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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
Sharing photos of their time together on Instagram, Disick showed his son at dinner, sitting at the table with an oversized fuzzy hat on.
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Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
According to a probable cause affidavit, a trooper sitting alongside Interstate 49 clocked Paulman going 92 mph in a Jeep.
—Arkansas Online, 6 Oct. 2025
The speech was viewed by many as unusually political for a sitting justice.
—Samantha Riedel, Them., 6 Oct. 2025
That job required him to defy a sitting president.
—Billy Ray, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2025
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Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
According to a probable cause affidavit, a trooper sitting alongside Interstate 49 clocked Paulman going 92 mph in a Jeep.
—Arkansas Online, 6 Oct. 2025
The speech was viewed by many as unusually political for a sitting justice.
—Samantha Riedel, Them., 6 Oct. 2025
That job required him to defy a sitting president.
—Billy Ray, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sitting
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Study scope and main findings The researchers examined dozens of pre-Neolithic burials in which skeletons were placed in tightly crouched or squatting positions and, in many cases, showed patches of burning.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Sep. 2025
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While squatting weight in high school gym class, Welch, 18, felt his right knee become uncomfortable.—
Angelina Liu,
People.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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Dual ovens, floor-to-ceiling cabinetry featuring glass panes, and a casual dining area with banquette seating round out the space—which was Hadid’s favorite room in the house.—
Katie Schultz,
Architectural Digest,
26 Sep. 2025
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The dining area has seating for up to four people, but a gathering is still possible with more guest seating on the loveseat or couch.—
Barbara Bellesi Zito,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Sep. 2025
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The series, which also included Frances Bavier as Aunt Bee and Jim Nabors as Gomer Pyle, ran for eight seasons, ending in 1968 and spawning multiple spin-offs.—
Victoria Edel,
PEOPLE,
3 Oct. 2025
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These innocuous-seeming actions can kindle dry vegetation, potentially spawning a wildfire.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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Marin’s media adviser, Iida Vallin, a blonde with a trendy bob and thick black glasses, had suggested the museum setting for our meeting.—
Jennifer Wilson,
New Yorker,
6 Oct. 2025
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Oakland Athletics rookie Nick Kurtz was named a finalist for the 2025 Hank Aaron Award after a record-setting season that ranked among the most productive offensive debuts in MLB history.—
Marcus Smith,
Sacbee.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Or putting one inside a carry-on just in case.—
Romina Ruiz-Goiriena,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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Shortly thereafter, Dumas turned Birkin’s dreams of an alternative carryall into reality — gifting her with a Birkin bag prototype and putting the silhouette on the market in 1984.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
3 Oct. 2025
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In the opening scene, Swift is seen laying inside a painting with long blond hair and side bangs.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
6 Oct. 2025
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Israeli troops are still laying siege to Gaza City, which is the focus of its latest offensive.—
Jessica Coacci,
Fortune,
4 Oct. 2025
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Leaving perennials standing through the winter instead of cutting them back retains nesting material and natural hiding places for overwintering birds and pollinators.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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The full universe of printers covers a lot of territory, from portable photo printers to floor-standing behemoths.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
30 Sep. 2025
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Plus, save on stretchy leggings and wide-leg lounge pants, which are both great for traveling, lounging, and running errands.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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Even the arm and backrests are adjustable to provide the maximum amount of comfort while lounging.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Sitting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sitting. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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