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
Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 9 Dec. 2024
Even the magnets inside the case are thoughtfully designed, with whip-sharp force that snaps them in place to recharge their seven-hour battery.
—Ryan Waniata, WIRED, 9 Dec. 2024
Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
Like Brown, Bristowe is a Mirrorball winner, placing first alongside Chigvintsev.
—Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
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The criteria was only in effect for one year, and beginning with the 2022-2023 school year, the school system put in place a new plan that relies on grades, census tracts and performance on a standardized test.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 9 Dec. 2024
Even the magnets inside the case are thoughtfully designed, with whip-sharp force that snaps them in place to recharge their seven-hour battery.
—Ryan Waniata, WIRED, 9 Dec. 2024
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Following the incident in Amsterdam, the city's mayor, police chief and chief prosecutor placed a ban on Lazio fans planning to travel to the Dutch capital for a Europa League game against Ajax next month.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
Like Brown, Bristowe is a Mirrorball winner, placing first alongside Chigvintsev.
—Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for place
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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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After expanding to a bigger manufacturing facility in 1994, Yoshida perfected a way to slow-cook his sauce at scale.Chloe Sorvino, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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The group then turned to a dense agenda, discussing, among other things, the potential battery-storage facility.Daniel Miller, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
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His work has been featured in prominent journals and media platforms, reinforcing his position as an AI and education thought leader.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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That position of Covington's takedown attempt allowed Buckley to sprawl and put Covington against the cage.Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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There’s also an additional exhibit room filled with interactive digital screens, including one with a bowl of popcorn kernels and another with a fidget spinner-like array of gifts.Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 12 Dec. 2024
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When the facts become too painful, the room stands slack for a second and then carries on.Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
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Exceptions will allow continued use of the butterflies for educational purposes and certain incidental activities like vehicle strikes.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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In short, quantum computing needs to have a purpose.Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2024
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In 2019, Oren and Tal sold a $238 million Manhattan condo that is to this day the most expensive private residence ever sold in the U.S., according to Forbes.Sam Woodward, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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He is accused of fatally stabbing University of Idaho students Madison Mogen, Kaylee Goncalves, Xana Kernodle and Ethan Chapin in an off-campus residence in Moscow in 2022.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Most investor surveys, positioning gauges and even margin-debt levels remain shy of outright warning signals.Michael Santoli, CNBC, 7 Dec. 2024
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Bieber will enter his eighth season pitching at the major league level for Cleveland.Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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Look for engaged listenership, consistent quality and hosts with credibility in your niche.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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And hey, that makes sense — online activity increased across the board, which means a greater number of people came into contact with niche online terminology and the communities that come with them.Evelyn Bauer, Them, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Place.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/place. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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