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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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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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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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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
Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
Blanche and Bove, both of whom Trump has tabbed for high-ranking Justice Department positions, expressed anger at the prosecution's novel suggestion that Merchan borrow from Alabama and other states and treat the case as if Trump had died.
—Michael R. Sisak and Jennifer Peltz The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 14 Dec. 2024
Michael Bloom, CNBC, 13 Dec. 2024
Musk believes Tesla is better positioned to weather a subsidy-free environment than other automakers due to its scale and maturity.
—Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 13 Dec. 2024
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Noun
That position of Covington's takedown attempt allowed Buckley to sprawl and put Covington against the cage.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
Blanche and Bove, both of whom Trump has tabbed for high-ranking Justice Department positions, expressed anger at the prosecution's novel suggestion that Merchan borrow from Alabama and other states and treat the case as if Trump had died.
—Michael R. Sisak and Jennifer Peltz The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 14 Dec. 2024
Verb
The firm says Norwegian Cruise Line is well positioned in 2025.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 13 Dec. 2024
Musk believes Tesla is better positioned to weather a subsidy-free environment than other automakers due to its scale and maturity.
—Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 13 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for position
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Justin, Chevrolet and TF Sport have done a great job putting this all together.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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Major projects in south Texas include expanding the port of Brownsville for liquified natural gas exports, extensive infrastructure and other support jobs for the industry in the region, The Center Square reported.Bethany Blankley | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 13 Dec. 2024
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On this day in 1799: Founding Father George Washington, America’s first president who served in that role from 1789-1797 after leading the colonial armies in the Revolutionary War, died at his Mount Vernon home in Virginia at age 67.The Arizona Republic, The Arizona Republic, 14 Dec. 2024
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Chile banned deep sea trawling in 2016—a decision that may possibly have played a role in helping conserve the explosion of creatures found on its seamounts.Scott Travers, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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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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The humpback was first spotted off the coast of Colombia in 2013 and seen again a few years later not far from its original location.AJ Willingham, CNN, 14 Dec. 2024
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In the audio obtained by the station, Burrow’s employee could be heard talking to a male security officer who was also inside the residence.Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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As of Tuesday afternoon, the national average for a kilowatt of electricity at a public EV charging station was 35 cents.Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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The new Trump administration will likely look at what states have accomplished and use that as a playbook for what could be achieved legislatively at the federal level, Proctor says.Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 7 Dec. 2024
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For occasional or seasonal consumption or lower levels of contamination, more research is needed to understand how lead in spices would affect lead levels in the blood.Katarzyna Kordas, Discover Magazine, 7 Dec. 2024
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To verify these findings, the team next conducted three online surveys in which participants—who identified explicitly as Democrat or Republican—were first placed in either a highly politically polarized or a low-polarization scenario.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Engaging with posts from peers or industry figures not only demonstrates your support but also places your name on their posts, increasing reach.Justin Nassiri, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Another potential issue is Tucker's contract situation.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Like others, Suzanne has changed her behavior to adjust to her situation.Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 10 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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“Position.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/position. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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