as in to find
to come upon after searching, study, or effort
we were finally able to locate the missing cat, who had been sleeping in the closet the whole time
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Recent Examples of locate
The pool is part of a health and leisure club located in the stand.
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Tom Burrows, The Athletic, 23 Mar. 2025
The historically black university located in Virginia also entered the locker room with a 32-30 lead at halftime.
—Chantz Martin, Fox News, 23 Mar. 2025
Where to Stay Book a Cozy Stay Book a stay at the Jackson Park Inn in Pulaski, a 32-room boutique hotel located in a circa 1920s grocery warehouse.
—Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2025
After washing a grilling fork at the two-compartment sink located in meat preparatoin area, an employee placed the fork on the clean utensil storage rack without sanitizing it.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacramento Bee, 21 Mar. 2025
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Tom Burrows, The Athletic, 23 Mar. 2025
The historically black university located in Virginia also entered the locker room with a 32-30 lead at halftime.
—Chantz Martin, Fox News, 23 Mar. 2025
Where to Stay Book a Cozy Stay Book a stay at the Jackson Park Inn in Pulaski, a 32-room boutique hotel located in a circa 1920s grocery warehouse.
—Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2025
After washing a grilling fork at the two-compartment sink located in meat preparatoin area, an employee placed the fork on the clean utensil storage rack without sanitizing it.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacramento Bee, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for locate
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But if Romano’s fastball remains lost, the Phillies will have to find another right-hander who can fill an end-game role.—
Anthony Stitt,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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If the sky becomes threatening and thunder can be heard, find a safe place to shelter.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2025
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Villegas arrived at his property to discover that small furniture from around the house had been relocated to the garage, and some items were missing entirely.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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It is mounted in a ring by JAR, and ranks among the rarest and most important diamonds ever discovered.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
14 Apr. 2025
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Tuesday, 2/25 Bake cornbread and learn the history behind Southern soul food at the Fenway Community Center, 3-4pm.—
Steph Solis,
Axios,
10 Feb. 2025
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Designed to be a language-learning tool in your pocket, the app's popularity has skyrocketed.—
Alice Gibbs,
Newsweek,
10 Feb. 2025
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“Locate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/locate. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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