emplacing

verb

Definition of emplacingnext
present participle of emplace
as in situating
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 Synonyms for emplacing
  1. placing
  2. putting
  3. positioning
  4. locating
  5. disposing
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  • The Nordstroms have been able to improve Rack by placing a greater focus on better brands at the off-pricer, including some of the better-selling labels that can found at the Nordstrom full-price department stores.
    David Moin, WWD, 24 Dec. 2024
  • These are easy-listening earbuds with a pleasantly open soundstage that does a good job of placing all the instruments where they are supposed to be.
    Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of placing
Verb
  • Andy Reid isn’t going to change his grinding approach, putting points at a premium.
    Hank Gola, New York Daily News, 3 Jan. 2025
  • The aviation analytics firm found that less than 75% of JetBlue's flights arrived on schedule, putting the airline behind all the major domestic carriers, including some of its low-cost rivals.
    Kate Gibson, CBS News, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of putting
Verb
  • One way to help ensure the Lions don’t feel that way again is by positioning themselves for the best postseason possible.
    Colton Pouncy, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
  • Preparing mentally and positioning your portfolio accordingly will help set folks up for financial success in the year-ahead.
    Jonathan I. Shenkman, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of positioning
Verb
  • Prosecutors allege his long-standing ties to Chinese law enforcement were instrumental in earlier efforts to intimidate dissidents, including locating a pro-democracy activist in California.
    Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
  • That involves meticulously separating the kidneys, removing fat and locating the necessary veins and arteries.
    Rob Stein, NPR, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of locating
Verb
  • Rip ends up disposing of Jamie’s body as part of Beth’s master plan — burning his body in a car on the side of a road — and he is officially declared missing.
    Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Dec. 2024
  • Many states have special procedures for disposing of such frivolous suits quickly and inexpensively.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of disposing
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