as in to situate
to arrange something in a certain spot or position
the plan is to emplace more guns on the ridge north of the camp
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Recent Examples of emplace
In the coming days, SpaceX technicians will lift the ship on top of the Super Heavy booster already emplaced on the launch mount.
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Ars Technica, 9 Jan. 2025
The military lifted the flight ban in early 2024, after emplacing several new protocols and restrictions.
—Matt Seyler, ABC News, 24 May 2024
Strong winds and high sea swells initially prevented the U.S. military from emplacing the pier.
—Anna Mulrine Grobe, The Christian Science Monitor, 16 May 2024
Getting a canister of waste back out of the hole once it has been emplaced could be a crucial hurdle because regulations currently require waste to be retrievable for 50 years after disposal.
—Howard Lee, Ars Technica, 27 Feb. 2023
The whole process—from testing the geology to emplacing waste canisters to final sealing—awaits demonstration in a full-scale prototype borehole.
—Howard Lee, Ars Technica, 27 Feb. 2023
The tan-colored clastic rocks in these photos are the pyroclastic-flow deposits emplaced during the climactic explosive eruptions at the end of the Ellittico stage of Mount Etna, about 15,000 years ago.
—Erik Klemetti, Discover Magazine, 20 Nov. 2019
Green plastic outer shell, with nearly 2.5lb of liquid
explosive
It cannot be neutralized or disarmed after it has been emplaced.
—Samuel Granados, Washington Post, 22 July 2023
The idea is that, once emplaced, a Littoral Regiment can scatter smaller subunits armed with sensors, anti-ship missiles, and air-defense missiles throughout an area.
—Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, 6 July 2023
Ars Technica, 9 Jan. 2025
The military lifted the flight ban in early 2024, after emplacing several new protocols and restrictions.
—Matt Seyler, ABC News, 24 May 2024
Strong winds and high sea swells initially prevented the U.S. military from emplacing the pier.
—Anna Mulrine Grobe, The Christian Science Monitor, 16 May 2024
Getting a canister of waste back out of the hole once it has been emplaced could be a crucial hurdle because regulations currently require waste to be retrievable for 50 years after disposal.
—Howard Lee, Ars Technica, 27 Feb. 2023
The whole process—from testing the geology to emplacing waste canisters to final sealing—awaits demonstration in a full-scale prototype borehole.
—Howard Lee, Ars Technica, 27 Feb. 2023
The tan-colored clastic rocks in these photos are the pyroclastic-flow deposits emplaced during the climactic explosive eruptions at the end of the Ellittico stage of Mount Etna, about 15,000 years ago.
—Erik Klemetti, Discover Magazine, 20 Nov. 2019
Green plastic outer shell, with nearly 2.5lb of liquid
explosive
It cannot be neutralized or disarmed after it has been emplaced.
—Samuel Granados, Washington Post, 22 July 2023
The idea is that, once emplaced, a Littoral Regiment can scatter smaller subunits armed with sensors, anti-ship missiles, and air-defense missiles throughout an area.
—Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, 6 July 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emplace
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Projected to open in 2028, Rosewood Exuma will be situated on East Hampton Cay, a lush 124-acre private island and is set to have significant socioeconomical impact on the community by providing 500 jobs for Bahamians, along with a 150-unit employee housing facility.—
Emma Kershaw,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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The Caspian Sea is situated between Central Asia and the Middle East, bordering Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Iran, Russia and Turkmenistan.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
16 Jan. 2025
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Avoid putting shade-loving plants alongside sun-loving varieties that need six or more hours of direct sunlight a day.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
29 Jan. 2025
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New research has validated that prediction and put meat on its bones.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Jan. 2025
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At one point, Musk thanked those who voted for Trump by placing his hand over his chest and extending his arm outward with his palm facing down.—
Jackson Walker,
Baltimore Sun,
21 Jan. 2025
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For example, for the first draw, one of the clubs ranked 23rd or 24th will be drawn in one side of the bracket, leaving the other to be automatically placed on the opposite side.—
Eduardo Tansley,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
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The squadron is located at Buckley Space Force Base in Aurora, Colorado, just outside of Denver.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
24 Jan. 2025
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The trailhead is located near the end of Comanche Mesa Road, across Highway FM 170 from the Lajitas General Store.—
Pam LeBlanc,
Southern Living,
24 Jan. 2025
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His Paris debut positions him as a rising force in fashion, blending cultural storytelling with avant-garde design.—
Rhonda Richford,
WWD,
27 Jan. 2025
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The program also positions the company as a competitor to third-party resale platforms, which often dominate the trade-in ecosystem.—
Joel Thayer,
Newsweek,
27 Jan. 2025
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Consumers are advised to dispose of or return any affected products.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
19 Jan. 2025
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Finally, make sure to dispose of old filters responsibly to minimize environmental impact.—
Kyle J. Russell,
USA TODAY,
17 Jan. 2025
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