1
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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2
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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4
as in roles
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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3
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
Nc Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
3 July 2026
This could include sniffing around more than usual or barking and growling at odd places like piles of leaves.
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Ashley Chalmers,
The Spruce,
3 July 2026
The Aspen Acres fire is one of about 40 uncontained large blazes burning mostly in the West, fueled by months of dry weather and a record lack of snow this past winter in some places.
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ABC News,
3 July 2026
Jeanine Santucci Heat reaching into the triple digits, with humidity making the temperatures feel as high as 115 degrees in some places, has forced event organizers to cancel or delay events in at least half a dozen states.
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Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
One of their favorite places to find hidden gems is the City of Light.
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Micaela English,
Travel + Leisure,
3 July 2026
Their extraordinary generosity will help ensure that even more students have safe places to learn, grow, build relationships, and see a future filled with possibility.
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Lily Brown,
PEOPLE,
3 July 2026
College parking lots aren’t the most spacious places, which can make larger SUVs and trucks a real hassle.
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Chris Teague,
AJC.com,
3 July 2026
Reception is no longer the decorative annex to proper criticism, but one of the places where criticism has to begin.
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Literary Hub,
26 June 2026
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 July 2026
That figure overtakes the attendance record that has stood since 1995 and places Silverstone ahead of major global race weekends including Melbourne, Austin and Miami.
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Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
And the resurrection of Victoria's Secret places some pressure on the Skims business.
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Emma Hinchliffe,
Fortune,
2 July 2026
One day, Nichols pointed out that so much of New York food content focuses on the same famous restaurants, places most people either cannot get into or cannot afford.
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Alex Apatoff,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
First, the weight places extra demand on the shoulders, traps and upper back the muscles responsible for pulling shoulders back and keeping the chest open.
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Samantha Agate,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2026
The pack places demand on shoulders, traps and upper back muscles that keep shoulders from rounding forward.
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Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2026
What a great gesture when every gentleman removes his hat, and every man, woman and child places a hand over his or her heart as the anthem is presented.
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Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2026
Island Queen is a compelling exploration of equality through the life of Dorothy Kirwan Thomas, a woman born into slavery who refuses to accept the limits society places on her because of race or gender.
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Literary Hub,
26 June 2026
Noun
For a safer outdoor work environment, follow the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)'s guidance by scheduling regular rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned places.
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Nc Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
3 July 2026
This could include sniffing around more than usual or barking and growling at odd places like piles of leaves.
—
Ashley Chalmers,
The Spruce,
3 July 2026
The Aspen Acres fire is one of about 40 uncontained large blazes burning mostly in the West, fueled by months of dry weather and a record lack of snow this past winter in some places.
—
ABC News,
3 July 2026
Jeanine Santucci Heat reaching into the triple digits, with humidity making the temperatures feel as high as 115 degrees in some places, has forced event organizers to cancel or delay events in at least half a dozen states.
—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
One of their favorite places to find hidden gems is the City of Light.
—
Micaela English,
Travel + Leisure,
3 July 2026
Their extraordinary generosity will help ensure that even more students have safe places to learn, grow, build relationships, and see a future filled with possibility.
—
Lily Brown,
PEOPLE,
3 July 2026
College parking lots aren’t the most spacious places, which can make larger SUVs and trucks a real hassle.
—
Chris Teague,
AJC.com,
3 July 2026
Reception is no longer the decorative annex to proper criticism, but one of the places where criticism has to begin.
—
Literary Hub,
26 June 2026
Verb
McBride places the unfinished hat on my head for a brief fit check, aligning it to the center of my face before lifting it away again.
—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 July 2026
That figure overtakes the attendance record that has stood since 1995 and places Silverstone ahead of major global race weekends including Melbourne, Austin and Miami.
—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
And the resurrection of Victoria's Secret places some pressure on the Skims business.
—
Emma Hinchliffe,
Fortune,
2 July 2026
One day, Nichols pointed out that so much of New York food content focuses on the same famous restaurants, places most people either cannot get into or cannot afford.
—
Alex Apatoff,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
First, the weight places extra demand on the shoulders, traps and upper back the muscles responsible for pulling shoulders back and keeping the chest open.
—
Samantha Agate,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2026
The pack places demand on shoulders, traps and upper back muscles that keep shoulders from rounding forward.
—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2026
What a great gesture when every gentleman removes his hat, and every man, woman and child places a hand over his or her heart as the anthem is presented.
—
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2026
Island Queen is a compelling exploration of equality through the life of Dorothy Kirwan Thomas, a woman born into slavery who refuses to accept the limits society places on her because of race or gender.
—
Literary Hub,
26 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for places
Noun
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The offer is good Monday-Wednesday for a limited time at participating locations.
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Mexican authorities announced no more than 25,000 will be allowed to gather near the statue, with overflow crowds directed to 49 other locations along Paseo de la Reforma and throughout the city featuring screens showing the game.
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Another $13 billion involved damage to infrastructure, including telecommunications, power grids, highways, railways, ports, airports, water systems and oil and gas facilities.
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The local health department is responsible for the initial investigation of consumer complaints regarding foods served or sold at retail food facilities, according to the California Department of Public Health.
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Terry Collins Republicans have little chance of winning top statewide positions in Colorado, making the June 30 primaries almost the de facto election in the heavily Democratic state.
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Despite taking cost-saving actions, including a selective hiring freeze for non-uniformed positions, overtime restrictions, spending reductions, and travel suspensions, General Fund expenses still outpace revenue.
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Boston first baseman Willson Contreras and Washington starter Cade Cavalli each received seven-game suspensions and undisclosed fines for their roles in the fourth-inning altercation.
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ByteDance began hiring for 100 open roles, signed multiple independent filmmakers and artists and held private conversations about financing AI films.
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Per The Guardian, Harry specifically requested police protection outside of royal residences to ensure his family's safety.
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All five of the suspects have residences in San Francisco, accoring to police, and the San Francisco Police Department helped corral them in Richmond.
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In another recent study on the impact of AI on jobs, the California AI-unemployment tracker examined the state across industries, education levels and region and highlighted some worrying trends.
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Historic heat Since Thursday, heat in the East has broken at least three dozen daily high temperature records, many warmest-low-temperature records as heat reached levels that some cities haven’t experienced in more than a decade.
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In a media landscape where algorithms reward niches, the artists who break through at scale are often the ones who give their audiences something to discover over and over again.
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Shower niches are stylish enough to compliment any bathroom.
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The Hyundai Motor Company used one of the world’s largest sporting stages to showcase its robotics ambitions.
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Fireflies go through four life stages – egg, larva, pupa and adult – in a process called complete metamorphosis.
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“Places.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/places. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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