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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 emplacements
How will that be taken care of and how will the ships that are there, that are not moving, start to move and be moving with a degree of confidence that they will not be inhibited by what remains of the Iranian either boats or gun emplacements along that strait?
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Major Garrett, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
His troops were dug into a lacework of tunnels and gun emplacements and most had survived the pre-invasion bombing, the Courant has reported.
—Helen I. Bennett, Hartford Courant, 6 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, the Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative found that three sets of three emplacements were built on Mischief Reef in 2023, likely to accommodate road-mobile weapons platforms, including artillery or rocket systems, to defend the outpost.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Dec. 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, 9 Nov. 2025
Major Garrett, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
His troops were dug into a lacework of tunnels and gun emplacements and most had survived the pre-invasion bombing, the Courant has reported.
—Helen I. Bennett, Hartford Courant, 6 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, the Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative found that three sets of three emplacements were built on Mischief Reef in 2023, likely to accommodate road-mobile weapons platforms, including artillery or rocket systems, to defend the outpost.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Dec. 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, 9 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emplacements
Noun
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More service center locations may be added as the transition progresses, the USDA said.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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No mean feat, considering the brand’s first 24 hotels are set in remote, leafy locations that feel worlds away from real life.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Colorado, of course, is not short on country musicians or venues that play their music, but Patterson hopes to add his unique spin to Broken Bow Western Bar and Dance Hall by showcasing artists he’s collaborated with and curating an aesthetic that mimics his Instagram page.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
3 Apr. 2026
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My top two venues are the Hollywood Bowl and probably Red Rocks Amphitheater in Colorado for the same reason.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In past labor actions, the district has continued providing meals at select sites.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Home to over 1,000 Buddhist statues, the Sanjusangendo Temple draws far fewer crowds than some of the more popular temple sites.—
Jessica Kozuka,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Due to Holy Week, people in Venezuela are not working, and many places are closed, according to Perez.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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Let go of the people, places and things from the past that have held you back.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Emplacements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emplacements. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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