as in location
the area or space occupied by or intended for something
the emplacement of the house, which is between two hulking mansions, makes it seem smaller than it is
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Recent Examples of emplacement
Perhaps that’s what Goddard’s emplacement is an attempt to fix.
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Angela Watercutter, WIRED, 5 Apr. 2024
But at the same time, military officials are talking about new technologies with the Ukrainians, including the possibility of helping with new generations of drones that could fly in swarms at Russian emplacements.
—Erika Solomon, New York Times, 17 Feb. 2024
On the moon, the Orientale Ring appears to be an explosive volcanic feature potentially created by a shallow emplacement of a dike.
—Erik Klemetti, Discover Magazine, 2 Nov. 2010
Patricia Harris Patti and I walked along arched passageways and climbed to the artillery emplacement.
—Patricia Harris, BostonGlobe.com, 20 Apr. 2023
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Angela Watercutter, WIRED, 5 Apr. 2024
But at the same time, military officials are talking about new technologies with the Ukrainians, including the possibility of helping with new generations of drones that could fly in swarms at Russian emplacements.
—Erika Solomon, New York Times, 17 Feb. 2024
On the moon, the Orientale Ring appears to be an explosive volcanic feature potentially created by a shallow emplacement of a dike.
—Erik Klemetti, Discover Magazine, 2 Nov. 2010
Patricia Harris Patti and I walked along arched passageways and climbed to the artillery emplacement.
—Patricia Harris, BostonGlobe.com, 20 Apr. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emplacement
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For example, California requires recyclers to document each catalytic converter sale, including dates, locations, and even photos or videos of the seller.Josh Max, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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This invite usually has minimal details including the date and location of your event.Shelby Wax, Vogue, 14 Dec. 2024
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Francona was known to ride a scooter from his place in Cleveland to the stadium and has put out feelers to get a new scooter in Cincinnati.C. Trent Rosecrans, The Athletic, 10 Dec. 2024
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Van Gisbergen holds profound admiration and pride for his fellow countryman, Liam Lawson, who took Daniel Ricciardo's place at VCARB and is aiming for a seat with Red Bull in 2025.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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The design legend was on his way to watch The Rockettes Christmas Spectacular recently at Radio City Music Hall in New York when an ambulance was called following his fall on 6th Avenue, close to the venue.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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Other records Swift broke on the Eras Tour included attendance at venues like Wembley Stadium, spawning the highest-grossing concert film of all time and the record for the most mobile data used during a standalone concert.Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Applicants must also complete the application form on the musical's site.Dave Quinn, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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The findings were published in a two-part report detailing how many children had attended Indian boarding schools, how many had died, the number and location of burial sites, how much federal funding the schools had received, and suggestions for moving forward.Miyo McGinn, Outside Online, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Emplacement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emplacement. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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