as in locations
the area or space occupied by or intended for something
this field is the intended site for a new shopping mall
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Recent Examples of sites
James Ward, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
This is markedly different from much of Holocaust literature, which is dominated by stories of survivors from elsewhere in Europe who migrated to the United States, Argentina, Canada, Israel, and other countries and who regard their places of origin and sites of their wartime experience from afar.
—Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026
That’s the summary that quickly spread across tabloids and celebrity-news sites.
—Hillary Kelly, The Atlantic, 13 Feb. 2026
For aspiring writers, in particular, writer’s rooms are talismanic sites.
—Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 13 Feb. 2026
The association’s 20 clinical interns will travel between Orlando and Sanford to offer counseling sessions at both sites, under the supervision of a small team of social workers and licensed mental health counselors.
—Michael Cuglietta, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
Strong antivirus software can help block malicious links and scam sites if one is tapped accidentally, but the safest move is to ignore the message entirely.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 13 Feb. 2026
The journey shows how community members turn sites of violence into spaces of remembrance, connection and even hope.
—Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
The service, launched in 2018 by Steven Brill and Gordon Crovitz, employs a team of journalists to review the reliability of news sites and give them a score of 0-100, information that is used by consumers and clients including AI companies, search engines, news aggregators, brands and researchers.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 6 Feb. 2026
Noun
Both burial sites double as museums packed with presidential documents, artifacts, and plenty of Oval Office lore.
—James Ward, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
This is markedly different from much of Holocaust literature, which is dominated by stories of survivors from elsewhere in Europe who migrated to the United States, Argentina, Canada, Israel, and other countries and who regard their places of origin and sites of their wartime experience from afar.
—Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026
That’s the summary that quickly spread across tabloids and celebrity-news sites.
—Hillary Kelly, The Atlantic, 13 Feb. 2026
For aspiring writers, in particular, writer’s rooms are talismanic sites.
—Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 13 Feb. 2026
The association’s 20 clinical interns will travel between Orlando and Sanford to offer counseling sessions at both sites, under the supervision of a small team of social workers and licensed mental health counselors.
—Michael Cuglietta, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
Strong antivirus software can help block malicious links and scam sites if one is tapped accidentally, but the safest move is to ignore the message entirely.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 13 Feb. 2026
The journey shows how community members turn sites of violence into spaces of remembrance, connection and even hope.
—Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
The service, launched in 2018 by Steven Brill and Gordon Crovitz, employs a team of journalists to review the reliability of news sites and give them a score of 0-100, information that is used by consumers and clients including AI companies, search engines, news aggregators, brands and researchers.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sites
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
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Louisiana dirty rice is a tasty meat-and-rice dish that roots its flavor in aromatic Cajun seasoning and the holy trinity vegetables.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
12 Jan. 2026
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For Pritchard, whose Stanford roots date back to 2005, the chance to return as head coach was both emotional and deeply personal.—
Harold Gutmann,
Mercury News,
3 Dec. 2025
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Bookings for flights and hotels were up after the dates and venues of games were announced in December.—
Frédéric Dimanche,
Fortune,
13 Feb. 2026
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But even with new and exciting things happening, venues from the food truck parks to the fine dining arena are competing for dining dollars that are getting stretched thinner all the time.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
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In addition, through diplomatic channels in both Beijing and Tokyo, Japan lodges strong representations and protests, stating that maritime and scientific surveys conducted in our EEZ without Japan's consent are unacceptable and must be immediately stopped.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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Their moves come against the backdrop of a competitive primary fight for the Senate in 2026, as Paxton lodges a conservative challenge against the incumbent.—
Julia Mueller,
The Hill,
15 Aug. 2025
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In the bond market, Treasury yields fell as investors looked for safer places to park their cash.—
Stan Choe,
Fortune,
13 Feb. 2026
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Together, the properties suggest an investor interested not just in impressive homes, but in places with lasting cultural imprint.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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That sets up so many other aspects of this offense.—
Saad Yousuf,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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Exactly where this storm sets up and tracks will determine where the snow and ice will be, according to AccuWeather.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
20 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Progress sticks when compassion ensures that everyone gets heard.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
6 Feb. 2026
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But this is not the substance of the speech that sticks.—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
1 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Subtle confidence in business situates you for success as the moon and Venus harmonize.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
7 Feb. 2026
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Such thinking situates Kurdi in a lineage of experimental musicians working in the second half of the twentieth century.—
Olivia Giovetti,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Sites.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sites. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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