SITUATE Synonyms: 57 Similar and Opposite Words

situate

verb

ˈsi-chə-ˌwāt

Definition of situate

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 west campus is 416 acres and the east campus is more than 566 acres, of which the plaintiff families are situated just across the street. — Irene Wright, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026 As an Argentinian Canadian and native of Montreal who grew up speaking French, Gourd-Mercado is well situated not only to connect with Canada’s Francophone community, but with documentary makers throughout the Americas as well. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2026 Its focal point is a pavilion with outdoor reception area and an event/seminar space called the Blue Box, situated on the Geneva waterfront. — Carol Besler, Robb Report, 2 Sep. 2026 There, situated 750,000 miles beyond the moon, Roman will begin its science mission to study dark energy, dark matter and exoplanets. — Lee Billings, Scientific American, 31 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for situate

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Holmes also committed a throwing error in the sixth on a pickoff move in an overall disastrous three-run inning that put the Reds ahead for good.

— Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026
The Hurricanes’ offense kept on chugging early in the second quarter, and Mensah found a wide-open Elija Lofton for a 21-yard score to put UM back in the lead.

— Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of put

Verb

As Pourrain recalls, he was placed inside an unmarked van, with his hands and ankles handcuffed.

— Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Two of the players, Zxavian Harris and Dae'Quan Wright, have been participating in team activities, but were not placed on the roster in advance of last Saturday's 51-10 season-opening victory over Clemson.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of place

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Foundations for Nations is located amid a patchwork of federal, tribal and private property — the legacy of 19th century federal policies designed to eliminate tribes by breaking up collective land bases.

— Savannah Peters, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026
The verdict Superbly located between historic and modern Istanbul, The Ritz-Carlton delivers polished service without pretension.

— Vicki Power, TheWeek, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of locate

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Unlike conventional graphite anodes, eCOphite is positioned as a graphite alternative that can be used as an additive with existing anode materials.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 16 Sep. 2026
Amid a tit-for-tat battle to host Hollywood, Texas last year bolstered its film and TV incentive program that positions a Southern bloc of states as a premier destination for entertainment and media.

— Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of position

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Xi now plans to follow his state visit to Washington with a major party meeting to lay the groundwork for his fourth five-year term, which will start next year.

— Jonathan A. Czin, The Atlantic, 14 Sep. 2026
As ontology and context layers of infrastructure and inference become more standardized, business leaders can respond and prepare by beginning the process of laying a strong foundation of data and governance.

— Pratik Bhadra, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026

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