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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
The shipwreck is remarkably intact, sitting upright on the lakebed.
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Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Single-family homes are taking longer to sell in the South than in the rest of the country, with listings in Florida, Mississippi, and Louisiana sitting idle on the market for a record 91 days before going under contract, according to data from Altos Research and Compass.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
The homeowner’s suite, comprising a large bedroom, a sitting/dressing room, lots of closet space, and a bathroom with marble vanities, spills onto a deck overlooking the yard.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2025
Burdese makes a case that there are too few women executives sitting at the top of international luxury companies and that women bring a unique depth of perspective that is essential to leading with purpose.
—Wwd Staff, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2025
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Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Single-family homes are taking longer to sell in the South than in the rest of the country, with listings in Florida, Mississippi, and Louisiana sitting idle on the market for a record 91 days before going under contract, according to data from Altos Research and Compass.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
The homeowner’s suite, comprising a large bedroom, a sitting/dressing room, lots of closet space, and a bathroom with marble vanities, spills onto a deck overlooking the yard.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2025
Burdese makes a case that there are too few women executives sitting at the top of international luxury companies and that women bring a unique depth of perspective that is essential to leading with purpose.
—Wwd Staff, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sitting
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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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Stooping is easier than squatting, and humans tend to choose the more comfortable strategy.—
Payal Dhar,
IEEE Spectrum,
10 Sep. 2021
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An Industry Impact and Challenge The broader aircraft seating industry is catching on.—
Karl Moore,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Forget seating the whole extended family and, instead, focus on those in your immediate household.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
3 Sep. 2025
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The movie gained a huge following during the 1980s home video era, spawning multiple sequels, a beloved TV series, and an enduring fanbase.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
11 Sep. 2025
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Over time, it's only woven itself deeper into the fabric of American cultural consciousness, spawning new memes, mottos, and social media trends each year.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Sep. 2025
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What To Know Monday's ruling comes just one day before the Federal Reserve begins a crucial two-day interest rate-setting meeting.—
Adeola Adeosun
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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The central bank has also been setting its daily reference rate stronger — around which the onshore yuan is allowed to trade within a 2% range — near its strongest level seen in last November, allowing a gradual appreciation against the dollar.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
16 Sep. 2025
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The driver who takes you into the park is putting his kids through school.—
Daniel Scheffler,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Always air-dry liners rather than putting them in the dryer.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
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Instead, the prequel tells the story of anonymous heroes making the ultimate sacrifice, laying the groundwork for Spartan 117's later victories.—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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In Van Nuys, four people were accused of laying homemade spike strips to stop immigration vehicles.—
Sydney Barragan,
Oc Register,
13 Sep. 2025
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Sophia’s long-standing area of focus is in guiding organizations on how to balance immediate financial goals with sustainability and ESG governance for long-term business viability.—
Sophia Mendelsohn,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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European businesses will be closely watching that meeting, as China is the EU’s second-largest goods partner with trade standing at $732 billion euros in 2024.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
17 Sep. 2025
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This cute camisole is perfect for lounging around or pairing with your favorite sweatpants or leggings.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
11 Sep. 2025
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Matching sets remove the daily challenge of having to coordinate an outfit and are comfortable for a day of lounging or working from home.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Sitting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sitting. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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