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as in being
to occupy a place or location
the monument that sits at the entrance to the battlefield
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Recent Examples of sitting
If the sitting governor dies, resigns or is removed from office, then the lieutenant governor would assume the role.
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Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
The senator, Labrador and Skinner, his chief of staff, hashed it out, sitting at a table at a reception for constitutional officers and legislative leadership.
—Idaho Statesman, 30 Apr. 2026
Hope that someone will connect the pieces that have been sitting for decades.
—Meghan O'Brien, NBC news, 30 Apr. 2026
After long days spent outdoors exploring, sitting down at a good restaurant felt like the ultimate reward.
—Midwest Living, 30 Apr. 2026
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Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
The senator, Labrador and Skinner, his chief of staff, hashed it out, sitting at a table at a reception for constitutional officers and legislative leadership.
—Idaho Statesman, 30 Apr. 2026
Hope that someone will connect the pieces that have been sitting for decades.
—Meghan O'Brien, NBC news, 30 Apr. 2026
After long days spent outdoors exploring, sitting down at a good restaurant felt like the ultimate reward.
—Midwest Living, 30 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sitting
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In one version of the game, guests took turns squatting to grab a paper bag or box with their teeth.—
Lily Hautau,
CNN Money,
3 May 2026
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To avoid straining, and therefore hemorrhoids, people can prop their feet up on stools or even stacks of old magazines to create more of a squatting position than sitting on toilets typically creates, Qureshi said.—
Kaitlin Sullivan,
NBC news,
29 Apr. 2026
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The effect deepens when seating itself is treated as part of the planting plan.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Apr. 2026
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Hanging plants above seating areas or along a pergola pulls the eye upward and makes the patio feel more enclosed — the final wall of your outdoor room.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
28 Apr. 2026
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The 1982 toy became a phenomenon, spawning the Masters of the Universe franchise with over 125 million toys sold in three years.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Known for satirizing horror flicks, the Scary Movie films launched with the first title hitting theaters in 2000 before spawning four sequels.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Apr. 2026
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Chris Sale sliced and diced and Drake Baldwin banged and bashed as the Braves beat the Rockies 9-1 on Saturday at Coors Field, setting a franchise record by starting the year unbeaten in their first 11 series (10-0-1).—
Chad Bishop,
AJC.com,
3 May 2026
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Their two- to three-hour driving excursions blend expert wildlife tracking with generations of cultural knowledge, setting their tours apart from standard excursions.—
Debbie Olsen,
Travel + Leisure,
2 May 2026
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Tucker’s starting to find his way as far as putting the barrel on the ball.—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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The Senate Banking Committee advanced Kevin Warsh’s nomination along party lines on Wednesday, putting him on track for confirmation before Powell’s term as chair ends May 15.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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And, barring a few jokes about speaking French and a somber wreath laying at the 9/11 memorial, the vibes are simply awkward, stilted and unsettled.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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Mosquitoes breed by laying 100 to 300 eggs in stagnant or slow-moving water.—
Ryan Brennan
April 30,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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Supporters say those changes would close long-standing gaps in accountability.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
2 May 2026
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But the regime is still standing and its new leaders appear more radical and open to confrontation than the previous ones.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
2 May 2026
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The animal, which arrived at the pier about a month ago, has sparked enthusiasm on social media, with Reddit users sharing photos and videos of Chonkers lounging and sunbathing.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Droves of sea lions began lounging at the dock shortly in 1989 shortly after the Loma Prieta earthquake hit the San Francisco Bay Area.—
Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Sitting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sitting. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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