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
The property is situated on a lot spanning 6,000 square feet.
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Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 20 May 2026
Italian lifestyle is conveyed strongly in its Florence location, Hotel Helvetia & Bristol – Starhotel Collezione, situated in a Grand Tour-era building from 1885.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 19 May 2026
The kitchen, situated on the main floor, is a particular standout, showcasing a massive island topped with Viola marble and a full suite of Gaggenau and La Cornue appliances, including multiple ovens that will come in handy for entertaining large groups.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 18 May 2026
When Hurricane Milton swamped the region in which Hunters Point is situated in October 2024, batteries were able to send electricity to lights, refrigerators and other essentials.
—Jeffrey Steele, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
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Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 20 May 2026
Italian lifestyle is conveyed strongly in its Florence location, Hotel Helvetia & Bristol – Starhotel Collezione, situated in a Grand Tour-era building from 1885.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 19 May 2026
The kitchen, situated on the main floor, is a particular standout, showcasing a massive island topped with Viola marble and a full suite of Gaggenau and La Cornue appliances, including multiple ovens that will come in handy for entertaining large groups.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 18 May 2026
When Hurricane Milton swamped the region in which Hunters Point is situated in October 2024, batteries were able to send electricity to lights, refrigerators and other essentials.
—Jeffrey Steele, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for situate
Verb
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Her team quickly put together a plan to help coördinate repairs, secure new electrical generators, implement a triage system, and organize trainings for staff.—
Clayton Dalton,
New Yorker,
15 May 2026
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The Bengals, who at one point trailed 6-1, put the game on ice with eight runs in the bottom of the sixth.—
Tony Baranek,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2026
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The Iran nuclear deal, a 2015 accord reached under President Barack Obama, had placed limitations on Iran’s nuclear program in exchange for relief from economic sanctions.—
Brooke Migdon,
PEOPLE,
20 May 2026
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The Chelmsford Board of Selectmen voted Monday night to place injured firefighter Nick Spinale on administrative leave.—
Matt Schooley,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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The center, located at 7040 Independent Parkway, is also accused of failing to report this incident and other ones to the state in accordance with state law.—
Lina Ruiz
May 14,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 May 2026
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That’s where the art galleries and vendors selling Cuban memorabilia are located in CubaNostalgia.—
Sarah Moreno
May 14,
Miami Herald,
14 May 2026
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Eisler showed him how to position himself on a metal-and-wood contraption called a reformer.—
Natalie Meade,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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By combining pollution control with fertiliser manufacturing, the company is positioning the technology as a lower-cost alternative that could reduce emissions while creating a commercially useful byproduct.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
17 May 2026
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The simulation—and her work—would ultimately lay the foundation for the modern Internet.—
Laura Isensee,
Scientific American,
18 May 2026
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Netanyahu is also laying the groundwork to cast doubt on any election in which his government does not prevail.—
Bernard Avishai,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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“Situate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/situate. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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