1
as in putting
to arrange something in a certain spot or position
he carefully placed the flowers in a vase
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2
as in classifying
to arrange or assign according to type
I'd place those cyclists in the advanced group for the training ride
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3
as in estimating
to decide the size, amount, number, or distance of (something) without actual measurement
I'd place that as roughly the third largest house in the neighborhood
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4
as in being
to take or have a certain position within a group arranged in vertical classes
placed second in the competition
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as in appointing
to pick (someone) by one's authority for a specific position or duty
placed the recent college grad in the company's research and development division
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as in introducing
to present or bring forward for discussion
once again the issue of recurrent vandalism at the high school was placed before the town council
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as in employing
to provide with a paying job
most of the trainees at the TV station are placed in clerical positions
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Recent Examples of placing
Forty years later, Moscow is once again placing Chornobyl at immense risk — this time through a violent war of aggression that threatens to bring nuclear catastrophe back to Ukraine and Europe.
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Benjamin MacK-Jackson, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
His favorite example is capturing condensation from air conditioners, typically by placing a bucket under outdoor drainpipes.
—ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
And the only thing that makes fresh flowers better is placing them in a vase that’s equally as pretty.
—Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Apr. 2026
If someone who was incarcerated in Connecticut for certain crimes gets money from an inheritance, winning a lawsuit or the lottery, the Department of Correction seeks that money back by placing a lien on the earnings.
—Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 30 Apr. 2026
Compiling all the news from around the globe and placing it in one spot, TDS is your one-stop-shop for an am news blast.
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 30 Apr. 2026
After placing the wreath on the memorial site of the south reflecting pool, the pair spoke with victims' families and first responders.
—Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
The group is placing $9 million in initial broadcast and digital advertising reservations in Miami.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
The potential payoff is substantial, placing Vance at the center of an international stage with the power to end a historically unpopular war.
—Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Benjamin MacK-Jackson, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
His favorite example is capturing condensation from air conditioners, typically by placing a bucket under outdoor drainpipes.
—ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
And the only thing that makes fresh flowers better is placing them in a vase that’s equally as pretty.
—Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Apr. 2026
If someone who was incarcerated in Connecticut for certain crimes gets money from an inheritance, winning a lawsuit or the lottery, the Department of Correction seeks that money back by placing a lien on the earnings.
—Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 30 Apr. 2026
Compiling all the news from around the globe and placing it in one spot, TDS is your one-stop-shop for an am news blast.
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 30 Apr. 2026
After placing the wreath on the memorial site of the south reflecting pool, the pair spoke with victims' families and first responders.
—Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
The group is placing $9 million in initial broadcast and digital advertising reservations in Miami.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
The potential payoff is substantial, placing Vance at the center of an international stage with the power to end a historically unpopular war.
—Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for placing
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Tucker’s starting to find his way as far as putting the barrel on the ball.—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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The Senate Banking Committee advanced Kevin Warsh’s nomination along party lines on Wednesday, putting him on track for confirmation before Powell’s term as chair ends May 15.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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The funeral home building was demolished in 2024 after the EPA condemned it, classifying it as a toxic waste site.—
Brian Sherrod,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Whether the law survives looming legal challenges—rooted in a 1933 state Supreme Court ruling classifying income as property—remains an open question.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
3 Apr. 2026
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In 1999, the Institute of Medicine’s landmark report To Err Is Human shocked the nation by estimating that 44,000 to 98,000 Americans were dying each year from preventable medical errors.—
Joe Kiani,
Fortune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Across the country, most jobs now require education or training beyond high school, with research estimating that close to three-quarters of jobs will require postsecondary education by 2031.—
Jessica Handy,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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Avex has made several notable moves over the past year, first with acquiring Silverstein’s S10 Publishing and appointing him CEO.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Apr. 2026
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But the board went in a new direction, appointing Manuel Pellegrini — with the Chilean lasting 18 months, before the club came crawling back to Moyes.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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One of the greatest privileges of being in the book business, according to Fitzgerald, is still introducing fellow readers to new material—and the staff picks are as diverse as the bookstore’s clientele.—
Kat Chen,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Apr. 2026
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On Thursday, Vietnam’s civil aviation authority proposed introducing a fuel surcharge mechanism for domestic flights to help airlines cope with the rising costs.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Saint Mary’s Hospital in Waterbury is employing a PCR thermocycler that cuts the time to get a diagnosis from days to just merely hours.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
27 Apr. 2026
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If tax records and documents do not add up, employers and employees may be arrested and detained as investigators sort out who is illegally present in the United States or illegally employing workers.—
Anna Giaritelli,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Apr. 2026
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Richardson does a good job of situating the fledgling Rolling Stone on the cultural landscape of San Francisco that bracketed the Summer of Love (1967, the year the magazine launched).—
James Sullivan,
San Francisco Chronicle,
3 Apr. 2026
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The Houthis are the latest group backed by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to join the conflict, situating themselves alongside Hezbollah, which is based in Lebanon.—
Molly Parks,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Mar. 2026
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Laron is the son of Ronnie Major, an ex-high-ranking Sin City Disciples operative, who was sentenced to over 24 years in prison in October.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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The 37-year-old was remarkably durable this season, ranking second in the NBA in minutes played.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Placing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/placing. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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