as in situated
to arrange something in a certain spot or position
positioned the chairs around the room
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Recent Examples of positioned
Leaders employing red teaming practices would have been better positioned to anticipate such disruptive actions, scenario-plan alternative strategies, diversify risks, and mitigate negative outcomes.
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Bryce Hoffman, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
JPMorgan reiterates Netflix as overweight JPMorgan says the streaming giant remains best positioned.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 24 Mar. 2025
Wells Fargo reiterates JPMorgan as overweight Wells Fargo says the banking giant is well positioned for share gains.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 24 Mar. 2025
Morgan Stanley reiterates Eli Lilly as overweight Morgan Stanley says the stock remains well positioned in the diabesity space ahead of earnings on May 1.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 24 Mar. 2025
When positioned within three to four feet of people speaking, the CR Box significantly reduced airborne particles within seconds, suggesting potential benefits for limiting airborne disease transmission.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 24 Mar. 2025
Bryce Hoffman, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
JPMorgan reiterates Netflix as overweight JPMorgan says the streaming giant remains best positioned.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 24 Mar. 2025
Wells Fargo reiterates JPMorgan as overweight Wells Fargo says the banking giant is well positioned for share gains.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 24 Mar. 2025
Morgan Stanley reiterates Eli Lilly as overweight Morgan Stanley says the stock remains well positioned in the diabesity space ahead of earnings on May 1.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 24 Mar. 2025
When positioned within three to four feet of people speaking, the CR Box significantly reduced airborne particles within seconds, suggesting potential benefits for limiting airborne disease transmission.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 24 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for positioned
Verb
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Chengdu, situated in China’s southwest Sichuan province, introduced seven humanoid robots, highlighting the city’s advancements in robotics ahead of the World Games 2025.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Jan. 2025
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The child's bedroom is situated underneath the living room, and its entrance does look to be a bit of a squeeze.—
Adam Williams,
New Atlas,
3 Jan. 2025
Verb
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That agreement placed strict limits on Iran’s nuclear program.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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His archrival Lachlan Kennedy, who had looked best placed to challenge him, was disqualified for a false start.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
13 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Scott Taylor, lead mechanical engineer for manufacturer Lockheed Martin, put the effort in perspective in a 2023 news release.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
10 Apr. 2025
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Although the premium hospitality OVG Hospitality already provides in Las Vegas, Phoenix, London and Abu Dhabi resonated with the Lightning ownership, Granger said that a desire to put a local spin on Amalie’s food and beverage offerings helped win the bid.—
Jason Clinkscales,
Sportico.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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The property located in the 1900 block of Bryant Street in Palo Alto was sold on March 7, 2025.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
1 Apr. 2025
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Its research had located nearby properties that had sold for more.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Positioned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/positioned. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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