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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
Isaac Bickerstaff, Glamour, 14 Jan. 2025
In air traffic control audio obtained by CBS News, a controller can be heard clearing the United flight to land on Runway 7 right and then told the Delta flight to turn into position to land on Runway 8.
—Kierra Frazier, CBS News, 14 Jan. 2025
Harman Dayal, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
Want your line-in audio source positioned higher than everything else?
—Chris Welch, The Verge, 13 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Catherine, 43, has also been announced as joint patron of the Chelsea facility, alongside Prince William, who has held the role of president of the Royal Marsden since 2007, a position previously held by his mother, Princess Diana.
—Isaac Bickerstaff, Glamour, 14 Jan. 2025
In air traffic control audio obtained by CBS News, a controller can be heard clearing the United flight to land on Runway 7 right and then told the Delta flight to turn into position to land on Runway 8.
—Kierra Frazier, CBS News, 14 Jan. 2025
Verb
The Canucks should have been able to recover from this because J.T. Miller was still positioned above Connor, the eventual goal scorer.
—Harman Dayal, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
Want your line-in audio source positioned higher than everything else?
—Chris Welch, The Verge, 13 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for position
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Small businesses are the backbone of the global economy, driving innovation, creating jobs and building communities.—
Sal Rehmetullah,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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Earnings, jobs data, and Labor Day: What to watch in the markets this week The Labor Department’s report highlights a nuanced picture of the labor market.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
24 Jan. 2025
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What role will the military play in Trump’s immigration crackdown?—
Catherine E. Shoichet,
CNN,
25 Jan. 2025
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This will mark Shark’s debut acting role, after much success in the music industry.—
Caroline Frost,
Deadline,
25 Jan. 2025
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Organization staff and volunteers fanned out across the Bakersfield area — to a Home Depot, a swap meet and other locations where the Border Patrol had been spotted.—
Rebecca Plevin,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Jan. 2025
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Playing in 1,750 locations, the horror film sees director Steven Soderbergh armed with another typically eye-catching formal premise, this time shooting the entire film from the perspective of a ghost.—
J. Kim Murphy,
Variety,
25 Jan. 2025
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The big picture: The blustery snowstorm dropped 8 inches at the National Weather Service's official observation station at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport as of 5pm Tuesday, beating the previous record there of 2.7 inches set in 1963.—
Carlie Kollath Wells,
Axios,
22 Jan. 2025
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Sinclair, the second largest owner of TV stations in the US, is also eager for more consolidation, and has gained a reputation for directing its local stations to cover the news with a POV more in line with Sinclair’s own conservative political leanings.—
Alex Cranz,
WIRED,
21 Jan. 2025
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This year, the community has experienced higher than normal levels of Norovirus.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
18 Jan. 2025
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They’re expected to stay above 2023 and 2024 levels until at least halfway through the year.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
18 Jan. 2025
Verb
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At one point, Musk thanked those who voted for Trump by placing his hand over his chest and extending his arm outward with his palm facing down.—
Jackson Walker,
Baltimore Sun,
21 Jan. 2025
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Although the price of this satellite bus is proprietary, various estimates place the cost at between $100 million and $150 million.—
Eric Berger,
Ars Technica,
21 Jan. 2025
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Reflecting on the details of his near-fatal overdose in 2015, the former NBA star shared on The Kyle & Jackie O Show on Monday, January 20, how one drink spiraled into a life-or-death situation.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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Eventually, her parents reached a better place, but the situation left a fracture.—
Brittany Spanos,
Rolling Stone,
21 Jan. 2025
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Keeping your headphones on and listening to a favorite podcast or audiobook can serve the same purpose.—
Angela Haupt,
TIME,
21 Jan. 2025
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Many fans have questioned the purpose of a TV reboot given the film franchise is pretty much perfect as is, but Columbus sees its worth.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
21 Jan. 2025
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“Position.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/position. Accessed 28 Jan. 2025.
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