as in places
to arrange something in a certain spot or position
the plan is to emplace more guns on the ridge north of the camp
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emplaces
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In the days following Easter, Hartford will also welcome a unique traveling exhibit that places this local work in a much broader context.—
Marek Kukulka,
Hartford Courant,
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This program places art in dialogue with the architecture and daily rhythm of the plaza, redefining what a sports arena can be for fans, players, and the public.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
3 Apr. 2026
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Each stamp is accompanied by contextual text that situates the object within the broader Revolutionary narrative.—
Amanda Greenwood,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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The show boasts high production values, a vaporwave soundtrack that effectively situates it in the 2010s, and, conceptually, very little meat on the bone.—
Eric Vilas-Boas,
Vulture,
18 Mar. 2026
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Instead, Carryboy puts the wet bathroom directly across the aisle and has the kitchen block extend out into the rear of the side entryway.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
30 Mar. 2026
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Understanding the options — from headers to fabric types — puts you in a stronger position to make choices that truly serve your space and your daily life.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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This double-digit growth positions the $98-per-year service as a formidable challenger to Amazon Prime, leaning heavily on delivery speed and new streaming partnerships.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Airbus positions the system as reusable and scalable.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
31 Mar. 2026
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Commuter trains run from Washington’s Union Station to Baltimore’s Camden Station, which deposits fans right outside Oriole Park at Camden Yards.—
Fritz Hahn,
Washington Post,
3 Apr. 2026
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Even a protein treatment applied to your natural hair deposits an almost imperceptible film atop the strands, rendering the texture distinctly different, thicker, and drier.—
Noel Cymone Walker,
StyleCaster,
1 Apr. 2026
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Wentz re-signed in March for a second season with the Vikings, which sets up a completely opposite scenario for McCarthy from 2025.—
Matthew Davis,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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This window normally appears when a company's IT department sets up a laptop for an employee.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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The technology locates a dysfunctional region where the electrical wave repeatedly hits.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2026
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When the user connects their smartphone, the app presents a 3D visualization on the phone screen that points out faults, locates problems, identifies the necessary tools to fix them, and provides step-by-step repair instructions.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Emplaces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emplaces. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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