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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
More service center locations may be added as the transition progresses, the USDA said.
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Terry Collins, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
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
The Smoke Pit now has five Charlotte-area locations.
—Joe Marusak
april 1, Charlotte Observer, 1 Apr. 2026
Wind prone locations along US-395 from Janesville to the Nevada border may see gusts up to 70 mph.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 31 Mar. 2026
The screenings will take place on April 13 at 10 Alamo Drafthouse locations nationwide, just days before the episode hits HBO Max on April 16.
—Selome Hailu, Variety, 31 Mar. 2026
Ultimately, the first to get back will have more time to scout the best locations and find the resources necessary for sustaining permanent lunar bases.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 31 Mar. 2026
These stores will be open at most locations on Easter, or are expected to be open based on recent holiday participation.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 31 Mar. 2026
Stop & Shop, which operates more than 360 stores on the East Coast, will close many of its Rhode Island locations before dinnertime that day.
—Bailey Allen, Cape Cod Times, 31 Mar. 2026
Terry Collins, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
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
The Smoke Pit now has five Charlotte-area locations.
—Joe Marusak
april 1, Charlotte Observer, 1 Apr. 2026
Wind prone locations along US-395 from Janesville to the Nevada border may see gusts up to 70 mph.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 31 Mar. 2026
The screenings will take place on April 13 at 10 Alamo Drafthouse locations nationwide, just days before the episode hits HBO Max on April 16.
—Selome Hailu, Variety, 31 Mar. 2026
Ultimately, the first to get back will have more time to scout the best locations and find the resources necessary for sustaining permanent lunar bases.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 31 Mar. 2026
These stores will be open at most locations on Easter, or are expected to be open based on recent holiday participation.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 31 Mar. 2026
Stop & Shop, which operates more than 360 stores on the East Coast, will close many of its Rhode Island locations before dinnertime that day.
—Bailey Allen, Cape Cod Times, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for locations
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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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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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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
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The staff remembered my name, asked about my day, offered insights about the neighborhood, and shared their favorite spots.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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The Czechs and Swedes defended their home turf to claim two of the final spots in the World Cup field with victories in playoffs Tuesday.—
Jim Barnes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026
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Since then, several states and hundreds of localities have passed such laws.—
Ed Sayres,
Denver Post,
29 Mar. 2026
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The Reason Foundation went so far as to conclude in 2006, based upon experiences in other localities, that San Diego could save an average of 10% to 25% — up to $200 million annually — by using a competitive bidding process.—
Jan Goldsmith,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Locations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/locations. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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