1
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
Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 12 Feb. 2026
This amendment would do the same thing as Proposition H, but for positions appointed by the city council.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Feb. 2026
As voters this year on the rate-setting Federal Open Market Committee, their positions conflict with those of Governor Waller, who is advocating for more cuts, a position also held by Fed Chair-designate Kevin Warsh.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
Also, to create the opportunity for more members to run for governor positions, the board revised existing governor eligibility requirements to be more inclusive.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2026
Kemp will get a look at being part of a platoon with Brandon Marsh in left field, and his ability to play infield positions, too, is a plus.
—Tom Dougherty, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
Steyer has unleashed a flood of videos advertising his positions, which notably, given his heavy spending, include calling for a ban on campaign giving by corporations and reigning in electrical utility companies to lower costs for Californians.
—Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Florian Wirtz has played on both flanks and Frimpong on the right, but those are not their preferred positions.
—Andy Jones, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Other key positions in City Hall have also languished without permanent appointments.
—Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 5 Feb. 2026
The company now positions ULTRA Turbo as a cornerstone of its layered defense architecture.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 4 Feb. 2026
This is where Mindbreeze positions its work.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 3 Feb. 2026
This positions the company for more robust growth as the industry adapts to prioritize AI workloads.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Now in her fourth Senate term, Klobuchar is a former local prosecutor and onetime presidential candidate who positions herself as a moderate and has demonstrated the ability to win across Minnesota.
—Arkansas Online, 30 Jan. 2026
Klobuchar has won across Minnesota Now in her fourth Senate term, Klobuchar is a former local prosecutor and onetime presidential candidate who positions herself as a moderate and has demonstrated the ability to win across Minnesota.
—Bill Barrow, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
Serving her fourth term in Washington, Klobuchar is a former local prosecutor and onetime presidential candidate who positions herself as a moderate and has demonstrated the ability to win across Minnesota.
—Bill Barrow, Fortune, 29 Jan. 2026
The move also better positions Sephora to play in a lower price point range than many of its current brands.
—Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 28 Jan. 2026
Noun
Once operational, about 300 permanent positions will remain at the site.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 12 Feb. 2026
This amendment would do the same thing as Proposition H, but for positions appointed by the city council.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Feb. 2026
As voters this year on the rate-setting Federal Open Market Committee, their positions conflict with those of Governor Waller, who is advocating for more cuts, a position also held by Fed Chair-designate Kevin Warsh.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
Also, to create the opportunity for more members to run for governor positions, the board revised existing governor eligibility requirements to be more inclusive.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2026
Kemp will get a look at being part of a platoon with Brandon Marsh in left field, and his ability to play infield positions, too, is a plus.
—Tom Dougherty, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
Steyer has unleashed a flood of videos advertising his positions, which notably, given his heavy spending, include calling for a ban on campaign giving by corporations and reigning in electrical utility companies to lower costs for Californians.
—Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Florian Wirtz has played on both flanks and Frimpong on the right, but those are not their preferred positions.
—Andy Jones, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Other key positions in City Hall have also languished without permanent appointments.
—Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
Verb
From her poetry and her Facebook page, Annie's specific interest is in Oracular writing, a form of divination script that positions the poet as a medium between humanity and the supernatural or non-human world.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 5 Feb. 2026
The company now positions ULTRA Turbo as a cornerstone of its layered defense architecture.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 4 Feb. 2026
This is where Mindbreeze positions its work.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 3 Feb. 2026
This positions the company for more robust growth as the industry adapts to prioritize AI workloads.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Now in her fourth Senate term, Klobuchar is a former local prosecutor and onetime presidential candidate who positions herself as a moderate and has demonstrated the ability to win across Minnesota.
—Arkansas Online, 30 Jan. 2026
Klobuchar has won across Minnesota Now in her fourth Senate term, Klobuchar is a former local prosecutor and onetime presidential candidate who positions herself as a moderate and has demonstrated the ability to win across Minnesota.
—Bill Barrow, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
Serving her fourth term in Washington, Klobuchar is a former local prosecutor and onetime presidential candidate who positions herself as a moderate and has demonstrated the ability to win across Minnesota.
—Bill Barrow, Fortune, 29 Jan. 2026
The move also better positions Sephora to play in a lower price point range than many of its current brands.
—Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 28 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for positions
Noun
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Every January, visitation effectively starts at zero — yet year after year, those efforts deliver results that power jobs, support small businesses, and expand opportunity far beyond the tourism industry.—
Paul S. Mears III,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Feb. 2026
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Following a #SaveThePost social campaign, The Washington Post initiated a restructuring on Wednesday, cutting more than 300 jobs across its sports, books, metro and international sections, as well as shutting down the Post Reports podcast.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
8 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Even so, our roles and relationships remained defined by the hierarchy of family.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 Feb. 2026
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About Artforum Artforum is the magazine of record for the contemporary art industry and holds the unique roles of institution, nexus, and foremost tastemaker of the art world.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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To what extent are the Bears using each of these locations as bargaining chips when the decision overwhelmingly favors Arlington Heights?—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
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But just like at other Uchi locations, there will be a few menu items unique to our city.—
Shindy Chen
February 10,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Apple music features the personalized Love and Heartbreak stations, which were introduced for Valentine's Day 2024.—
Kirby Adams,
Louisville Courier Journal,
9 Feb. 2026
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Matt Mahan, the mayor of San Jose who entered the race recently with support from wealthy tech executives, scored the best of any of the Democrats in the TV stations’ instant poll of viewers, with support of approximately 12% to 17%.—
Susan Shelley,
Oc Register,
8 Feb. 2026
Noun
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While standard chemical leaching (without microbes) performed worse in microgravity than on Earth, the microbes maintained consistent extraction levels regardless of gravity.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Feb. 2026
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Net migration to the UK reached record levels in 2022, swelled by the war in Ukraine and the post-pandemic lifting of travel restrictions, but has since dropped off sharply.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
12 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The correspondence places Barrack, a globe-trotting billionaire, among a circle of wealthy and influential figures who maintained social contact with Epstein even as his criminal history became widely known.—
Daniel Ruetenik,
CBS News,
14 Feb. 2026
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Report for America is a nonprofit national service program that places journalists in local newsrooms to report on undercovered issues.—
JACK BROOK,
ABC News,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Years of insults and diss tracks and pranks and social media posts have followed, with small islands of peace floating by from time to time.—
Assistant Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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Two public officials who oversaw the development of the Hope Florida program — Shevaun Harris and Taylor Hatch — are up again for confirmations to senior posts in the DeSantis administration.—
Alexandra Glorioso,
Miami Herald,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The information provided in this article is for general informational and educational purposes only.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
8 Feb. 2026
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Neiry says the birds are intended for peaceful purposes, to help with search and rescue operations and to monitor infrastructure.—
Harriet Marsden,
TheWeek,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Positions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/positions. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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