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
What better time to go spelunking in the archive, so as to situate the current moment, or thank an ancestor?
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Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 15 June 2026
Accessibility Since the hotel is situated on a mountain slope in a cloud forest landscape, guests may encounter uneven terrain and stairs.
—Laura Beausire, Travel + Leisure, 15 June 2026
There were swathes of empty seats at the Akron Stadium, situated on the city’s western edge.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 14 June 2026
According to an Earthjustice report, 88 sites used for coal ash disposal are situated within a 2-mile radius of the Great Lakes, including five in the greater Chicago region.
—Christiana Freitag, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2026
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Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 15 June 2026
Accessibility Since the hotel is situated on a mountain slope in a cloud forest landscape, guests may encounter uneven terrain and stairs.
—Laura Beausire, Travel + Leisure, 15 June 2026
There were swathes of empty seats at the Akron Stadium, situated on the city’s western edge.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 14 June 2026
According to an Earthjustice report, 88 sites used for coal ash disposal are situated within a 2-mile radius of the Great Lakes, including five in the greater Chicago region.
—Christiana Freitag, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2026
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Lola Vice will put her NXT Women’s Championship on the line against Kendal Grey, Myles Borne will defend the NXT North American Championship against Tavion Heights, Wren Sinclair will face a challenger for the WWE Women’s Speed Championship and Saquon Shugars takes on Dion Lennox.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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Earlier, a pair of Harry Kane goals — his ninth and 10th at World Cups — had twice put England ahead, only for some sloppy defending and smart attacking play to give Croatia a route back.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
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Oslo University Hospital on June 5 said Mette-Marit had been placed on a waiting list for a lung transplant after a significant deterioration in her health that likely gave her only a year left to live without the surgery.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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Due to safety concerns, deputies then placed a camera under the door to see inside the apartments.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Police have sought Sanchez-Munoz in a pair of standoffs — one in Kansas City and another in Independence — but so far have not located him.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
19 June 2026
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The area, located in Kershaw County, South Carolina, is filled with shallow, unmarked graves, the FHD team said.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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Cabin attendants discovered Kepner's body, prosecutors say, wrapped in bedding and partially hidden under a bed, with a box of life vests positioned to obscure it.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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The Brooklyn Academy of Music had a 16-foot screen positioned in front of steps that did, in fact, create a staggered seating area.—
Hannah Keyser,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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This is popular among locals for the casual and laid back atmosphere.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 June 2026
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The first season of any show is laying the foundation for what’s to come.—
Carita Rizzo,
Deadline,
15 June 2026
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“Situate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/situate. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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