locator
noun
lo·ca·tor
ˈlō-ˌkā-tər 
lō-ˈkā-
variants
or less commonly locater
: one that locates something (such as a mining claim or the course of a road)
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To find a retailer or Krispy Kreme shop near you, use Krispy Kreme's online locator.
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Mike Snider,
USA Today,
6 July 2026
Sam's Club will be open on Independence Day but hours may vary per location, so the company suggests using its store locator to check local hours.
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Mariyam Muhammad,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
4 July 2026
Smaller packages were also sold at convenience store chains like 7Eleven, according to Utz’s product locator.
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Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
2 July 2026
Pickleball and tennis courts are available at Heritage Park, according to the El Dorado Hills Community Services District park locator.
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Corey Schmidt,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
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Mike Snider,
USA Today,
6 July 2026
Sam's Club will be open on Independence Day but hours may vary per location, so the company suggests using its store locator to check local hours.
—
Mariyam Muhammad,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
4 July 2026
Smaller packages were also sold at convenience store chains like 7Eleven, according to Utz’s product locator.
—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
2 July 2026
Pickleball and tennis courts are available at Heritage Park, according to the El Dorado Hills Community Services District park locator.
—
Corey Schmidt,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
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“Locator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/locator. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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locator
noun
lo·ca·tor
variants
also locater
ˈlō-ˌkāt-ər
lō-ˈkāt-
: one that locates something (as a mining claim or the course of a road)
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