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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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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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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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as in places
to arrange something in a certain spot or position
positioned the chairs around the room
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Recent Examples of positions
Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 29 Apr. 2026
Already in charge of the military’s moneymaking enterprises and married into the Castro family, López-Calleja became a member of the National Assembly in 2021, a prerequisite to higher government positions on the island, including the presidency.
—Patrick Oppmann, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, a new Travel Mode feature positions the app as a pocket concierge in unfamiliar cities, surfacing local recommendations, popular attractions, and OpenTable reservations directly in the app.
—Chris Dong, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2026
Of 16 prisoners of war interviewed for the report, 13 said they were told they would not be required to fight, but were later deployed to frontline positions, often within weeks.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
And in March alone, four companies pledged to add over 2,500 positions throughout the financial services, tech manufacturing and aviation sectors.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2026
Most of the cuts are related to positions that assist Early Language Learners.
—Samuel O’Neal April 29, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Apr. 2026
Rapid, transparent communication demonstrates credibility and positions a company as both capable and trustworthy.
—Melissa Jun Rowley, Rolling Stone, 29 Apr. 2026
Both vessels had previously broadcast their positions in the Persian Gulf.
—Frank Andrews, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 30 Apr. 2026
The North Star state now has an opportunity to write a narrative that positions it as a hub for both innovation and solidarity — harnessing stories that can travel beyond local borders and serve as a model for entrepreneurs everywhere.
—Melissa Jun Rowley, Rolling Stone, 29 Apr. 2026
Based in Miami, Sirak Studios positions itself as a strategic growth partner focused on helping businesses strengthen the systems behind their marketing, sales, and brand presence.
—Ethan Stone, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
Asylon positions its approach around software rather than hardware alone.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 27 Apr. 2026
The Wall Street bank said the PlayStation owner's size positions it to manage both the risks and rewards of AI advances.
—Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
First Citizens now believes a single brand will underscore the bank’s commitment to the innovation economy and positions the company for future organic — and inorganic — growth, Holding said.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026
Smith positions the avenging goddess in a horror-show hall of mirrors, with a closed-circuit video feed focused on Vindicatrix’s upraised arm gesturing in oath.
—Horace D. Ballard, Artforum, 22 Apr. 2026
The controversy comes as the broader region positions itself as a rising hub for data center and AI infrastructure development.
—Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2026
Noun
Spitzer held positions at Miramax, The Weinstein Company and A+E, before moving into management, where shen spent over a decade at 3 Arts Entertainment representing actors, producers and filmmakers, while also developing film and TV projects.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 29 Apr. 2026
Already in charge of the military’s moneymaking enterprises and married into the Castro family, López-Calleja became a member of the National Assembly in 2021, a prerequisite to higher government positions on the island, including the presidency.
—Patrick Oppmann, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, a new Travel Mode feature positions the app as a pocket concierge in unfamiliar cities, surfacing local recommendations, popular attractions, and OpenTable reservations directly in the app.
—Chris Dong, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2026
Of 16 prisoners of war interviewed for the report, 13 said they were told they would not be required to fight, but were later deployed to frontline positions, often within weeks.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
And in March alone, four companies pledged to add over 2,500 positions throughout the financial services, tech manufacturing and aviation sectors.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2026
Most of the cuts are related to positions that assist Early Language Learners.
—Samuel O’Neal April 29, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Apr. 2026
Rapid, transparent communication demonstrates credibility and positions a company as both capable and trustworthy.
—Melissa Jun Rowley, Rolling Stone, 29 Apr. 2026
Both vessels had previously broadcast their positions in the Persian Gulf.
—Frank Andrews, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
Verb
By sourcing insulation from wetland crops, Ponda positions BioPuff as an alternative to both synthetics and down—and as a way to help restore damaged ecosystems.
—Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 30 Apr. 2026
The North Star state now has an opportunity to write a narrative that positions it as a hub for both innovation and solidarity — harnessing stories that can travel beyond local borders and serve as a model for entrepreneurs everywhere.
—Melissa Jun Rowley, Rolling Stone, 29 Apr. 2026
Based in Miami, Sirak Studios positions itself as a strategic growth partner focused on helping businesses strengthen the systems behind their marketing, sales, and brand presence.
—Ethan Stone, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
Asylon positions its approach around software rather than hardware alone.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 27 Apr. 2026
The Wall Street bank said the PlayStation owner's size positions it to manage both the risks and rewards of AI advances.
—Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
First Citizens now believes a single brand will underscore the bank’s commitment to the innovation economy and positions the company for future organic — and inorganic — growth, Holding said.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026
Smith positions the avenging goddess in a horror-show hall of mirrors, with a closed-circuit video feed focused on Vindicatrix’s upraised arm gesturing in oath.
—Horace D. Ballard, Artforum, 22 Apr. 2026
The controversy comes as the broader region positions itself as a rising hub for data center and AI infrastructure development.
—Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for positions
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When people are priced out of their neighborhoods, they are pushed farther away from their jobs, schools and support systems.—
Ryan von Weller,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Apr. 2026
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Players are also connected with jobs via the team’s union.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
26 Apr. 2026
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There’s a reason Miranda Priestly remains one of the Oscar-winner’s most beloved roles and a hall-of-fame malefactor.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
29 Apr. 2026
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After a string of recent comedic TV roles, including a guest spot on her husband Adam Brody’s hit rom-com series Nobody Wants This, Leighton Meester keeps finding her stride on screen.—
Allison DeGrushe,
StyleCaster,
29 Apr. 2026
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Officials said the changes do not affect early voting locations and only apply to in-person voting on Election Day.—
Kaley Fedko,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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The three locations, which have 256 apartments combined, had 522 tows over two years.—
Ginny Monk,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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This month, Florida’s Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is allowing stations to sell E15 gasoline for 90 days starting May 1.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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The one-hour show features both musicians and writers and is aired by Mississippi Public Broadcasting across a number of stations even outside of the state.—
Kat Chen,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Apr. 2026
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In a study published in Cell in September 2025, researchers mapped the brain circuits that release growth hormone during sleep in real time, not just by measuring blood levels after the fact.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2026
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Instead, public universities, local governments and regional organizations like the Mekong River Commission have mainly focused on monitoring levels of heavy metals and educating communities about risks.—
Anton L. Delgado,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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His 1-1 draw at Manchester City and 2-1 defeat away to Fulham four days later meant Chelsea slid from fifth to eighth in the Premier League table, two points outside the five Champions League places with almost half of their campaign still to play.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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The strategy places it in the upper tier of the mass-market SUV space, where it is expected to combine advanced technology, strong performance, and relatively broader accessibility.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Apr. 2026
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Now, Washington conventional wisdom, a 50-50 blend of dinner-party chatter and possibly sponsored social media posts, holds that the prize is slipping a bit from his grasp.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Update to the latest version to see all Vogue content, as well as new features like our Runway Genius quiz, Group Chats, and posts from Vogue contributors.—
Lisa Stardust,
Vogue,
28 Apr. 2026
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Here, sheep can’t solve crimes until human incompetence forces them to step into the breach; though pushed for the purposes of fantasy, the limits of animal intelligence are a poignant factor in the tale.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
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This article is for informational purposes only and does not substitute for professional veterinary advice.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Positions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/positions. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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