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as in being
to occupy a place or location
the monument that sits at the entrance to the battlefield
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Recent Examples of sitting
Following his arrest, Woods can be seen sitting, without visible distress, in the backseat of a sheriff cruiser, additional sheriff’s office video shared by WPBF shows.
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Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2026
The right player at right time When the UConn men lost in the first round of the 2022 NCAA Tournament for the second year in a row, one of the solutions to their problems was sitting right there in Buffalo, on the bench in street clothes.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 27 Mar. 2026
The deadline to join has passed and Hochul is sitting it out.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 27 Mar. 2026
But Groff extended his hand to the older woman, who appeared to be sitting with her granddaughter.
—Alexandra Starr, Vulture, 27 Mar. 2026
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Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2026
The right player at right time When the UConn men lost in the first round of the 2022 NCAA Tournament for the second year in a row, one of the solutions to their problems was sitting right there in Buffalo, on the bench in street clothes.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 27 Mar. 2026
The deadline to join has passed and Hochul is sitting it out.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 27 Mar. 2026
But Groff extended his hand to the older woman, who appeared to be sitting with her granddaughter.
—Alexandra Starr, Vulture, 27 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sitting
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Ion has been squatting in the basement of an apartment building, which is set to be levelled to make way for a luxury hotel called the Kontinental Boutique.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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Slate had a history of squatting in the building, threatening residents, and acting in an erratic fashion, according to the Cook County State's Attorney's office.—
Tara Molina,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2026
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Trump has promoted the new ballroom, which is being privately funded, for seating 1,000 people.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
30 Mar. 2026
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Airlines retain broad authority over passenger conduct and seating assignments, particularly in emergency exit rows, where federal rules require passengers to meet specific criteria and follow crew instructions.—
Darlin Tillery,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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By the early summer, most of the bass have finished spawning in the shallows and have now pushed back to deeper water to find their summer haunts.—
Derek Horner,
Outdoor Life,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Iconic Design The Panthella, by Scandinavian lighting brand Louis Poulsen, is a design that’s been celebrated since its launch in the ’70s, spawning many more mushroom lamps in the decades since.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
30 Mar. 2026
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His shot missed, deflecting glass onto Long Khac Nguyen’s face and setting him off on an immediate rampage, shooting several hostages, three fatally.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
4 Apr. 2026
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During this season, Perry pumped his fist after setting a back screen that set Clark free for a layup.—
Aaron Heisen,
Daily News,
4 Apr. 2026
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The city is putting the North Texas Street business district in the spotlight as other local investments, like building a new recreation center, are underway.—
Ashley Sharp,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Heat made a third-quarter push to get back into the game, putting together its own impressive shooting display in the period.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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Bricks lay at the stand, to signify residents laying bricks to build the community up.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
5 Apr. 2026
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Together, these developments are laying the foundation for a market in which cannabinoids beyond THC and CBD play a much larger commercial role.—
Thomas Andersen,
Rolling Stone,
2 Apr. 2026
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The bathrooms typically feature standing showers but the suite is home to a bathtub.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
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The season starts with 16 single contestants, and the last couple standing not only leaves the boat with a new boo, but gets a $100,000 trip around the world.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
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Jules seems to be living the high life, lounging in a penthouse in front of an easel as someone’s muse or, perhaps, sugar baby.—
Chris Murphy,
Vanity Fair,
1 Apr. 2026
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Kid Cudi is lounging in a colorful attic much like the one in his childhood home in Cleveland.—
Kailyn Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Sitting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sitting. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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