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
Randy Watts, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
Together, these releases continue to cement Tier’s position as a brand that doesn’t just follow trends but sets them through intention and storytelling.
—Essence, 25 July 2025
Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 25 July 2025
Behind them, in the Necessary Evil, the team of observers positioned themselves, ready for the detonation.
—Literary Hub, 24 July 2025
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Noun
Employees of William O’Neil + Company and its affiliates may now or in the future have positions in securities mentioned in this communication.
—Randy Watts, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
Together, these releases continue to cement Tier’s position as a brand that doesn’t just follow trends but sets them through intention and storytelling.
—Essence, 25 July 2025
Verb
Perhaps that’s why, during the Civil War, Lincoln had artillery positioned facing Baltimore rather than toward the Confederacy.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 25 July 2025
Behind them, in the Necessary Evil, the team of observers positioned themselves, ready for the detonation.
—Literary Hub, 24 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for position
Noun
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Data showed across seven Valley cities that there were 158 full-time employees with a park ranger job title.—
Maritza Dominguez,
AZCentral.com,
24 July 2025
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Great companies create cultures where ideas matter more than job titles.—
JJ Rosen,
The Tennessean,
24 July 2025
Noun
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Hawkins similarly mentioned the prosecution of Brett Hankison, who was sentenced to 33 months in prison for his role in Breonna Taylor's death after a recommendation of a one day sentence by the U.S. Department of Justice.—
Marina Johnson,
The Courier-Journal,
25 July 2025
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The juvenile, who is thought to be the one who brandished the firearm, is not facing federal charges for his role in the thefts but was referred to Hamilton County Juvenile Court.—
Hailey Roden,
The Enquirer,
24 July 2025
Noun
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Flash flooding was expected in 20 locations, including Marble Falls, Leander and Liberty Hill.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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Greater Cincinnati locations: 1124 Main Street in Over-the-Rhine.—
Kaycee Sloan,
The Enquirer,
25 July 2025
Noun
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What does this mean for NPR, PBS, and local stations?—
Nik Popli,
Time,
1 Aug. 2025
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With an advanced appropriations cycle, the CPB also helped give stations certainty in their budgets.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
1 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The developments tend to support good construction jobs and have a low impact on traffic and the local school system due to modest employment levels.—
Matthew Glowicki,
The Courier-Journal,
30 July 2025
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The partners plan quarterly concerts featuring prominent musicians and a variety of classes for all experience levels.—
Jim Higgins,
jsonline.com,
30 July 2025
Verb
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Shaun Bradley Balaam, Burton's partner, then placed the bag containing the baby into a chest freezer — with the mother later saying that the child was stillborn.—
Brenton Blanchet,
People.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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During the summer months, companies are typically in the advanced stages of planning and placing orders for the new year and spring seasons.—
Lori Ann LaRocco,
CNBC,
1 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The influence of Saturn in Aries adds a serious tone to the situation.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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March 2025 Five of Pentacles: A challenging situation this month may leave you feeling isolated or uncertain about your path forward.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Achieving a small goal (A) can boost your engagement (E) and deepen your sense of purpose (M).—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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This is a time to let go of outdated beliefs or structures that are no longer serving your higher purpose.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Position.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/position. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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