as in puts
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 situates
The installation situates Adams not simply as a participant in the Biennale ecosystem, but as an artist actively shaping its visual and ideological terrain.
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Andrew S. Jacobson, Baltimore Sun, 13 May 2026
The Conservatory situates this story in forms of care—care for plants, for patients, for each other.
—Emilie Hardman, JSTOR Daily, 6 May 2026
Ansin situates the origin story in personal terms.
—Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
Each stamp is accompanied by contextual text that situates the object within the broader Revolutionary narrative.
—Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
The show boasts high production values, a vaporwave soundtrack that effectively situates it in the 2010s, and, conceptually, very little meat on the bone.
—Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2026
The book effectively situates them against the backdrop of seismic developments such as Title IX in the time of the NWFL, which didn’t exist long enough or develop enough of a following to turn a profit, in contrast to the juggernaut NFL on the men’s side.
—Literary Hub, 12 Mar. 2026
The film also situates the Eraserheads within the broader context of Philippine society, exploring how their music became bound up with the nation’s identity during a period of sharp political division.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Feb. 2026
The narrative begins with a religious ritual that situates her as a member of Syria’s minority Alawite sect, a variant of Shi’a Islam.
—Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Andrew S. Jacobson, Baltimore Sun, 13 May 2026
The Conservatory situates this story in forms of care—care for plants, for patients, for each other.
—Emilie Hardman, JSTOR Daily, 6 May 2026
Ansin situates the origin story in personal terms.
—Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
Each stamp is accompanied by contextual text that situates the object within the broader Revolutionary narrative.
—Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
The show boasts high production values, a vaporwave soundtrack that effectively situates it in the 2010s, and, conceptually, very little meat on the bone.
—Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2026
The book effectively situates them against the backdrop of seismic developments such as Title IX in the time of the NWFL, which didn’t exist long enough or develop enough of a following to turn a profit, in contrast to the juggernaut NFL on the men’s side.
—Literary Hub, 12 Mar. 2026
The film also situates the Eraserheads within the broader context of Philippine society, exploring how their music became bound up with the nation’s identity during a period of sharp political division.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Feb. 2026
The narrative begins with a religious ritual that situates her as a member of Syria’s minority Alawite sect, a variant of Shi’a Islam.
—Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for situates
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While this puts a literal damper on vacation plans, locals celebrate this time of year, as it is needed for keeping the lush foliage and crops at their best.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 May 2026
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And there’s a gallery on site gallery called Secret Gallery, which puts emphasis on indigenous artists and local artists.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
11 May 2026
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Brett Schneider, a marketing veteran who teaches courses on fandom at UCLA, locates the Prada sequel’s appeal in something deeper than nostalgia.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
9 May 2026
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Just as gas stations cluster near interstate exits, Linde locates its plants close to NASA and SpaceX’s operations to cut down on delivery times and ensure a reliable supply.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
9 May 2026
Verb
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Harris’ approach to storytelling — methodical, exacting and surreal — places her within a storied tradition.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
IndieWire,
16 May 2026
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Also, the side plank places more emphasis on your glutes and hip abductors, as your bottom leg pushes up against gravity.—
Saralyn Ward,
Health,
15 May 2026
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“Situates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/situates. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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