1
as in job
an assignment at which one regularly works for pay
he holds the position of manager at the store
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2
as in role
the action for which a person or thing is specially fitted or used or for which a thing exists
man's position in the universe
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3
as in location
the area or space occupied by or intended for something
I knew that someone had been in the room because the chair was out of its usual position
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5
as in level
the placement of someone or something in relation to others in a vertical arrangement
holds the lead position in the standings
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as in to place
to arrange something in a certain spot or position
positioned the chairs around the room
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Recent Examples of position
Andrew E. Kramer, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2025
At Wyoming’s Grand Teton National Park, 16 of 17 supervisory positions were eliminated, the National Parks Conservation Association’s Brengel told the Associated Press.
—Gary Stoller, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 19 Feb. 2025
By adding to a treasure trove of assets, Peterson is positioning the Hornets to be in the conversation and at the table in the offseason trade market, when player movement is often more calculated.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 7 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Editors’ Picks The deepening feud threatens to undermine Ukraine’s war effort and further weaken its position in the peace talks that have already started between the U.S. and Russia — notably without Kyiv’s involvement.
—Andrew E. Kramer, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2025
At Wyoming’s Grand Teton National Park, 16 of 17 supervisory positions were eliminated, the National Parks Conservation Association’s Brengel told the Associated Press.
—Gary Stoller, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
Verb
The Aspen Art Museum has unveiled AIR, a $20 million, decade-long initiative aiming to position artists as leaders in shaping society.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 19 Feb. 2025
By adding to a treasure trove of assets, Peterson is positioning the Hornets to be in the conversation and at the table in the offseason trade market, when player movement is often more calculated.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 7 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for position
Noun
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Linking the robots was a job of magnets that could rotate to maintain adhesion regardless of their orientation.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
1 Mar. 2025
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Since the start of the Depression, in late 1929, one out of three American workers had lost his job.—
David Remnick,
The New Yorker,
1 Mar. 2025
Noun
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She's got a handful of credits to her name, including a role in Sister Act 2, which also starred Goldberg.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
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Late Friday night, the Trump administration, as part of its push to modernize the government with software, laid off roughly 90 people from the General Services Administration—all federal technologists whose role was to modernize the government with software.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
2 Mar. 2025
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This could be from the location of your choosing (home, beach, coffee shop, hotel, park, etc.) and from different locations of your choosing on different days.—
Terina Allen,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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First discovered: 4 hours ago, 2:14 p.m. March 1 Initial location: Fresno County, Calif. Fire type: Wildfire Fire name: 961mrd A new wildfire was reported today at 2:14 p.m. in Fresno County. 961mrd Fire has been burning on private land for four hours.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacramento Bee,
2 Mar. 2025
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The station is an integral part of naval operations overseas, housing approximately 7,000 troops and their families.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
26 Feb. 2025
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Dwayne Croft bought his scratch-off ticket in The Cash Wheel game at the gas station convenience store chain at 14068 Narcoossee Road in Orlando, the Florida Lottery said Feb. 25.—
Olivia Lloyd,
Miami Herald,
25 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The main level also includes two bedrooms, a laundry space and many windows that provide all-season views of the woodland setting.—
Richard Lane,
USA TODAY,
24 Feb. 2025
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Asthmatic respiratory crisis indicates the pope struggled to maintain a sufficient oxygen level when breathing on his own, according to medical experts.—
Phoebe Natanson,
ABC News,
23 Feb. 2025
Verb
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And: The Tribune places great emphasis on the integrity of government and of the private institutions and individuals who serve and lead society.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2025
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Thomas-Sampson was placed on administrative leave following her arrest, Johnson said.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
26 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Like a chameleon, the 5-foot-6 senior has the uncanny ability to adapt to any opponent, game situation or even time of year.—
Steve Reaven,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2025
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In these more painful situations, a topical corticosteroid can be rubbed onto the canker to soothe the area.—
Matt Fuchs,
TIME,
26 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Liang’s vast, all-consuming solitude pierces through each of these phases, as does his unfulfilled yen for presence and purpose: Though this particular island time slips and stretches and swerves back and forth, no clear future ever materializes for him.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
26 Feb. 2025
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Social recognition is written by employees who are eager to shout to the rooftops about their colleagues – with the express purpose of sharing it.—
Eric Mosley,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Position.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/position. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.
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