Synonyms of place
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as in location 
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as in facility
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as in position
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as in room
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as in purpose
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as in residence
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as in level
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as in niche
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as in chapter
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as in to situate
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as in to rank
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as in to estimate
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as in to be
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as in to appoint
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as in to introduce
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as in to hire
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as in location
the area or space occupied by or intended for something
the place chosen for the picnic there's the place where I left my umbrella
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as in position
an assignment at which one regularly works for pay
a friend got her a place in a department store's clothing department
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as in purpose
the action for which a person or thing is specially fitted or used or for which a thing exists
knew his place in the organization
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as in residence
the place where one lives
they have a nice little place in the country
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as in level
the placement of someone or something in relation to others in a vertical arrangement
came in fourth place in the marathon
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as in niche
a situation or activity for which a person or thing is best suited
with skills largely limited to those honed from endless hours of video games, he was having a hard time finding a place in the business world
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as in to situate
to arrange something in a certain spot or position
he carefully placed the flowers in a vase
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as in to rank
to arrange or assign according to type
I'd place those cyclists in the advanced group for the training ride
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as in to estimate
to decide the size, amount, number, or distance of (something) without actual measurement
I'd place that as roughly the third largest house in the neighborhood
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as in to appoint
to pick (someone) by one's authority for a specific position or duty
placed the recent college grad in the company's research and development division
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as in to introduce
to present or bring forward for discussion
once again the issue of recurrent vandalism at the high school was placed before the town council
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as in to hire
to provide with a paying job
most of the trainees at the TV station are placed in clerical positions
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Recent Examples of place
The Editors, Scientific American, 20 May 2025
Once in place, these testing models allowed brands to try new ideas to receive feedback on what would perform well based on the data the company already has about its audience.
—Alexandra Pastore, Footwear News, 20 May 2025
Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 21 May 2025
Moments later, the beam was lifted and placed delicately along the backside of the new school.
—Lena Miano, Arkansas Online, 21 May 2025
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But there are also common-sense protections that could—and should—be put in place by both businesses and our government to prevent heat illnesses and deaths.
—The Editors, Scientific American, 20 May 2025
Once in place, these testing models allowed brands to try new ideas to receive feedback on what would perform well based on the data the company already has about its audience.
—Alexandra Pastore, Footwear News, 20 May 2025
Verb
Hussain’s family wonders whether the ladder was properly locked into place when Hussain placed his full body weight on it.
—Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 21 May 2025
Moments later, the beam was lifted and placed delicately along the backside of the new school.
—Lena Miano, Arkansas Online, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for place
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This type of flooding leads to disruptions such as road and business closures and longer commute times, occurring when tides reach anywhere from 1 to 2 feet above the daily average high tide, depending on location.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA Today,
26 May 2025
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Offerings vary depending on the location; many hotels charge additional fees for things like spa treatments, parking, and food and drinks.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
25 May 2025
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Perhaps most notable about the agencies’ accusations is that the hackers targeted 10,000 security cameras in countries bordering Ukraine, including at border crossings, military facilities, and train stations.—
Andy Greenberg,
Wired News,
24 May 2025
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In 1679, the first such facility opened in London, modeled on Ottoman designs with a central cold bath, alcoves containing warm baths, and a sweating room.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
24 May 2025
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But the authors found that this advantage when under static compression proved to be a disadvantage when dropping eggs from a height, with the horizontal position emerging as the optimal orientation.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
26 May 2025
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A day after going 1-of-15 with runners in scoring position and leaving 13 on base, Florida had stranded 10 runners on base at the time of Holtorf’s homer.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 May 2025
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Kim eventually found a room in another 5th District home on Jan. 10 and changed her California driver’s registration that same day, according to the complaint.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2025
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The two share a room and sleep in matching twin beds, spending their days shopping for just the right brand of pickles or sunning themselves on the boardwalk.—
Rachel Handler,
Vulture,
23 May 2025
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This article is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial, investment, legal, or cryptocurrency advice.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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As new innovations take hold and produce positive results, remember to prune old practices that are no longer working or have outlived their purpose.—
Michael B. Horn,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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The residence is a stunning combination of craftsmanship, spaciousness, privacy and refuge on a tidy street in the suburb of Carmichael.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
22 May 2025
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When the production version of the Hyundai Ioniq 9 was unveiled at the iconic Sheats-Goldstein residence in Beverly Hills, California in 2024, the fast-moving brand’s style sense was on full display.—
Kristin Shaw,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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In 2022 there was another surge in homers (1.03 per game) to near 1998 levels.—
Ralph D. Russo,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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The dueling biplanes from the climax exist on this level, too, even if Gabriel is essentially twirling his moustache and tying a dame to train tracks.—
Paul A. Thompson,
Pitchfork,
30 May 2025
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Getting in front of your audience early and asking about their real pain points is one of the smartest ways to refine your niche and build a brand that truly resonates.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Ryan Jeffers praised the veteran’s ability to successfully find a niche in a new clubhouse.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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“Place.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/place. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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