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
Always use clean, sharp scissors and cut at an angle to allow the stems to collect water even if they’re situated against the bottom of the vase.
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Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2025
The epicenter was situated approximately 14 miles north-northwest of Hayfork, at a depth of 18 miles.
—Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 17 Oct. 2025
The Jungfrau Region is situated in southwest Switzerland, in the Bernese Highlands, which is known for its glacial lakes, waterfalls, and stunning valleys.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2025
It is situated in the busy Gulf of Finland, 14 nautical miles from the Estonian mainland and 29 miles south of the Finnish mainland.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 10 Oct. 2025
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Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2025
The epicenter was situated approximately 14 miles north-northwest of Hayfork, at a depth of 18 miles.
—Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 17 Oct. 2025
The Jungfrau Region is situated in southwest Switzerland, in the Bernese Highlands, which is known for its glacial lakes, waterfalls, and stunning valleys.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2025
It is situated in the busy Gulf of Finland, 14 nautical miles from the Estonian mainland and 29 miles south of the Finnish mainland.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 10 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for situated
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Police who were involved in the incident have been placed on administrative leave, following department policy.—
Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
20 Oct. 2025
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The Broncos got screwed on an interference call that placed the ball on the 1-yard line.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
20 Oct. 2025
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Astrophotographer Ronald Brecher has captured a colorful view of the Heart Nebula (IC 1805), which is located some 6,000 light-years from Earth in the Perseus spiral arm of the Milky Way.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
19 Oct. 2025
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The epicenter was located approximately 5 miles northwest of The Geysers, at a depth of just 1 mile.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
19 Oct. 2025
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In its new form, it is positioned well to bring its bold storytelling to audiences everywhere — while supporting artists at every stage.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
15 Oct. 2025
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It was situated in an alcove, positioned in the shine of a colored light.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
14 Oct. 2025
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Pair it with tights, knee-high boots, and a denim jacket for an effortlessly put together look.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
19 Oct. 2025
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This could further drive up longtime residents’ property tax bills and put them at risk of losing their homes to the land bank eventually, too.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
18 Oct. 2025
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In December 2015, Epstein’s employees deposited seven months’ worth of rent into Jane Doe’s Bank of America account, according to the suit.—
Chase Jordan
October 17,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Oct. 2025
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When Clair turned up on Tuesday — deposited in the early hours, wrapped in cloth, much in the same way that she had been taken — area residents rejoiced.—
Aishvarya Kavi,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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“Situated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/situated. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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