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
Looking past the traffic, however, this apartment has space: more than 1,400 square feet, plus a nearly 200-square-foot balcony situated on the opposite side of the building that faces east.
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Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 10 June 2025
Just ask for the hotel’s three-wheeler shuttle to escort you down to La Réserve à la Plage optimally situated on Pampelonne beach.
—Monica Mendal, Vogue, 8 June 2025
It is situated along a creek just off California State Route 2 in Angeles National Forest.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2025
This resort along the Lesser Antilles features Vincy Overwater Two-Story Villas, spacious suites situated in a secluded cove with a dedicated second-floor deck offering ocean views.
—AFAR Media, 30 May 2025
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Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 10 June 2025
Just ask for the hotel’s three-wheeler shuttle to escort you down to La Réserve à la Plage optimally situated on Pampelonne beach.
—Monica Mendal, Vogue, 8 June 2025
It is situated along a creek just off California State Route 2 in Angeles National Forest.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2025
This resort along the Lesser Antilles features Vincy Overwater Two-Story Villas, spacious suites situated in a secluded cove with a dedicated second-floor deck offering ocean views.
—AFAR Media, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for situate
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Every hard-working American deserves a living wage that helps put a roof over their head and food on the table–$7.25 an hour doesn't even come close.—
/ CBS News,
CBS News,
10 June 2025
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Fox One is launching by the fall, and puts sports at the forefront of its overall offering.—
John Cassillo,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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This financial strain not only depletes the assets meant for inheritance but also places a heavy burden on family members, who often take on caregiving responsibilities, further impacting their own financial stability and retirement plans.—
Joseph Coughlin,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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The National Weather Service’s Storm Prediction Center has placed Kansas City under a slight risk of severe weather on Tuesday.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
2 June 2025
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No one supposedly could locate the accused to bring to trial, despite the men belonging to one of England’s highest nobility houses.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
6 June 2025
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The lounge, which is fittingly located in the hotel’s seafront garden, takes design cues from Riva’s iconic runabouts, naturally.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
5 June 2025
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As capital and policy continue to align, renewables are positioned not just to compete—but also to lead.—
Ken Silverstein,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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When stopping by the roadside is your only option, position your vehicle as far off the road as possible, ideally beyond guardrails.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
7 June 2025
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“Situate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/situate. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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