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
One storm is situated over the Central Plains and another is bringing poor weather to parts of the South and Mid-Atlantic.
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Justin Gest, Newsweek, 10 Feb. 2025
Besides being home to the National Symphony and the Washington Opera, not to mention Broadway touring companies, dance troupes, jazz, blues, and pop concerts, the Center is also a national monument — a white marble temple situated on the banks of the Potomac in the nation's capital.
—Bob Mondello, NPR, 8 Feb. 2025
Much like Paris, the city is situated on a river, the Garonne, which is (in my opinion) just as romantic as the Seine.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 2025
Further up the tower, the open living/kitchen/dining area is situated on the fourth floor in the old water tank.
—Adam Williams, New Atlas, 4 Feb. 2025
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Justin Gest, Newsweek, 10 Feb. 2025
Besides being home to the National Symphony and the Washington Opera, not to mention Broadway touring companies, dance troupes, jazz, blues, and pop concerts, the Center is also a national monument — a white marble temple situated on the banks of the Potomac in the nation's capital.
—Bob Mondello, NPR, 8 Feb. 2025
Much like Paris, the city is situated on a river, the Garonne, which is (in my opinion) just as romantic as the Seine.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 2025
Further up the tower, the open living/kitchen/dining area is situated on the fourth floor in the old water tank.
—Adam Williams, New Atlas, 4 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for situate
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However, after becoming the first man to stop Zhang, the boxing world has no choice but to put some respect on the 32-year-old German’s name.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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The Emmy-winning show puts an unlikely mix of reality TV stars competing to solve a murder mystery game in exchange for $250,000.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
22 Feb. 2025
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Thomas-Sampson was placed on administrative leave following her arrest, Johnson said.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
26 Feb. 2025
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In an interview with Channel 5 News, a Tamaulipas state police spokesperson said IEDs are placed by organized crime groups to keep rivals off their territory, KRGV-TV reported.—
Louis Casiano,
Fox News,
26 Feb. 2025
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The region is located within Mare Crisium, a 300-mile-wide basin in the northeast quadrant of the moon's near side, that is believed to have been created by early volcanic eruptions and flooded with basaltic lava more than 3 billion years ago.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
18 Feb. 2025
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The Carmel Valley Library is located at 3919 Townsgate Drive, San Diego, 92130.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Feb. 2025
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The album also sees Marczewski’s estate positioned as the only artist estate to have used AI vocal production in a way that is legal, ethical and undertaken with full authorization.—
Tyler Jenke,
Billboard,
20 Feb. 2025
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By Erica Sloan February 20, 2025 Sparkly beverages pumped with prebiotic fiber have been bubbling up for some time now, positioned both as gut-helpers and healthier alts to classic soda.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Situate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/situate. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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