as in situating
to arrange something in a certain spot or position
positioned the chairs around the room
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Recent Examples of positioning
Cisco is positioning its latest silicon, systems, optics, and management software as a single AI networking stack.
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 11 Feb. 2026
The Guesthouse Under the Reed Roof answers this with a central concrete block that contains the bathroom, positioning it safely away from prying eyes.
—New Atlas, 10 Feb. 2026
The legislation is part of a broader EU strategy to make products more durable, repairable and recyclable, positioning the bloc at the forefront of global efforts to curb textile waste.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 10 Feb. 2026
The company's fee structure starts at about $2,500 for tax representation services, positioning it as a cost-effective option for business owners who need professional assistance without breaking their already-strained budgets.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
The Pool Films is positioning the new film as a top contender for the 2026 festival season.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 9 Feb. 2026
But she's broken with the mayor on other elements of his agenda, including his calls to raise taxes on the wealthy, while positioning herself as a moderate check on his budding administration.
—Arkansas Online, 6 Feb. 2026
The party publicized them as China is positioning itself as a more reliable economic and political partner than the US – and starting to see results.
—Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 4 Feb. 2026
The company is positioning itself to deliver interactive entertainment formats tailored for digital-native audiences.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 Feb. 2026
Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 11 Feb. 2026
The Guesthouse Under the Reed Roof answers this with a central concrete block that contains the bathroom, positioning it safely away from prying eyes.
—New Atlas, 10 Feb. 2026
The legislation is part of a broader EU strategy to make products more durable, repairable and recyclable, positioning the bloc at the forefront of global efforts to curb textile waste.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 10 Feb. 2026
The company's fee structure starts at about $2,500 for tax representation services, positioning it as a cost-effective option for business owners who need professional assistance without breaking their already-strained budgets.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
The Pool Films is positioning the new film as a top contender for the 2026 festival season.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 9 Feb. 2026
But she's broken with the mayor on other elements of his agenda, including his calls to raise taxes on the wealthy, while positioning herself as a moderate check on his budding administration.
—Arkansas Online, 6 Feb. 2026
The party publicized them as China is positioning itself as a more reliable economic and political partner than the US – and starting to see results.
—Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 4 Feb. 2026
The company is positioning itself to deliver interactive entertainment formats tailored for digital-native audiences.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for positioning
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By the time of the 2004 Biennial, to which Violette contributed an ensemble of works situating the 1994 suicide of Kurt Cobain as an archetype of Romantic self-destruction, the neo-goth sensibility was prevalent enough to occasion a catalogue essay on the subject by cocurator Shamim Momin.—
Rachel Wetzler,
Artforum,
1 Feb. 2026
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This is your textbook plea to the DJ to run something that will heat up your romantic prospects, a sunny pop-funk hybrid chronologically situating itself around 1970-something.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
9 Jan. 2026
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The cells achieve an energy density of up to 175 Wh/kg, placing them broadly in line with lithium iron phosphate batteries and positioning them for practical, near-term use rather than experimental niches, reports InsideEVs.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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Sports betting includes placing wagers at physical locations like casinos and retail sportsbooks, while online sports betting allows bettors to place bets anytime through websites or mobile apps.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
5 Feb. 2026
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Councilmember Monica Rodriguez voted against the measure, arguing the council had not done its job to reduce spending elsewhere before putting taxes on the ballot.—
Sandra McDonald,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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The goal is to engage kids in learning about history and civic engagement while putting them on a path to potentially work in the music industry, said the department’s Chief Academic Officer Irene Parisi.—
Theo Peck-Suzuki,
Hartford Courant,
11 Feb. 2026
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Prayer requests have accompanied Guthrie’s calls for help locating her mother.—
Jose R. Gonzalez,
AZCentral.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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The findings underscore the importance of incorporating oral traditions into heritage protection, as folklore contains crucial information for locating these sites.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Positioning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/positioning. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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