as in to put
to arrange something in a certain spot or position
the new industrial complex is situated near the highway
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Recent Examples of situate
This ornament, situating them as something between a throw pillow and a hand muff, shrouds the thick-boned fore- and hindquarters that give them a characteristic rolling gait.
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Andrew Norman Wilson, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
Rancho Santa Fe’s first senior housing facility is set to open next month, a small, six-bed assisted living and memory care residence uniquely situated inside a village estate.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
There's a single dedicated bedroom in the Kinnakeet and it's situated upstairs.
—New Atlas, 24 Feb. 2026
Throngs of press with cameras and microphones were situated outside.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 23 Feb. 2026
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Andrew Norman Wilson, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
Rancho Santa Fe’s first senior housing facility is set to open next month, a small, six-bed assisted living and memory care residence uniquely situated inside a village estate.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
There's a single dedicated bedroom in the Kinnakeet and it's situated upstairs.
—New Atlas, 24 Feb. 2026
Throngs of press with cameras and microphones were situated outside.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 23 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for situate
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The Shibaura location puts the property at the forefront of Tokyo's waterfront development, with easy access to both Haneda Airport and the city center.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Feb. 2026
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Bam Adebayo put together a strong performance for the Heat, finishing with 29 points, 14 rebounds, three assists and one steal in 37 minutes.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2026
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Some countries have laws administer what critics believe are cruel punishments or place undue restrictions on women and minorities.—
Rachel Royster
Updated March 3,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Mar. 2026
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On Monday, Savannah, her sister, Annie, and Annie’s husband, Tommaso, were also seen placing flowers and a card at a growing tribute outside their mother’s home in the Tucson suburbs.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2026
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In cases of near-zero visibility due to dense fog, initiate your hazard lights and locate a secure spot, such as a nearby business parking area, to pull over and come to a halt.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Feb. 2026
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The rooms There are 217 rooms located between the 36th and 42nd floors, including 29 suites.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Feb. 2026
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Global exchanges such as the London Stock Exchange are actively positioning to attract high-growth African listings.—
Maurizio Caio,
semafor.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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Major airports like Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Doha have positioned themselves as key connecting nodes for global airline routes, with millions of passengers transiting through them every year.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
2 Mar. 2026
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Tech companies are racing to predict whether AI’s popularity will result in a new hit product, similar to how the internet laid the foundation for the smartphone.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
2 Mar. 2026
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Unusually, many of the actual dogs were on hand to lay their paws on their gongs, as was the case with the first award, Historical Hound.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Situate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/situate. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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