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as in jobs
an assignment at which one regularly works for pay
he holds the position of manager at the store
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2
as in roles
the action for which a person or thing is specially fitted or used or for which a thing exists
man's position in the universe
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3
as in locations
the area or space occupied by or intended for something
I knew that someone had been in the room because the chair was out of its usual position
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4
as in stations
the place where someone is assigned to stand or remain
the soldiers were commanded to hold their position on the hill at all costs
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as in levels
the placement of someone or something in relation to others in a vertical arrangement
holds the lead position in the standings
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as in places
to arrange something in a certain spot or position
positioned the chairs around the room
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Recent Examples of positions
James Taylor, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
This range of positions—curator, writer, producer, museum guide, educator—made my curatorial approach more adaptable.
—Raphael Fonseca, Artforum, 2 Apr. 2026
Most other top San Jose positions paid better than in Charlotte, with the exception of the aviation director.
—Charlotte Observer, 2 Apr. 2026
Despite later holding positions that appeared political or bureaucratic, Sabti said Vahidi never truly stepped away from the Revolutionary Guards, Iran’s powerful military and intelligence arm, meaning his role remained closely tied to the regime’s security and operational apparatus.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2026
The mayor said the Council’s estimated $2 billion in vacancy reductions, referring to unfilled positions in the city’s workforce, would strain the city’s pocketbook to the point where cuts would be necessary.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 1 Apr. 2026
Some experts suggest that the decision was informed, at least partially, by a shallow understanding of Iran’s nuclear program and positions.
—Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026
The extent of layoffs has not been announced by Oracle, but people were posting online about their firings, many of whom held positions in software engineering and cybersecurity.
—USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
The prosecutor said that Abril, during the 911 call, instructed Patricia MacEgan to order law enforcement officials to back up from their positions and to move aerial drones that were monitoring Abril’s location.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 26 Mar. 2026
Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 2 Apr. 2026
Airbus positions the system as reusable and scalable.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 31 Mar. 2026
This growing local sourcing ecosystem, strengthened by rising domestic demand and export‑friendly policies, positions India as an increasingly strategic base for Ikea.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 26 Mar. 2026
Within this environment, Vado positions its approach as a way to deliver more complete, decision-ready guidance for deploying digital campaigns that aim to generate stronger ROI.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
Fusing gaming culture with emotional drama, the series positions itself as a cross-market play with strong commercial upside.
—Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 23 Mar. 2026
If the album positions them in the lineage of sometime tourmates Modest Mouse and the Flaming Lips, Something Worth Waiting For sounds less like a swing for the big time than a merry jaunt into its general vicinity, happy to pick up any alt-rock lifers who’ll come.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 23 Mar. 2026
Night Train positions itself as a specialist in co-production and co-financing for TV series, feature films and docs.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 19 Mar. 2026
The Atlanta Federal Reserve Bank’s Market Probability Tracker now positions the odds of a rate hike as more likely than the odds of a rate cut within the next three months.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2026
Noun
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
This range of positions—curator, writer, producer, museum guide, educator—made my curatorial approach more adaptable.
—Raphael Fonseca, Artforum, 2 Apr. 2026
Most other top San Jose positions paid better than in Charlotte, with the exception of the aviation director.
—Charlotte Observer, 2 Apr. 2026
Despite later holding positions that appeared political or bureaucratic, Sabti said Vahidi never truly stepped away from the Revolutionary Guards, Iran’s powerful military and intelligence arm, meaning his role remained closely tied to the regime’s security and operational apparatus.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2026
The mayor said the Council’s estimated $2 billion in vacancy reductions, referring to unfilled positions in the city’s workforce, would strain the city’s pocketbook to the point where cuts would be necessary.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 1 Apr. 2026
Some experts suggest that the decision was informed, at least partially, by a shallow understanding of Iran’s nuclear program and positions.
—Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026
The extent of layoffs has not been announced by Oracle, but people were posting online about their firings, many of whom held positions in software engineering and cybersecurity.
—USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
The prosecutor said that Abril, during the 911 call, instructed Patricia MacEgan to order law enforcement officials to back up from their positions and to move aerial drones that were monitoring Abril’s location.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 26 Mar. 2026
Verb
This double-digit growth positions the $98-per-year service as a formidable challenger to Amazon Prime, leaning heavily on delivery speed and new streaming partnerships.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 2 Apr. 2026
Airbus positions the system as reusable and scalable.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 31 Mar. 2026
This growing local sourcing ecosystem, strengthened by rising domestic demand and export‑friendly policies, positions India as an increasingly strategic base for Ikea.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 26 Mar. 2026
Within this environment, Vado positions its approach as a way to deliver more complete, decision-ready guidance for deploying digital campaigns that aim to generate stronger ROI.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
Fusing gaming culture with emotional drama, the series positions itself as a cross-market play with strong commercial upside.
—Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 23 Mar. 2026
If the album positions them in the lineage of sometime tourmates Modest Mouse and the Flaming Lips, Something Worth Waiting For sounds less like a swing for the big time than a merry jaunt into its general vicinity, happy to pick up any alt-rock lifers who’ll come.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 23 Mar. 2026
Night Train positions itself as a specialist in co-production and co-financing for TV series, feature films and docs.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 19 Mar. 2026
The Atlanta Federal Reserve Bank’s Market Probability Tracker now positions the odds of a rate hike as more likely than the odds of a rate cut within the next three months.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for positions
Noun
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Wang, the activist, is hoping that the high-tech industries that are now the nation's priority will help Shanxi's transition by providing jobs.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Apr. 2026
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Brockman and Sutskever managed OpenAI’s daily operations, while Musk and Altman, still busy with their other jobs, stopped by around once a week.—
Ronan Farrow,
New Yorker,
6 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
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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In recent years, cities have been living through short storms that turn subway stations into lakes, streets into rivers, cars into boats.—
Eric Klinenberg,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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By 1995, five more stations had been added.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
6 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
Verb
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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
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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
Noun
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Our light posts are probably 30 feet high, so they are perched way above any other structure in the area.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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Her posts garnered her thousands of followers, widespread media coverage — and relocations.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The robotic characters break free from their restaurant resting place to cause chaos in town, while the villainous Marionette pops up to possess victims for her own nefarious purposes.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Trump has not only stolen top-secret government files, apparently for business purposes but used his office to harass and investigate his political targets.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Positions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/positions. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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