1
as in putting
to arrange something in a certain spot or position
he carefully placed the flowers in a vase
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2
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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4
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
But increasingly, vessels are taking a different route, to the north around Larak Island, placing them in Iran’s territorial waters and closer to the Iranian coastline.
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David McHugh, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
The scandal is now expanding into an international investigation, placing Miami at the center of a complex web of shell companies, offshore transfers and opaque financial flows.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
The issue is placing these destinations closer to the the folks that are there.
—Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
Prediction markets let participants buy and sell contracts based on the outcome of future events ranging from elections to sports, and from a consumer standpoint, the experience is similar to placing a bet.
—Esme Murphy, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
Bathrooms are not the only place where lawmakers have been placing restrictions on transgender people in the name of protecting women and girls.
—ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
The company also reported sustained pumping capacity above 650 cubic meters, placing it among the highest-performing systems in its class.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 25 Mar. 2026
Health care providers will sometimes fix an issue at the time of catheterization, such as placing a stent.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
D’Amaro continues to elevate gaming, moving Disney games chief Sean Shoptaw into Dana Walden’s purview, placing him alongside Disney’s TV and film leadership.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 25 Mar. 2026
David McHugh, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
The scandal is now expanding into an international investigation, placing Miami at the center of a complex web of shell companies, offshore transfers and opaque financial flows.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
The issue is placing these destinations closer to the the folks that are there.
—Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
Prediction markets let participants buy and sell contracts based on the outcome of future events ranging from elections to sports, and from a consumer standpoint, the experience is similar to placing a bet.
—Esme Murphy, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
Bathrooms are not the only place where lawmakers have been placing restrictions on transgender people in the name of protecting women and girls.
—ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
The company also reported sustained pumping capacity above 650 cubic meters, placing it among the highest-performing systems in its class.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 25 Mar. 2026
Health care providers will sometimes fix an issue at the time of catheterization, such as placing a stent.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
D’Amaro continues to elevate gaming, moving Disney games chief Sean Shoptaw into Dana Walden’s purview, placing him alongside Disney’s TV and film leadership.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for placing
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The city is putting the North Texas Street business district in the spotlight as other local investments, like building a new recreation center, are underway.—
Ashley Sharp,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Heat made a third-quarter push to get back into the game, putting together its own impressive shooting display in the period.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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Like Wright’s past games, this one would be about tinkering, about trial and error, about classifying and reclassifying and watching as one’s psyche-map changed.—
Eric Boodman,
Vulture,
25 Mar. 2026
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That includes House Bill 1117, which would require Maryland Medicaid and other state programs to cover monitoring devices by classifying them as medical equipment for individuals at higher risk of elopement.—
Danielle J. Brown,
Baltimore Sun,
22 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile security lines have ballooned with officials estimating wait times could reach four hours.—
Lautaro Grinspan,
AJC.com,
27 Mar. 2026
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At San Diego International Airport, a Thursday Union-Tribune story quoted one officer as estimating that 13% of his colleagues aren’t showing up.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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The analysis also found that more companies were appointing CHROs or chief people officers to oversee the HR function, eclipsing less senior-sounding titles, like HR director.—
Courtney Vinopal,
Fortune,
1 Apr. 2026
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Johnson on Tuesday did not answer a question on his timeline on appointing a new CTA president, after Dorval Carter resigned in January 2025.—
Alice Yin,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
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This season, Major League Baseball is introducing something that once felt unthinkable.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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Ocean Aged at Sea has as many fans as detractors, so clearly Zoeller felt like expanding this concept—and introducing it to more consumers by partnering with a cruise ship line—was the right move.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
27 Mar. 2026
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The Giants are in town to start a three-game series, the Padres’ first NL West games of the year, and are employing their third different leadoff hitter in four games.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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As Adam reenters the dating world, his sister encourages him to view it as a fresh start, and scenic designer Milo Bue visually evokes the idea of a blank slate by employing off-whites and greys for Adam’s studio apartment in New York City.—
Emily McClanathan,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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The Houthis are the latest group backed by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to join the conflict, situating themselves alongside Hezbollah, which is based in Lebanon.—
Molly Parks,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Mar. 2026
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The company has presented its work through exhibitions and design collaborations, situating itself at the intersection of marine innovation and material research rather than as a traditional textile mill.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
26 Feb. 2026
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Rules Committee ranking member Jim McGovern (D-MA) blasted Republicans for bypassing typical House procedure and not giving the Senate deal a vote during the committee’s last-minute, Friday afternoon hearing.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Mar. 2026
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After removing three high-ranking deputies from the command staff, the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office has announced new promotions to assistant sheriff.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Placing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/placing. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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