as in placing
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 situating
By situating stablecoin pilots in these two hubs, China can cautiously test global use cases while keeping its capital account firewall intact.
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Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for situating
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In a new Instagram photo dump recapping her 30th birthday celebrations, Brittany Mahomes shared a photo of the Grammy winner, 35, joining in on the party — and placing her martini on the mother of three’s head!—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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But placing unfinished or untested writing in front of the eyes of other experienced and respected writers actually takes courage.—
Beverly Gologorsky
September 5,
Literary Hub,
5 Sep. 2025
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That hasn't stopped the administration from putting US tech through the wringer at home, though.—
Ryan Whitwam,
ArsTechnica,
5 Sep. 2025
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Above all, Durbin said nothing DHS or ICE is doing at the naval base can interfere with its mission which includes putting thousands of men and women through boot camp to become sailors.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
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Wednesday first tries to save Pugsley from Isaac’s clutches by positioning Thing out of sight, ready to shoot.—
Selome Hailu,
Variety,
4 Sep. 2025
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By positioning advanced warships and long-range aircraft near Venezuelan waters, Washington is seeking to demonstrate both tactical capability and political resolve.—
Amir Daftari
John Feng,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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Milwaukee police are seeking the public's help in locating a critically missing 11-year-old girl.—
Kelli Arseneau,
jsonline.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The immediate priority for law enforcement is locating and apprehending the suspect who should be considered armed and dangerous.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Sep. 2025
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Jackson got Baltimore on the board after Seymour issued his second leadoff walk, depositing a letter-high first-pitch fastball into the left-field bleachers to put the Orioles up 2-1.—
Evan Webeck,
Mercury News,
31 Aug. 2025
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There’s a Gambit-adjacent one that has players depositing motes while killing other teams.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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“Situating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/situating. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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