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as in locations
the area or space occupied by or intended for something
the place chosen for the picnic there's the place where I left my umbrella
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as in facilities
a building, room, or suite of rooms occupied by a service business
we're going to our favorite place to eat
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as in positions
an assignment at which one regularly works for pay
a friend got her a place in a department store's clothing department
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as in purposes
the action for which a person or thing is specially fitted or used or for which a thing exists
knew his place in the organization
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as in residences
the place where one lives
they have a nice little place in the country
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as in levels
the placement of someone or something in relation to others in a vertical arrangement
came in fourth place in the marathon
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as in niches
a situation or activity for which a person or thing is best suited
with skills largely limited to those honed from endless hours of video games, he was having a hard time finding a place in the business world
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as in situates
to arrange something in a certain spot or position
he carefully placed the flowers in a vase
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as in ranks
to arrange or assign according to type
I'd place those cyclists in the advanced group for the training ride
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as in estimates
to decide the size, amount, number, or distance of (something) without actual measurement
I'd place that as roughly the third largest house in the neighborhood
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5
as in names
to pick (someone) by one's authority for a specific position or duty
placed the recent college grad in the company's research and development division
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as in introduces
to present or bring forward for discussion
once again the issue of recurrent vandalism at the high school was placed before the town council
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as in recruits
to provide with a paying job
most of the trainees at the TV station are placed in clerical positions
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Recent Examples of places
Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 21 Sep. 2025
One of the easiest places to start is the kitchen, where single-use plastics pile up quickly in everything from food containers to cleaning supplies.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 21 Sep. 2025
If roots are tangled and circling, cut 1 inch into the root mass at four equidistant places and at the bottom of the rootball.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Sep. 2025
Here are luckiest numbers, places to play Did anyone win Powerball last night, September 20, 2025?
—Chris Sims, IndyStar, 21 Sep. 2025
The years that followed saw the two rates go back and forth, trading places.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 21 Sep. 2025
Conrad notes that, since miners arrived in California from many places, some may have been familiar with tropical animals already.
—Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 21 Sep. 2025
The theft of the bracelet comes as Egypt remains one of the world's most popular tourist places, attracting several million visitors per year.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2025
The bans are mandated in places such as Arkansas, Texas, Virginia and more.
—Arthur Jones Ii, ABC News, 15 Sep. 2025
Kyle Reiman, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2025
The man then places the blanket in the baby's bassinet and leaves another one on Jax's bed, even letting the animal sniff Hogan's labor gown.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
Global context The development places the DF-5C alongside other modern heavy ICBMs such as Russia’s Sarmat, which weighs over 200 tonnes (20,0000 Kg) and is designed to carry multiple warheads, including hypersonic glide vehicles.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2025
Her interdisciplinary approach, blending color theory, architectural structure, and conceptual storytelling, places her among the next generation of fashion disruptors.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
The organization, which is helmed by Olivia Walton (who is married to the grandson of Sam Walton), places museum-quality works in spots like restaurants, bars, parks, and even the airport.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2025
Each telling places me in the eternal present tense.
—David Greig
september 15, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2025
The annual earnings report makes for interesting reading during a time when both LVMH and Kering have taken significant hits while brands such as Brunello Cucinelli—which also places a priority on sourcing, ethical production, and transparency—have seen sales rise.
—Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 13 Sep. 2025
How Teach for America grew in New Orleans Many of the new teachers came to New Orleans through Teach For America, or TFA, a national program that places mostly recent college grads in public schools for two years.
—Aubri Juhasz, NPR, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
From a coastal town in Maine to a thriving city in South Carolina, here are the top places to live on the East Coast.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 21 Sep. 2025
One of the easiest places to start is the kitchen, where single-use plastics pile up quickly in everything from food containers to cleaning supplies.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 21 Sep. 2025
If roots are tangled and circling, cut 1 inch into the root mass at four equidistant places and at the bottom of the rootball.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Sep. 2025
Here are luckiest numbers, places to play Did anyone win Powerball last night, September 20, 2025?
—Chris Sims, IndyStar, 21 Sep. 2025
The years that followed saw the two rates go back and forth, trading places.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 21 Sep. 2025
Conrad notes that, since miners arrived in California from many places, some may have been familiar with tropical animals already.
—Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 21 Sep. 2025
The theft of the bracelet comes as Egypt remains one of the world's most popular tourist places, attracting several million visitors per year.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2025
The bans are mandated in places such as Arkansas, Texas, Virginia and more.
—Arthur Jones Ii, ABC News, 15 Sep. 2025
Verb
However, places further north, like the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and most of Wisconsin, look to be in a good spot to see an on-time and vibrant peak foliage.
—Kyle Reiman, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2025
The man then places the blanket in the baby's bassinet and leaves another one on Jax's bed, even letting the animal sniff Hogan's labor gown.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
Global context The development places the DF-5C alongside other modern heavy ICBMs such as Russia’s Sarmat, which weighs over 200 tonnes (20,0000 Kg) and is designed to carry multiple warheads, including hypersonic glide vehicles.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2025
Her interdisciplinary approach, blending color theory, architectural structure, and conceptual storytelling, places her among the next generation of fashion disruptors.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
The organization, which is helmed by Olivia Walton (who is married to the grandson of Sam Walton), places museum-quality works in spots like restaurants, bars, parks, and even the airport.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2025
Each telling places me in the eternal present tense.
—David Greig
september 15, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2025
The annual earnings report makes for interesting reading during a time when both LVMH and Kering have taken significant hits while brands such as Brunello Cucinelli—which also places a priority on sourcing, ethical production, and transparency—have seen sales rise.
—Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 13 Sep. 2025
How Teach for America grew in New Orleans Many of the new teachers came to New Orleans through Teach For America, or TFA, a national program that places mostly recent college grads in public schools for two years.
—Aubri Juhasz, NPR, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for places
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The world's largest cave system, Mammoth Cave, is theorized to connect the locations of goblin sightings.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
18 Sep. 2025
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Milam’s Market deals Milam’s Market has deals and BOGOs at its seven Miami-Dade locations, including in Coral Gables, Pinecrest, Sunny Isles Beach, Miami Springs and Coconut Grove.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This book contains rules for building headquarters for any super team with facilities that can affect game play.—
Rob Wieland,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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If a company commits to build domestically, it should be required to place those production facilities into service before receiving tariff exemptions or other government support.—
Joel Thayer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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Then, instead of the tell-tale metal frame of futons in your college days, this sturdy metal frame is imperceptible, but can be adjusted into four different positions, including the fully flat full-size bed.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
19 Sep. 2025
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The original Curtain Call can also be found on those rankings, and in loftier positions than its successor.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Since late last year, China has ramped up its restrictions on exports of rare earths, even demanding proof that they will not be used for military purposes.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
17 Sep. 2025
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Thanks to Hobby Japan for sending over this toy and its option parts set for the purposes of this review.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Next year will welcome a Kempinski complex with 74 guest rooms and 186 residences, and Waldorf Astoria is planning a 120-room property for 2028.—
Mark Ellwood,
Robb Report,
20 Sep. 2025
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Cook signed mortgage agreements declaring that houses in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and Atlanta were each her principal residences, according to prior reports.—
Kevin Breuninger,
CNBC,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Kershaw’s competitive spirit reaches entirely new levels of intensity as his demeanor is fueled by a disdain for losing.—
Wayne G. McDonnell,
Forbes.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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Middle schools received the highest percentage of Fs compared against the other school levels, at 14%, followed by elementary schools, 13% and high schools, 9%.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Sep. 2025
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This kept adoption largely within enthusiast and enterprise niches, never achieving meaningful consumer reach.—
Satoshi Shiraga,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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His friends within the industry carved out their own niches in the vintage fashion world, some rising to own brick-and-mortar stores.—
Haley Sawyer,
Oc Register,
4 Sep. 2025
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From beginning stages of planning, the layout, walkways, irrigation, fertilization, planting varieties of roses and the tools needed for successful rose gardening.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Sep. 2025
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After more than 20 years of setbacks, Union Pacific Park in Fullerton is in the final stages of a complete overhaul and should be back open to the public by the end of the year.—
Lou Ponsi,
Oc Register,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Places.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/places. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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