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
Noun
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Outside, his daughter, 18-year-old Katia Garcia, peered into the store as federal agents swept through the location.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
6 June 2025
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In June 2023, a surreal glowing orange haze descended on New York City and across other East Coast locations as winds concentrated and redirected smoke from Canada wildfires.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
6 June 2025
Noun
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If the sky becomes threatening and thunder can be heard, find a safe place to shelter.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
14 June 2025
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When the King takes his place on the dais after the inspection of the troops on Horse Guards Parade, there will be a moment of silence preceded by the sounding of the Last Post.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
14 June 2025
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There was also talk of beefed up security with rumors flying around about a 25-police escort according to Akademiks and footage of a line of cops outside of the venue being shared on social media.—
Angel Diaz,
Billboard,
13 June 2025
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According to a press release shared with PEOPLE, the opulent celebration took place at the Knotting Hill Place, a venue in Little Elm, just outside of Dallas.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
12 June 2025
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The attack on one of Iran’s main uranium enrichment facilities, Natanz, and other sites marked a sharp escalation amid US efforts to negotiate a nuclear deal with Iran.—
Graph Massara,
semafor.com,
13 June 2025
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Appeals court temporarily blocks judge’s ruling to return control of National Guard to California Israel attacks Iran’s capital with explosions booming across Tehran Israel attacks Iran’s nuclear sites and its top military leaders.—
South Florida Sun Sentinel,
Sun Sentinel,
13 June 2025
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“Emplacement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emplacement. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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