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
Running away and avoiding them is frankly the best strategy, but the way monsters are positioned regularly forces James to fight them, even as resources dwindle.
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George Yang, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2024
With defenses heavily focused on those two superstars, Prince will be positioned to take advantage of the open looks generated from their gravity.
—Brian Sampson, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Before this acquisition, Variety exclusively confirmed that although the film draws inspiration from Danny Lyon’s iconic photobook, it was initially positioned as an original screenplay.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 3 Oct. 2024
As predictive models become more accurate, experts will be better positioned to decipher new trends.
—Jennifer Lotito, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
George Yang, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2024
With defenses heavily focused on those two superstars, Prince will be positioned to take advantage of the open looks generated from their gravity.
—Brian Sampson, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Before this acquisition, Variety exclusively confirmed that although the film draws inspiration from Danny Lyon’s iconic photobook, it was initially positioned as an original screenplay.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 3 Oct. 2024
As predictive models become more accurate, experts will be better positioned to decipher new trends.
—Jennifer Lotito, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for positioned
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The five-star beachfront property is situated on an iconic stretch of South Beach, providing the perfect winter getaway.Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2024
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By the show’s end, Bree moves away from the mystery state Wisteria Lane is situated in, taking up residence in Kentucky.Jemal Polson, CNN, 3 Oct. 2024
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But in actuality, each character is bumping up against the limits placed on them by potent forces beyond their reach.Zachary Siegel, The Atlantic, 4 Oct. 2024
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Pictures of President Calvin Coolidge and first lady Grace Coolidge show them being sworn in as meeting the criteria for Massachusetts absentee voting in 1924 and sitting at a small wooden table picturesquely placed on the White House South Lawn.Roger Catlin, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Oct. 2024
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The fact that China tolerated open criticism of North Korea’s leadership put further strain on the relationship between the two governments.Sungmin Cho, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2024
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Pearsall’s first career touchdown had put the 49ers ahead 7-0, once a replay confirmed Pearsall’s 46-yard catch-and-run.Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Montagu’s Mews The hotel’s award-winning restaurant is named after Elizabeth Montagu, an 18th century writer and advocate for women’s education, and it’s located in what was once her carriage house.Lois Alter Mark, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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This beloved Arizona watering hole, located down a dirt road in the rugged mountains of western Arizona, has become a must-visit destination for locals and tourists alike.Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Positioned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/positioned. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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