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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
Much of that attention has been critical due to the association with the sitting president, whose approval rating has been plummeting amid the ongoing war against Iran.
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Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Mar. 2026
The Sharks head into Thursday’s game against the Boston Bruins tied with the Los Angeles Kings, with both sitting one point behind the Seattle Kraken for the second wild-card spot.
—Eric Stephens, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026
The courses for the athletes in the sitting category have lower gradients as the athletes rely on the upper body for pushing/pulling themselves forward while on a sit-ski.
—ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
There'd be people sitting outside smoking, having desultory conversations, playing games.
—Lale Arikoglu, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Mar. 2026
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Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Mar. 2026
The Sharks head into Thursday’s game against the Boston Bruins tied with the Los Angeles Kings, with both sitting one point behind the Seattle Kraken for the second wild-card spot.
—Eric Stephens, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026
The courses for the athletes in the sitting category have lower gradients as the athletes rely on the upper body for pushing/pulling themselves forward while on a sit-ski.
—ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
There'd be people sitting outside smoking, having desultory conversations, playing games.
—Lale Arikoglu, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sitting
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But when a group of fugitives is discovered to be squatting in their attic, both their plans are thrown for a loop, as the husband and wife must now work together to survive.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
14 Mar. 2026
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Picking a souvenir in Sanibel is as simple as squatting down in the sand and surveying the spoils.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, Southwest management expects about $1 billion of incremental earnings before interest and taxes from seating products, $650 million from baggage fees and some $350 million from cost initiatives this year.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
27 Feb. 2026
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No one thought the BAFTA seating through.—
Nate Jones,
Vulture,
27 Feb. 2026
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These innocuous-seeming actions can kindle dry vegetation, potentially spawning a wildfire.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
12 Mar. 2026
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Spotify updated its annual loud and clear report on Wednesday, touting figures the streaming service says reflects an increasingly global music industry as creators from all over the world are spawning more hits.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Mar. 2026
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The Read to Reef partnership between the aquarium and Enoch Pratt creates a profound and memorable experience that rewards early literacy with fun and adventure, prioritizing the youngest members of our community — and setting them up for a brighter academic future.—
Nancy S. Grasmick,
Baltimore Sun,
14 Mar. 2026
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Instead, opt for pore-minimizing setting powder on just your T-zone or oily areas at the end of your routine.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2026
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Proponents of prediction markets argue that putting financial stakes on outcomes leads to better forecasts than traditional methods.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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But putting together a basketball team only requires a few players.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Mar. 2026
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The virus wiped out 80% of his laying flock in Delaware, Pennsylvania and New Jersey.—
Scott Horsley,
NPR,
13 Mar. 2026
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Their 1-0 victory at Craven Cottage last time out felt like a statement win for Nuno Espirito Santo’s side, as Jarrod Bowen pounced on a breakdown in communication between goalkeeper Bernd Leno and centre-back Calvin Bassey, laying the ball off for Crysencio Summerville to score.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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The ship is equipped with three carbon-fiber masts standing about 226 feet tall, mounted on distinctive balestron rigs.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Mar. 2026
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So standing idly by while Palestinians are being beaten up by settlers is actually soldiers following orders.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2026
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Versatile, breezy dresses are the ultimate suitcase staple, taking you from sandy strolls and poolside lounging to ocean view dinners without missing a beat.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Mar. 2026
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The longstanding vacation spot basks in 343 sunny days a year, perfect for lounging on white-quartz sands or marveling at nature both above and below the water.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Sitting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sitting. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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