SITUATED Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

situated

verb

Definition of situated

past tense of situate

as in placed

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 situated But each individual hat will be situated in a nonrepeating pattern that continues to change no matter how large the overall tiling is. — Rachel Crowell, Scientific American, 12 Oct. 2026 Where to go Book the Cedar Sanctuary at Ancient Cedars Spa at Tofino’s Wickanninish Inn, a special ocean-front suite situated to take in the tranquil sound of the waves (though every service features a beach-view foot soak). — Adrienne Matei, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Oct. 2026 The painting depicts a red amaryllis belladonna, otherwise known as a March lily, blooming in a plant pot situated on a table against a dark backdrop. — Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 9 Oct. 2026 The center where Shipilova worked is situated in a part of Siberia where plague is found naturally in wild animal populations, the WHO spokesman confirmed. — Tucker Reals, CBS News, 6 Oct. 2026 One of the three walk-in closets is situated in the very large bedroom, and the bathroom has been given a spa makeover with a marble shower. — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 5 Oct. 2026 Tickets on Ticketmaster then ranged from $142 for a 200-level seat to $1,168 for a seat in the East Club, an all-inclusive indoor and outdoor space with seats situated along the 50-yard line. — Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2026 Leaning Ladder Olive Oil Woodstock, Georgia Come to this shop, situated in a massive historic mill, to refresh your stock of olive oils and vinegars. — Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 1 Oct. 2026 To gain standing, plaintiffs must allege they have been harmed or will be harmed; asserting there could be harm to others who are similarly situated isn’t enough. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 30 Sep. 2026

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Coleman found instructive a 1938 ruling in favor of the Pittsburgh Pirates, who challenged a radio station that placed observers on a rooftop next to Forbes Field and paid them to provide play-by-play for an unauthorized radio broadcast.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 15 Oct. 2026
Governor John Jay, a leading Federalist who placed greater faith in firm government than in popular judgment, had authorized the military presence after the sheriff reported fears of a rescue.

— Maurizio Valsania, The Conversation, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of placed

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Barghouti is a board member of the Institute for Middle East Understanding, a pro-Palestinian foreign policy group located in California.

— Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 14 Oct. 2026
Although Archway doesn’t have its own restaurant on-site, the property is located in the epicenter of Philadelphia’s buzziest dining corridor, with dozens of cafés, wine bars, and lauded restaurants just steps away.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of located

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The blaze sparked evacuation orders for the Encinal Canyon area near Trancas Canyon and put a larger swath of Malibu under an evacuation warning.

— Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
The Rays need a win here to tie up the series, and the Guardians want a win to put Tampa Bay’s back against the wall.

— OutKick, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of put

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According to Citizens, qualifying deposits include recurring income electronically deposited through paychecks, Social Security payments, pensions and other regular income.

— Dan Avery, CNBC, 12 Oct. 2026
Back at the University of Missouri, Marschall deposited his new tree-ring samples in a collection that already includes tens of thousands of others, from hundreds of study sites.

— M. R. O’Connor, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026

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