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 The 7th Congressional District is situated in central Florida, from the northern suburbs of Orlando to the coast south of Daytona Beach. — Catherine Welch, NPR, 18 Aug. 2026 The wedding was held at a private estate situated on a cliff high above the ocean, and the couple worked with event planner Mindy Weiss to execute the entire weekend. — Alexandra MacOn, Vogue, 18 Aug. 2026 The Indianapolis Levee System runs along the White River near Indy's west side, with the Indianapolis North Levee System situated along the left descending bank of the White River. — Jen Guadarrama, IndyStar, 18 Aug. 2026 On Tuesday, voters will decide whether to allow the city to partner with a private company to return the unique stadium situated on Virginia Key across the water from downtown Miami to its former glory. — David Fischer, Fortune, 17 Aug. 2026 Luwi was waiting outside the fence of the airport, which is situated in the center of Goroka, its runway stretching almost as long as the town itself. — Rachel Aviv, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026 However, the access point to the north side of Friendship Park, situated between the primary and secondary border fences, remains closed. — Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Aug. 2026 Equally spiritual to the Aṉangu, and just as ancient, is Kata Tjuṯa, another giant rock formation and the other headlining attraction of Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park, which is situated some 30 miles away by road. — Elizabeth Warkentin, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Aug. 2026 The property is situated on a lot spanning 15,104 square feet. — Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2026

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That has taken the costly burden of insurance risk and physical danger of Iranian attacks away from commercial shippers and placed it on the US government and the oil producers themselves.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
Where Nick Woltemade fits into how Jaissle wants to play is unclear and his compatriot has proven to be an early question mark, while even Joelinton will not be easily placed within this formation.

— Chris Waugh, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of placed

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The mini bar—located inside a gorgeous wooden cabinet—was filled with local spirits like pox, a Mayan liquor made of corn, sugar cane, and wheat, and Mayalen Guerrero mezcal in a bottle so beautiful I was tempted to sneak it back in my suitcase.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Aug. 2026
When Elaine asks for an in-person meeting, Rebecca heads there immediately, despite Pinter’s offices being inconveniently located at Canary Wharf.

— Keith Phipps, Vulture, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of located

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The United States has at least 32 major military installations and at least 50,000 troops positioned throughout the Middle East, with many more locations not disclosed to the public.

— Alexander Langlois, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Aug. 2026
Hundreds of people have to be informed, moved and positioned.

— Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of positioned

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Hospitals and other healthcare providers have warned that the changes could put additional financial pressure on rural facilities that rely heavily on Medicaid reimbursements.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026
But the band fury is as climactic as anything that could be done continuing to have the full ensemble play… and Dudamel looked happy enough to put his baton down, turn around and just watch the group play for a few minutes.

— Chris Willman, Variety, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of put

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First, Babar Azam, recently reappointed as captain, rocked on to his back foot and deposited the hosts’ Jomel Warrican over long on and into the stand at the Queen’s Park Oval for six.

— Ahsan Iftikhar Nagi, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
The strong federal protections that apply while funds remain inside an ERISA-qualified retirement plan may not necessarily follow the cash once it's distributed and deposited into a regular bank account.

— Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026

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