as in situated
to arrange something in a certain spot or position
positioned the chairs around the room
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Recent Examples of positioned
Some praise the audacious strategic goal, pointing out that helps the business be positioned for changes in future technological currencies.
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Jim Osman, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Bake Christmas Cookies Well positioned within the Warehouse District, this elegant hotel (formerly Maison de la Luz) was built in the early 1900s and served as an annex to New Orleans's former city hall.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
The ninth flame on the menorah is called the shamash, which is often positioned higher or lower and used to light the other lights.
—Cailey Gleeson, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
Developers say the South Florida housing market is better-positioned now to offer condos.
—Lisa J. Huriash, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
Lewis, who read the quarterback perfectly and was initially positioned near the back of the end zone, broke hard toward the area before Maye had finished his delivery.
—Joe Buscaglia, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
They were positioned to qualify right until the end when a momentary checkup in their line allowed Jimmie Johnson to pull through, snatching the spot from them.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
From the dramatic curves of the cut-out bar and the curvy, velvety cut-out chairs, to the piano positioned in the center of everything, there’s something to draw the eye at every turn.
—Kristin L. Wolfe, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The actor has long positioned himself as a prominent proponent of women's rights and encouraged other men to adopt feminist values.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Jim Osman, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Bake Christmas Cookies Well positioned within the Warehouse District, this elegant hotel (formerly Maison de la Luz) was built in the early 1900s and served as an annex to New Orleans's former city hall.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
The ninth flame on the menorah is called the shamash, which is often positioned higher or lower and used to light the other lights.
—Cailey Gleeson, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
Developers say the South Florida housing market is better-positioned now to offer condos.
—Lisa J. Huriash, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
Lewis, who read the quarterback perfectly and was initially positioned near the back of the end zone, broke hard toward the area before Maye had finished his delivery.
—Joe Buscaglia, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
They were positioned to qualify right until the end when a momentary checkup in their line allowed Jimmie Johnson to pull through, snatching the spot from them.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
From the dramatic curves of the cut-out bar and the curvy, velvety cut-out chairs, to the piano positioned in the center of everything, there’s something to draw the eye at every turn.
—Kristin L. Wolfe, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The actor has long positioned himself as a prominent proponent of women's rights and encouraged other men to adopt feminist values.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for positioned
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Chengdu, situated in China’s southwest Sichuan province, introduced seven humanoid robots, highlighting the city’s advancements in robotics ahead of the World Games 2025.Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 3 Jan. 2025
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The child's bedroom is situated underneath the living room, and its entrance does look to be a bit of a squeeze.Adam Williams, New Atlas, 3 Jan. 2025
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All that remained was the center of Structure 10, and there, in the weak morning light, was the hearth where the cow skull had been placed upside down.Peter Ross, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Jan. 2025
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Vice President Kamala Harris’ home in Los Angeles was put under an evacuation order, though no one was in the home at the time the order was placed, spokesperson Ernesto Apreza said.Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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Readying For The Next Wave No doubt, there will be many who put and keep mediocre AI tools on the market.Peter Guagenti, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
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In a separate development, the news comes a day after Adams’ preliminary budget plan left off $112 million currently allocated for 3-K, a move that could put thousands of early childhood seats at risk of being eliminated by the summer.Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 17 Jan. 2025
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The 185-year-old American Baptist congregation, located in downtown Waukesha, is slowly reversing what's lately been seen as an inevitable decline among mainline Protestant churches.Sophie Carson, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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Ju Ji-Hoon stars as Jung Won-Young, the enigmatic owner of the titular light shop, located at the end of a foreboding dark alley.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Positioned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/positioned. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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