to 2005, the chance to return as head coach was both emotional and deeply personal.—
Harold Gutmann,
Mercury News,
3 Dec. 2025
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While major gathering venues do exist in Connecticut, such as the Islamic Center of Connecticut, the Islamic Association of Greater Hartford and the Muslim Coalition of Connecticut, the women’s work to create the ball paved the way to a new space of Muslim convergence.—
Mariana Navarrete Villegas,
Hartford Courant,
30 Jan. 2026
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Dining venues source local, seasonal ingredients; all kitchen waste is composted or recycled.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
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In addition, through diplomatic channels in both Beijing and Tokyo, Japan lodges strong representations and protests, stating that maritime and scientific surveys conducted in our EEZ without Japan's consent are unacceptable and must be immediately stopped.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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Their moves come against the backdrop of a competitive primary fight for the Senate in 2026, as Paxton lodges a conservative challenge against the incumbent.—
Julia Mueller,
The Hill,
15 Aug. 2025
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Trump said late Thursday that President Vladimir Putin had agreed to a temporary pause in targeting Kyiv and other places as the region experiences freezing temperatures that have brought widespread hardship to civilians.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 Jan. 2026
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There’s also the noise issue, and the somewhat awkward reality of spinning rotors whirring dangerously above people in public places.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
31 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Exactly where this storm sets up and tracks will determine where the snow and ice will be, according to AccuWeather.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
20 Jan. 2026
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The finale also sets up for Boris to return in future seasons.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Barb appears, and sticks the device in Hank’s neck, pulling out the fusion chip.—
Jack King,
Vulture,
21 Jan. 2026
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Sir Jimmy sticks a knife in Kelson, which turns out to be a mortal wound, but Spike and Kelly (Erin Kellyman) – aka Jimmy Ink – attack Sir Jimmy.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
17 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Such thinking situates Kurdi in a lineage of experimental musicians working in the second half of the twentieth century.—
Olivia Giovetti,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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Their collaboration also situates White’s legacy in the present, linking his early battles for visibility to today’s pop-culture boom.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Sites.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sites. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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