as in assignments
the act of assigning someone to a suitable place (such as a job or class)
Several of our students qualified for placement in the art program.
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Recent Examples of placements
Isolation can have serious health consequences The average consecutive days of solitary confinement for people with vulnerabilities surged last year to more than 40 days, according to the report, from fewer than 20 days when ICE began reporting these placements in 2022.
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Lauren Villagran, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2025
These services allow people with IDD to live at home, hold jobs, and participate fully in their communities—at a fraction of the cost of institutional placements.
—Our Place, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Close to 100 underserved high school students and recent high school graduates get the opportunity to learn about basic tools and engine components, gain financial literacy and assistance with job placements through internships.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2025
Under the creative direction of Trey Laird, the campaign will appear across all Donna Karan New York social channels, as well as digital platforms, print placements and premium outdoor displays across key markets.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
For weeks leading up to the election, judges barter for their votes with candidates and make deals for which court system, division and courthouse they will be assigned to, and power players jockey for the supervisory placements, or presiding judge positions, by promising a bloc of loyal votes.
—Paul Vallas, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
Pearl Jam and Foo Fighters come next, with 42 and 41 placements, respectively.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
This feud has opened up a new wave of stan culture in hip-hop, with accounts going head-to-head on social media about each rapper’s achievements, chart placements, their music catalogs, and spreading unverified rumors.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA TODAY, 24 Mar. 2025
The company is exploring various strategies to obtain additional funding, including equity and debt placements, licensing arrangements, and strategic partnerships.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 17 Mar. 2025
Lauren Villagran, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2025
These services allow people with IDD to live at home, hold jobs, and participate fully in their communities—at a fraction of the cost of institutional placements.
—Our Place, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Close to 100 underserved high school students and recent high school graduates get the opportunity to learn about basic tools and engine components, gain financial literacy and assistance with job placements through internships.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2025
Under the creative direction of Trey Laird, the campaign will appear across all Donna Karan New York social channels, as well as digital platforms, print placements and premium outdoor displays across key markets.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
For weeks leading up to the election, judges barter for their votes with candidates and make deals for which court system, division and courthouse they will be assigned to, and power players jockey for the supervisory placements, or presiding judge positions, by promising a bloc of loyal votes.
—Paul Vallas, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
Pearl Jam and Foo Fighters come next, with 42 and 41 placements, respectively.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
This feud has opened up a new wave of stan culture in hip-hop, with accounts going head-to-head on social media about each rapper’s achievements, chart placements, their music catalogs, and spreading unverified rumors.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA TODAY, 24 Mar. 2025
The company is exploring various strategies to obtain additional funding, including equity and debt placements, licensing arrangements, and strategic partnerships.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 17 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for placements
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If the resolution had been approved, Omar would have lost her committee assignments.—
David Lightman,
Sacbee.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Edelman will have some special assignments for FOX NFL Kickoff, which is hosted by Charissa Thompson, from Foxborough this week.—
Jeff Fedotin,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The move has been met with backlash from producers who have in the past used Channel 4 commissions as a bedrock to build their businesses by retaining the IP and selling it around the world.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
16 Sep. 2025
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Under CBAs, developers can be compelled to meet certain requirements intended to help the surrounding area, such as building affordable housing units, leasing commercial space to local businesses and selecting local artists for any commissions.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
14 Sep. 2025
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Their path back to congressional power runs through winning swing districts and states in the 2026 midterm elections, where a connection to a Democratic Socialist would be politically toxic.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Sep. 2025
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Betting on sports and elections isn’t new, but a court gave the industry a push last fall by granting Kalshi regulatory approval for election wagering.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Placements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/placements. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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