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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 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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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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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
Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2026
Let go of the people, places and things from the past that have held you back.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 4 Apr. 2026
The really stunning desert vistas and the Rio Grande runs green and blue in some places.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
Nearby Fredericksburg and Marble Falls have more lodging choices for travelers who want a wider range of places to stay.
—Jill Robbins, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2026
Like other places, other countries.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Many private equity and hedge funds are domiciled in places like Bermuda or the Cayman Islands, jurisdictions known for levying little or no taxes at the fund level.
—Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 28 Mar. 2026
There are nearby fishing villages that are definitely worth visiting, but no other places to stay within a 30-minute drive.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Mar. 2026
Before the huge climactic shoot-out — there’s always a huge climactic shoot-out — someone casually goes through a location and places all sorts of extra guns throughout the space, hiding them in refrigerators and under pool tables and whatnot.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 27 Mar. 2026
Marek Kukulka, Hartford Courant, 4 Apr. 2026
This program places art in dialogue with the architecture and daily rhythm of the plaza, redefining what a sports arena can be for fans, players, and the public.
—News Desk, Artforum, 3 Apr. 2026
Russo places a few dry paper towels in the bag to absorb excess moisture and prevent spoiling.
—Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 2 Apr. 2026
Key achievements from the past year discussed in the report include Standard Textile France earning a Platinum EcoVadis rating, which places it in the top tier of sustainable performers globally.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 2 Apr. 2026
However, leadership has clarified that the Fund’s mission now places greater emphasis on national growth, infrastructure development, and community resilience.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Quick, tight, and dense, TDS gathers the latest automotive headlines from around the globe and places them in one spot.
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 2 Apr. 2026
The latter was determined by a section of the Voting Rights Act that also details the guidelines for which places merit that designation.
—Allison Mashell Mitchell, The Conversation, 1 Apr. 2026
Star Trek places its bet on the best in human nature.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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
Let go of the people, places and things from the past that have held you back.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 4 Apr. 2026
The really stunning desert vistas and the Rio Grande runs green and blue in some places.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
Nearby Fredericksburg and Marble Falls have more lodging choices for travelers who want a wider range of places to stay.
—Jill Robbins, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2026
Like other places, other countries.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Many private equity and hedge funds are domiciled in places like Bermuda or the Cayman Islands, jurisdictions known for levying little or no taxes at the fund level.
—Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 28 Mar. 2026
There are nearby fishing villages that are definitely worth visiting, but no other places to stay within a 30-minute drive.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Mar. 2026
Before the huge climactic shoot-out — there’s always a huge climactic shoot-out — someone casually goes through a location and places all sorts of extra guns throughout the space, hiding them in refrigerators and under pool tables and whatnot.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 27 Mar. 2026
Verb
In the days following Easter, Hartford will also welcome a unique traveling exhibit that places this local work in a much broader context.
—Marek Kukulka, Hartford Courant, 4 Apr. 2026
This program places art in dialogue with the architecture and daily rhythm of the plaza, redefining what a sports arena can be for fans, players, and the public.
—News Desk, Artforum, 3 Apr. 2026
Russo places a few dry paper towels in the bag to absorb excess moisture and prevent spoiling.
—Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 2 Apr. 2026
Key achievements from the past year discussed in the report include Standard Textile France earning a Platinum EcoVadis rating, which places it in the top tier of sustainable performers globally.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 2 Apr. 2026
However, leadership has clarified that the Fund’s mission now places greater emphasis on national growth, infrastructure development, and community resilience.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Quick, tight, and dense, TDS gathers the latest automotive headlines from around the globe and places them in one spot.
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 2 Apr. 2026
The latter was determined by a section of the Voting Rights Act that also details the guidelines for which places merit that designation.
—Allison Mashell Mitchell, The Conversation, 1 Apr. 2026
Star Trek places its bet on the best in human nature.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 28 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for places
Noun
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More service center locations may be added as the transition progresses, the USDA said.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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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
Noun
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If state licensing isn’t necessary and a private association is enough, then why have child care facilities at all that are licensed?—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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Alyssa Leiva, a community organizer with Stockton Stands, spearheaded a petition to remove Cesar Chavez from all public facilities in Stockton.—
Charlie Lapastora,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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The City of Sacramento is currently facing a $66 million budget deficit, and there's concern that some violence prevention efforts and police positions could be cut beginning in July.—
James Taylor,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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This range of positions—curator, writer, producer, museum guide, educator—made my curatorial approach more adaptable.—
Raphael Fonseca,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Suggest a timeline that protects quality, confirm roles in writing, and schedule a brief follow-up to keep everyone aligned, whether partnered, solo, or collaborating.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2026
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The city manager’s roles are absorbed by the mayor, who makes $273,063 as of 2026, and several directors who make less than Jones and his deputy city managers.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2026
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The rooms Properties range from traditional two-story, three-bedroom villas with shingle roofs to modern hilltop residences that wouldn’t be out of place in Beverly Hills.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 2026
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Johnson’s ordinance also permitted them by right in areas across the city zoned for multiunit residences and some business and commercial districts.—
Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Ames had her home tested after that, and those results confirmed the house had mold − with high enough levels in the air alone that experts told the Ames family to leave their home immediately.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Committee for Better Banks, which is helping organize union efforts alongside the CWA, hopes the movement will one day expand to Charlotte as the union pushes for higher pay, staffing levels and benefits.—
Chase Jordan
April 2,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Over the past decade, the evidence has solidified in several clinical niches.—
Lynne Peeples,
Scientific American,
26 Mar. 2026
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Recently built, the mausoleum at the Tafi Viejo cemetery in Tucuman has most of its niches still empty, awaiting new identifications.—
Débora Rey,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Mar. 2026
Noun
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That said, the approach is still in its early stages.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Apr. 2026
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One of the unspoken truths about the Tortuga Music Festival is that while its country-music firepower is undeniable, some of its best moments have come in the frenzy of fans who pack stages for party-rap performers such as Flo Rida, Nelly, Wiz Khalifa, Snoop Dogg and Ludacris.—
Ben Crandell,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Places.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/places. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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