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as in putting
to arrange something in a certain spot or position
he carefully placed the flowers in a vase
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as in classifying
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 estimating
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 being
to take or have a certain position within a group arranged in vertical classes
placed second in the competition
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as in appointing
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 introducing
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 employing
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 placing
Now more than a year into her term, Bullock leads a central bank that, thus far, has held out on cutting interest rates, placing her fiercely in the spotlight as the country prepares for a 2025 election with cost of living concerns top-of-mind for voters.
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Erin Spencer Sairam, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Google is also is placing additional protections on the profiles to prevent further off-topic reviews.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
Emotions run high after Maggie discovers Nick's affair with Alice, but their tense conversation is abruptly interrupted when their daughter Isla finds Alice placing Max in the bathtub.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Consequently, employers are placing a greater emphasis on AI skills in their recruitment strategies.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
The hotel can also personalize surprises to your liking, including placing gifts or pre-filled stocking in the room on your behalf or family-friendly activities like cookie decorating.
—Ramsey Qubein, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
In many ways, this reflects a shift in consumer expectations, with younger customers placing a premium on experiences over products.
—Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
Spain ranks fourth among the top five markets for global revenue generated from non-English content, placing itself as the leading European and Spanish-speaking content market.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 21 Oct. 2024
Some neutrons initially possess high energy, placing them in an excited state.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2024
Erin Spencer Sairam, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Google is also is placing additional protections on the profiles to prevent further off-topic reviews.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
Emotions run high after Maggie discovers Nick's affair with Alice, but their tense conversation is abruptly interrupted when their daughter Isla finds Alice placing Max in the bathtub.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Consequently, employers are placing a greater emphasis on AI skills in their recruitment strategies.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
The hotel can also personalize surprises to your liking, including placing gifts or pre-filled stocking in the room on your behalf or family-friendly activities like cookie decorating.
—Ramsey Qubein, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
In many ways, this reflects a shift in consumer expectations, with younger customers placing a premium on experiences over products.
—Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
Spain ranks fourth among the top five markets for global revenue generated from non-English content, placing itself as the leading European and Spanish-speaking content market.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 21 Oct. 2024
Some neutrons initially possess high energy, placing them in an excited state.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for placing
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That means not just naming your values and putting them in a frame on the boardroom wall, but also making a real effort to create and share stories that speak to those values.Samantha Reynolds, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Listen to this article Loading your audio article New York City is putting solar panels on 72 public school rooftops, the city’s largest solar project to date, energy management and education officials announced Tuesday.Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 11 Dec. 2024
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The study also highlighted the historical confusion that had persisted in classifying these fish.Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
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By classifying data based on sensitivity and impact, businesses can prioritize efforts to strengthen their data security while ensuring regulatory compliance.Vivek Ahuja, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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Here are some general rules for estimating the elasticities of both supply and demand.Bill Conerly, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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Specifically, the Biden administration directed federal agencies to prioritize the restoration of these species and other native fish populations, estimating that these efforts would bring more than $1 billion in new federal investments to the region.Sharon Udasin, The Hill, 5 Dec. 2024
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Lawmakers on Saturday first voted on a bill appointing a special prosecutor to investigate stock price manipulation allegations surrounding Yoon’s wife.Kim Tong-Hyung and Hyung-Jin Kim, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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In other coaching shake-ups, the Blackhawks fired coach Luke Richardson on Thursday, appointing Rockford Ice Hogs coach Anders Sorensen as interim coach.Grace Miserocchi, Chicago Tribune, 7 Dec. 2024
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All Fresh Seafood was one of the first direct to consumer suppliers who took on the challenge of introducing fresh seafood to all Americans.Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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Worldly Whites and Alternative Sparklers While Sauvignon Blanc remains very popular, there’s a rising interest in introducing guests to a wider variety of aromatic white wines from around the world.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Yet King cannot stop himself from employing horror.Tajja Isen, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
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The last thing the city needs is another host of new taxes and anti-business policies that will disincentivize businesses from employing people in Chicago, and disincentivize businesses from coming to or staying in Chicago.Jack Lavin, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
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Forbes convenes and curates the most influential leaders and entrepreneurs who are driving change, transforming business and making a significant impact on the world.Forbes Press Releases, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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That means not just naming your values and putting them in a frame on the boardroom wall, but also making a real effort to create and share stories that speak to those values.Samantha Reynolds, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Harris has come under fire for losing her campaign despite raising more than $1 billion.Erin Mansfield, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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About 32% of owners reported raising compensation, up a point from October.Lucia Mutikani, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Placing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/placing. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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