positions 1 of 2

noun

Definition of positionsnext
plural of position
1
as in jobs
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 roles
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 locations
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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4
as in stations
the place where someone is assigned to stand or remain the soldiers were commanded to hold their position on the hill at all costs

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5
as in levels
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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positions

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of position
as in places
to arrange something in a certain spot or position positioned the chairs around the room

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  1. roles
  2. locations
  3. venues
  4. puts
  5. situations
  6. echelons
  7. appointments
  8. capacities
Noun
  • Davis and Jackson have undeniable on-screen chemistry—an essential ingredient for any successful buddy-cop action film—and both are clearly relishing their respective roles.
    Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
  • As each class of NBA rookies enters the league, there’s a wide distribution of roles and opportunities available.
    Nick Crain, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of roles
Noun
  • Only a select number of locations will be open on Christmas Day.
    Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
  • All Planet Fitness locations are independently owned and operated by individual franchise owners, so hours may vary by location.
    Amaris Encinas, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of locations
Noun
  • Factors like inconvenient venues, safety concerns and lack of interest in live event options also deter attendance, according to consumers surveyed.
    Jana Arbanas, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • So many screen options One of the many reasons this festival has become so popular is that ticket and pass holders actually have a good shot at scoring a seat at the many venues around the city.
    Leslie Kelly, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of venues
Verb
  • That mark puts the Pistons firmly in the mix for a Play-In Tournament spot in the Eastern Conference and just two and a half games back of a top-six seed.
    Hunter Patterson, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Difficult decisions have to be made and that always puts a strain on a relationship.
    Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of puts
Noun
  • The characters are miserable, their situations dire, and blood flows like a river.
    Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Seattle’s offensive line allows a lot of pressure, the team doesn’t run the ball much (or very well) and the quarterback is often in pure passing situations without any misdirection or run threat.
    Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of situations
Noun
  • Driven by his instincts, Fok begins to dig deeper into the case, uncovering a labyrinthine conspiracy that threads through Hong Kong’s criminal underworld and its upper echelons of power.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
  • In fact, substantial variation in outcomes for college graduates exists – and the Horatio Alger myth that education opens doors to the upper echelons of society is far from true.
    Michael Collins, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of echelons
Noun
  • Her schedule is overflowing with music videos, editorial shoots, and celebrity appointments, as well as behind-the-scenes work on her nail jewelry brand, Wear Unistella.
    Sarah Y. Wu, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Related Articles The store is divided into two separate sections, with the front of the shop stocking ready-to-wear collections and the backspace being used for hosting bespoke appointments in a chocolate brown lounge.
    Hikmat Mohammed, WWD, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of appointments
Noun
  • Researchers have developed an advanced SSE with high ionic conductivity, enabling ultra-stable lithium metal batteries with exceptional cycling stability, high capacities, and fast charge-discharge rates.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Plus, the 470-milliliter dustbin and 350-milliliter water tank are large enough capacities that won’t require frequent emptying or refilling, making the entire cleaning process hands-free.
    Kaitlin Gates, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of capacities
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