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
Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 8 Jan. 2025
How do breweries that are set up to make beer manage people waiting in line outside their place?
—Terence McGinley, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
Jessika Harkay, Hartford Courant, 9 Jan. 2025
In the current digital age, countless enterprises have placed their focus on improving automation and implementing emergent artificial intelligence (AI) technology.
—William Mullane, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
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The problem is that none of them are able to offer everything in one place.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 8 Jan. 2025
How do breweries that are set up to make beer manage people waiting in line outside their place?
—Terence McGinley, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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To reduce spending, the university has placed scrutiny on its hiring practices, evaluating more closely whether some open positions need to be filled and how to better optimize existing class sections.
—Jessika Harkay, Hartford Courant, 9 Jan. 2025
In the current digital age, countless enterprises have placed their focus on improving automation and implementing emergent artificial intelligence (AI) technology.
—William Mullane, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for place
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As climate change lengthens the shipping season, Greenland occupies an important strategic location.John Cassidy, The New Yorker, 13 Jan. 2025
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The landlord who sued TGI Fridays last year to evict the restaurant from its Mall at Millenia location will tear down the building and bring in a new tenant.Laura Kinsler, Orlando Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2025
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The expansion fee is expected to be in the neighborhood of $100 million, with a significant commitment also required for startup costs and to build a practice facility.Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 12 Jan. 2025
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This facility is used by both Amtrak and NJT for midday and overnight storage to position equipment for rush hour and off peak service.Larry Penner, New York Daily News, 12 Jan. 2025
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According to Greenhouse, companies sometimes post these vacant positions to create a false sense of growth or to attract talent for future openings that may never materialize.Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 14 Jan. 2025
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The Iranian presidency seems to be a cursed position.Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 14 Jan. 2025
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That room did not take a hit the size of Jeanty, but sophomore starter Prince Strachan entered the transfer portal after two years as a regular player.Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 11 Jan. 2025
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The most modern addition, however, is the lower ground floor, which has been transformed into a wellness center complete with a gymnasium, an underground swimming pool, and a steam room.Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 11 Jan. 2025
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Plus, headbands serve a practical purpose too by keeping your hair out of your face.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2025
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However, the purpose of the coenzyme is not just the appearance of eternal youth.Essence, Essence, 9 Jan. 2025
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The four-acre Red Mountain residence was previously owned by a fellow billionaire, Thomas Peterffy, and sports 11 bedrooms and 15 bathrooms.Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 10 Jan. 2025
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Many have viewed this swelling financial support, and the recent visits made by multiple tech executives to Trump's residence in Florida, as an attempt to curry favor with the incoming president.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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The government also should resolve ambiguity about which agencies, at the federal, state, and local levels, have authority to take a counter-drone action to protect American life and property.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
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The percentage of Republicans who strongly disapprove of the Jan. 6 attack has dropped more than 20 points since January 2021 — from 51% then to 30% now — the lowest level since the attack, recent CBS News polling shows.Jennifer De Pinto, CBS News, 6 Jan. 2025
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Meanwhile, explicitly political media operations such as the Daily Wire and Babylon Bee will continue to get attention, while niche producers like Angel Studios will keep feeding their audiences with conservative-leaning and faith-based material.Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2025
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The property and casualty insurance also caters to higher-margin, niche areas where demand is rising.Trefis Team, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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“Place.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/place. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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