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
Throughout the weekend, recognizable creators and athletes rubbed elbows within the activation, situated right in the middle of the action at Turn 1 of the race course.
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Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 5 May 2026
Article continues below The Tarantula Nebula is situated some 160,000 light-years away in the Large Magellanic Cloud, a satellite galaxy of the Milky Way.
—Brett Tingley, Space.com, 4 May 2026
One is positioned over the living room and is accessed by a wooden ladder, while the other is situated over the bathroom/kitchen and is reached by wooden steps.
—Adam Williams
may 03, New Atlas, 3 May 2026
For example, Walker is likely to be the starting nose tackle in base looks with three defensive linemen, but he can also be moved around to five-technique, 4i, three-technique and one-technique based on how they’re situated on that snap.
—Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
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Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 5 May 2026
Article continues below The Tarantula Nebula is situated some 160,000 light-years away in the Large Magellanic Cloud, a satellite galaxy of the Milky Way.
—Brett Tingley, Space.com, 4 May 2026
One is positioned over the living room and is accessed by a wooden ladder, while the other is situated over the bathroom/kitchen and is reached by wooden steps.
—Adam Williams
may 03, New Atlas, 3 May 2026
For example, Walker is likely to be the starting nose tackle in base looks with three defensive linemen, but he can also be moved around to five-technique, 4i, three-technique and one-technique based on how they’re situated on that snap.
—Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for situated
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It’s scheduled to hear arguments in May on claims the new districts violate compactness requirements and should be placed on hold pending the potential referendum.—
David A. Lieb,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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The Padres placed Cruz on the restricted list in mid-March and have declined further comment.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2026
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In selecting Norwich, a city centrally located in the eastern part of the state, the team has found a home stadium that looks much different than the large-scale plans Swanston had for a $1 billion waterfront stadium and mixed-use development project in Bridgeport.—
P.R. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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Russia’s Foreign Ministry advised foreign embassies and international organizations located in Kyiv to evacuate their offices in case such a strike did take place, and the Defense Ministry urged civilians to evacuate, too.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 May 2026
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In my room, only one of the four lamps positioned around the room actually worked.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 May 2026
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Dense tropical landscaping weaves through the property, carving out natural pockets of privacy, while multiple terraces and lounge spaces are positioned to follow the light—from soft morning sun to wide sunset views.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
4 May 2026
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If a drug retails for $100 and a hospital can buy it for $60, then charges the patient or their insurance the full $100 price, the hospital then has $40 to put toward other expenses.—
Dené K. Dryden,
Twin Cities,
8 May 2026
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Neto expanded and was able to put a ball into right field.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
7 May 2026
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But Boston netted the equalizer just three minutes later when a cross from Barbara Olivieri connected with Alba Cano, who deposited it into the net.—
Boston Herald staff,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2026
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Mantle material spread roughly 550 kilometers beyond the basin rim in the downrange direction and about 650 kilometers across the sides, while almost none was deposited uprange.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
9 May 2026
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“Situated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/situated. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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