Synonyms of place
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as in location 
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as in facility
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as in position
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as in room
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as in purpose
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as in residence
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as in level
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as in niche
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as in chapter
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as in to situate
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as in to rank
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as in to estimate
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as in to be
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as in to appoint
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as in to introduce
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as in to hire
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as in location
the area or space occupied by or intended for something
the place chosen for the picnic there's the place where I left my umbrella
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as in position
an assignment at which one regularly works for pay
a friend got her a place in a department store's clothing department
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as in purpose
the action for which a person or thing is specially fitted or used or for which a thing exists
knew his place in the organization
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as in residence
the place where one lives
they have a nice little place in the country
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as in level
the placement of someone or something in relation to others in a vertical arrangement
came in fourth place in the marathon
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as in niche
a situation or activity for which a person or thing is best suited
with skills largely limited to those honed from endless hours of video games, he was having a hard time finding a place in the business world
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as in to situate
to arrange something in a certain spot or position
he carefully placed the flowers in a vase
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as in to rank
to arrange or assign according to type
I'd place those cyclists in the advanced group for the training ride
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as in to estimate
to decide the size, amount, number, or distance of (something) without actual measurement
I'd place that as roughly the third largest house in the neighborhood
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as in to appoint
to pick (someone) by one's authority for a specific position or duty
placed the recent college grad in the company's research and development division
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as in to introduce
to present or bring forward for discussion
once again the issue of recurrent vandalism at the high school was placed before the town council
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as in to hire
to provide with a paying job
most of the trainees at the TV station are placed in clerical positions
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Recent Examples of place
Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 8 Jan. 2025
How do breweries that are set up to make beer manage people waiting in line outside their place?
—Terence McGinley, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
Jessika Harkay, Hartford Courant, 9 Jan. 2025
In the current digital age, countless enterprises have placed their focus on improving automation and implementing emergent artificial intelligence (AI) technology.
—William Mullane, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
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The problem is that none of them are able to offer everything in one place.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 8 Jan. 2025
How do breweries that are set up to make beer manage people waiting in line outside their place?
—Terence McGinley, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
Verb
To reduce spending, the university has placed scrutiny on its hiring practices, evaluating more closely whether some open positions need to be filled and how to better optimize existing class sections.
—Jessika Harkay, Hartford Courant, 9 Jan. 2025
In the current digital age, countless enterprises have placed their focus on improving automation and implementing emergent artificial intelligence (AI) technology.
—William Mullane, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for place
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He’s teamed up with the folks behind Nami Nori on two new spots in Miami’s Design District—a Nami Nori location that opened in mid-December and a Japanese restaurant called Matsuyoi, opening next month.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
13 Jan. 2025
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Halong Bay, Vietnam A UNESCO World Heritage site, Halong Bay is a truly singular location famed for its aquamarine waters peppered with dramatic limestone karsts and caves awaiting exploration.—
Sandra MacGregor,
Forbes,
13 Jan. 2025
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The expansion fee is expected to be in the neighborhood of $100 million, with a significant commitment also required for startup costs and to build a practice facility.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
12 Jan. 2025
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The conditions at the Arizona Cardinals’ training facility offered a stark contrast to what the Rams faced a few days earlier, when smoke from wildfires billowed during practice at their facility in Woodland Hills.—
Gary Klein,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Jan. 2025
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Including the Bears, there are six teams with a vacant head coaching position: the New York Jets, New Orleans Saints, Jacksonville Jaguars, Las Vegas Raiders, and now the Cowboys. McCarthy should have no problem getting looks as he's already slated to interview for the Bears.—
John Mac Ghlionn,
Newsweek,
14 Jan. 2025
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In other business, the board voted unanimously to create a public information officer position to be filled by Rabelhofer following posts on Facebook that appeared to be officially sanctioned by the board.—
Shelley Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Jan. 2025
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Top 5 Can’t Miss Book a room at Hotel Excelsior Dubrovnik, a five-star landmark hotel close to the Old Town.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2025
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That room did not take a hit the size of Jeanty, but sophomore starter Prince Strachan entered the transfer portal after two years as a regular player.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
11 Jan. 2025
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Shareholder primacy theory, the corporate governance theory that has become ingrained into societal norms, asserts that profit maximization on behalf of shareholders is the sole purpose of company management.—
Aissa Dearing,
JSTOR Daily,
9 Jan. 2025
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Plus, headbands serve a practical purpose too by keeping your hair out of your face.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
9 Jan. 2025
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Many have viewed this swelling financial support, and the recent visits made by multiple tech executives to Trump's residence in Florida, as an attempt to curry favor with the incoming president.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
Newsweek,
10 Jan. 2025
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That home was the first residence that the couple had bought together after renting in Eagle Rock.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Jan. 2025
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They’re expected to stay above 2023 and 2024 levels until at least halfway through the year.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
18 Jan. 2025
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And research shows that red No. 3 can cause cancer in laboratory rats when they are exposed to high levels.—
Allison Aubrey,
NPR,
18 Jan. 2025
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Over the next four to five years, niche brands like Le Labo and Bond No. 9 began using oud, sparking a trend that took off in 2012.—
Sable Yong,
Allure,
17 Jan. 2025
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Adoption: These trends gained traction in niche markets and upscale dining establishments.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Place.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/place. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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