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the area or space occupied by or intended for something
we chose the historic church on Main Street as the location for the ceremony
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Recent Examples of locations
In a statement, Cobb County Elections & Registration said backup procedures are in place as staff work to assist voters and support polling locations.
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CBS News, 19 May 2026
Today, the dessert shop has locations in more than a dozen states nationwide.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 19 May 2026
Certain locations around the world will also offer limited-edition men’s and women’s underwear styles from the collection.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
According to Shah, the business has sold approximately 70 franchise licenses, with 20 new locations joining the network in 2025 alone.
—Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 19 May 2026
Calel will receive $75,000 and will be featured in a public program at one of Dia’s locations this fall.
—News Desk, Artforum, 19 May 2026
Domino's now has more than 22,300 locations worldwide, according to its website.
—Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026
Tarrant County voters can choose any of 37 early-voting locations.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 May 2026
The Cozy Cone Motel nods to the Wigwam motel chain, which once included seven locations from Kentucky to California.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
CBS News, 19 May 2026
Today, the dessert shop has locations in more than a dozen states nationwide.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 19 May 2026
Certain locations around the world will also offer limited-edition men’s and women’s underwear styles from the collection.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
According to Shah, the business has sold approximately 70 franchise licenses, with 20 new locations joining the network in 2025 alone.
—Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 19 May 2026
Calel will receive $75,000 and will be featured in a public program at one of Dia’s locations this fall.
—News Desk, Artforum, 19 May 2026
Domino's now has more than 22,300 locations worldwide, according to its website.
—Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026
Tarrant County voters can choose any of 37 early-voting locations.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 May 2026
The Cozy Cone Motel nods to the Wigwam motel chain, which once included seven locations from Kentucky to California.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for locations
Noun
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And there are the activities, notably multiple golf courses, but also 100 acres of sporting grounds, sports courts, and an array of wellness and fitness facilities, as well as almost a dozen dining venues that offer everything from a snack to an epicurean feast.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
16 May 2026
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Bands that had broken up have reformed, playing bigger venues than ever and creating some of the best music of their careers.—
Lily Moayeri,
SPIN,
15 May 2026
Noun
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To promote the album, Rashad’s team scheduled events not only in Los Angeles and New York but also in Dallas and San Diego—not traditionally strong hip-hop markets, but places where Rashad does especially well.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
15 May 2026
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These are the places where agents can start contributing right away.—
Jim Johnson,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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This has included the removal and remote storage of artifacts from 240 classified heritage sites, and the complete destruction of 124 of those sites.—
Devorah Lauter,
ARTnews.com,
15 May 2026
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In a hiring environment where candidates may move between application portals, assessment platforms, recruiter communications, and career sites, organizations will need to determine where these disclosures belong and how to deliver them consistently.—
Alonzo Martinez,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
Noun
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There are 400 parking spots at the Framingham terminal, which will cost $7 a day.—
Aaron Parseghian,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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The two minute-plus first look (below) at the first cast gathering since co-stars Amanda Batula and West Wilson went public with their relationship teases some lighter moments when the group claims their spots on the reunion couch around host Andy Cohen.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
19 May 2026
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Red and blue states and localities are pushing back against the development of data centers in their communities because of concerns over high energy usage and water consumption, among other things.—
Olivier Sylvain,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
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While cases of fraud have been proven, the administration has also been accused of taking aim at states and localities that are Democrat-led, particularly by those who have been outspoken over the White House's actions.—
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 May 2026
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“Locations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/locations. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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