as in location
the area or space occupied by or intended for something
the emplacement of the house, which is between two hulking mansions, makes it seem smaller than it is
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Recent Examples of emplacement
Despite earlier assurances from Chinese President Xi Jinping that China would not militarize the reefs, some now feature airstrips, missile emplacements, ports, and other military infrastructure.
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Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
They are dotted on top with Israeli gun emplacements, sandbagged bunkers, large concrete slabs, and a snaking electric fence.
—Chris Hedges, Harpers Magazine, 15 June 2024
Using the abbey as an observation post with gun emplacements near its foundation and in the surrounding cliffs, the Germans command the narrow mountain passes of Route 6—the road to Rome.
—Catherine Musemeche, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Feb. 2025
It was abandoned in 1865, when the war ended, but the cannon emplacements are still visible today, carved into the landscape.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 19 Jan. 2025
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Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
They are dotted on top with Israeli gun emplacements, sandbagged bunkers, large concrete slabs, and a snaking electric fence.
—Chris Hedges, Harpers Magazine, 15 June 2024
Using the abbey as an observation post with gun emplacements near its foundation and in the surrounding cliffs, the Germans command the narrow mountain passes of Route 6—the road to Rome.
—Catherine Musemeche, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Feb. 2025
It was abandoned in 1865, when the war ended, but the cannon emplacements are still visible today, carved into the landscape.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 19 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emplacement
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Flash flooding was expected in 20 locations, including Marble Falls, Leander and Liberty Hill.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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Greater Cincinnati locations: 1124 Main Street in Over-the-Rhine.—
Kaycee Sloan,
The Enquirer,
25 July 2025
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Barricades will be put in place on the closed streets and will be monitored.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
1 Aug. 2025
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And while there are certainly plenty of places to eat in Osaka, the hotel’s two fine-dining restaurants are worth the visit.—
Christina Liao,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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Unique Vibe: Elevated both literally and metaphorically—this venue perfectly balances Chicago skyline drama with cocktail craftsmanship.—
Lanee Lee,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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The ceremony, which was preceded by a private religious ceremony, took place at Siempre — a modern wedding venue nestled in the Draper, Utah, mountains — in front of roughly 125 guests, including DWTS pros Lindsay Arnold, Witney Carson, Jenna Johnson, Britt Stewart and Emma Slater.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
31 July 2025
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Meanwhile, hundreds of Palestinians have been killed in recent weeks by Israeli troops while trying to find food at aid sites, according to the ministry.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
31 July 2025
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However, despite many expeditions, no verified site or treasure has ever been confirmed and the mine remains among the most famous unsolved mysteries in American history.—
Thomas Westerholm,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 July 2025
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“Emplacement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emplacement. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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