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Recent Examples of sits
This site, at Tala'at Ad-Dam, sits along an ancient pilgrimage route to Jerusalem, one Jesus' parents were said to have walked.
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Seth Doane, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
Hiking, mountain biking, and trail rides are options for all ages at this property that sits within the Rincon Mountains and adjacent to Saguaro National Park and Coronado National Forest.
—Julie Bielenberg, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
The attack targeted the headquarters, which sits along Dubai’s main Sheikh Zayed Road highway.
—Sam Mednick, Fortune, 4 Apr. 2026
The nose sits aggressively forward.
—Sponsored Content, Denver Post, 4 Apr. 2026
The Centenario employs the Ducati Racing Gearbox, in which the neutral sits below the first gear rather than in between first and second.
—New Atlas, 4 Apr. 2026
The film currently sits at 80 percent fresh on Rotten Tomatoes, but its big twist has received its fair share of pushback.
—Mike Miller, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Apr. 2026
Damson Idris sits courtside at the Lakers versus Cleveland Cavaliers game in Los Angeles on March 31.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 4 Apr. 2026
Part of a settlement The Hale Building, a three-story and 145-year-old building, sits just a few blocks away from the Golden 1 Center.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Seth Doane, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
Hiking, mountain biking, and trail rides are options for all ages at this property that sits within the Rincon Mountains and adjacent to Saguaro National Park and Coronado National Forest.
—Julie Bielenberg, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
The attack targeted the headquarters, which sits along Dubai’s main Sheikh Zayed Road highway.
—Sam Mednick, Fortune, 4 Apr. 2026
The nose sits aggressively forward.
—Sponsored Content, Denver Post, 4 Apr. 2026
The Centenario employs the Ducati Racing Gearbox, in which the neutral sits below the first gear rather than in between first and second.
—New Atlas, 4 Apr. 2026
The film currently sits at 80 percent fresh on Rotten Tomatoes, but its big twist has received its fair share of pushback.
—Mike Miller, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Apr. 2026
Damson Idris sits courtside at the Lakers versus Cleveland Cavaliers game in Los Angeles on March 31.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 4 Apr. 2026
Part of a settlement The Hale Building, a three-story and 145-year-old building, sits just a few blocks away from the Golden 1 Center.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sits
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The store is owned by the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community on their tribal land and licensed under their cannabis ordinance, which sets rules and regulations consistent with Minnesota laws, according the tribe.—
Frankie McLister,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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There are a few high-end hotels that offer access to the national park but what sets Silverback Lodge apart is the view.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Apr. 2026
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As is the case in other states, Utah not only puts parents in charge of this complex bookkeeping but also appoints them as their children’s trustees—and all in the name of protecting children’s earnings from greedy parents.—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
7 Apr. 2026
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The victory evens the Rangers’ record at 5-5, which puts them a half-game behind the Astros in the AL West.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Apr. 2026
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The energy of the collision spawns many new particles, including—sometimes—W bosons.—
Clara Moskowitz,
Scientific American,
10 Apr. 2026
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But reading the profile of Mohamad Eisa and Yolka Gessen left me with a kind of dread, the kind that comes when a spin-off from a hit show spawns a spin-off of its own, promising/threatening hundreds of new hours of content to keep up with.—
Jessa Crispin,
Air Mail,
24 Jan. 2026
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While there is nothing wrong with taking inspiration from fashion icons, finding your signature aesthetic requires a touch of introspection.—
Theara Coleman,
TheWeek,
9 Apr. 2026
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The spa There is no spa, but there is a charming pool area with green-and-white striped chaise lounges and grass-green sun umbrellas.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Apr. 2026
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In a video posted on Instagram on Thursday, Vonn squats with weights, lunges from side to side and does fast kicks against a ball.—
Michal Ruprecht,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
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Squire squats down in a patch of dead grass along the edge of a creek.—
Emily Brindley,
Dallas Morning News,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Mena’s wife and co-owner Mildre Gómez agrees that the Miami restaurant, which seats up to 100 diners, is bigger than just another opening.—
Connie Ogle
April 10,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2026
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Jaime said the space seats about 130 patrons and will soon add a patio.—
Jenna Thompson
April 9,
Kansas City Star,
9 Apr. 2026
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Here, a light blue base lays underneath bright blue French tips.—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
4 Apr. 2026
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Their first conversation is comically lopsided, and McKellen, purring his way through what is effectively a monologue, lays the groundwork for his most vividly inhabited and hilariously irascible performance in years.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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An empty raft stands resilient on a platform as beams of light shine through holes made by bullets.—
Sarah Moreno,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
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Georgia-native, 70-foot-tall Loblolly Pine Trees line many of the fairways, and an enormous oak tree stands like a beacon outside of the clubhouse.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Sits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sits. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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