as in to put
to arrange something in a certain spot or position
the new industrial complex is situated near the highway
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Recent Examples of situate
Among his favorite activities here is the glamping, which situates travelers up close and personal with glaciers and a night sky blanketed in twinkling stars.
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Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2025
The bedroom is situated on the opposite side of the tiny house to the living room and, since the layout is all on one level, has ample headroom to stand upright.
—Adam Williams, New Atlas, 10 Mar. 2025
It’s situated on Banderas Bay, one of the largest natural bays in the world.
—Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
The wreck of Georges Valentine is situated only 100 yards from the shore, and visitors often walk from House of Refuge to snorkel or dive the site.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2025
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Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2025
The bedroom is situated on the opposite side of the tiny house to the living room and, since the layout is all on one level, has ample headroom to stand upright.
—Adam Williams, New Atlas, 10 Mar. 2025
It’s situated on Banderas Bay, one of the largest natural bays in the world.
—Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
The wreck of Georges Valentine is situated only 100 yards from the shore, and visitors often walk from House of Refuge to snorkel or dive the site.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for situate
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Watson, whose massive frame is famous in Gainesville, put himself on the national stage after a 36-rep bench press that would’ve marked the best figure at the combine by three reps.—
Jackson Castellano,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Mar. 2025
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In other words, Foster just put himself on a loudly ticking clock.—
Ben Bolch,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2025
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On Friday, March 21, the former talk show host, 60 — who was placed under a legal guardianship in 2022 and announced her dementia diagnosis in 2023 — continued her streak of refuting claims that she is incapacitated.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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While Francis has been at Gemelli, supporters have been seen gathering outside the hospital and placing candles and flowers at the statue of Pope John Paul II.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA TODAY,
22 Mar. 2025
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The historically black university located in Virginia also entered the locker room with a 32-30 lead at halftime.—
Chantz Martin,
Fox News,
23 Mar. 2025
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The pool is part of a health and leisure club located in the stand.—
Tom Burrows,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
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In the federal election scheduled for April 28, Conservatives and Liberals are battling to position themselves as the tougher anti-Trump alternative.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
28 Mar. 2025
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Ambitious Democrats are positioning themselves to seek their party’s 2028 presidential nomination.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Situate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/situate. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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