as in to put
to arrange something in a certain spot or position
the new industrial complex is situated near the highway
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Recent Examples of situate
Visitors also planning to explore Yellowstone should consider Pacific Creek, frequented by wildlife and situated between the northern end of Grand Teton and Yellowstone's South Entrance.
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Taryn Shorr-McKee,
Travel + Leisure,
28 June 2026
The property is situated on a lot spanning 3,040 square feet.
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Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
26 June 2026
According to them, at least 22 shallow graves have been unearthed in the immediate vicinity of the Estadio Akron, host of four World Cup games, situated on open scrub to the city’s west.
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Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
The kitchen features an extensive center island with barstool seating, as well as an additional seating area situated directly next to it.
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Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for situate
Taryn Shorr-McKee,
Travel + Leisure,
28 June 2026
The property is situated on a lot spanning 3,040 square feet.
—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
26 June 2026
According to them, at least 22 shallow graves have been unearthed in the immediate vicinity of the Estadio Akron, host of four World Cup games, situated on open scrub to the city’s west.
—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
The kitchen features an extensive center island with barstool seating, as well as an additional seating area situated directly next to it.
—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for situate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for situate
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In his fifth-inning at-bat, Stephenson was on the other side of two successful challenges by Rutschman that put him down 1-2 in the count instead of up 3-0.
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Go on, put the 131-cube (2,147 cc) monster engine into that one.
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By then Tanacharison is telling Washington that he is mystically protected, in the mode of certain Indigenous warriors who were placed on earth to be leaders.
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The Supreme Court lifted a block that a lower court placed on the stops.
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All surgical spaces, along with patient holding, registration and clinical offices, are now located on the same floor to streamline navigation and check-in for patients, families and clinicians.
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The Lathrop Police Department on Monday said officers arrested three suspects following an assault investigation at a business located roughly 15 minutes outside of Stockton.
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Astronomers have been aware of the Milky Way's arms for at least a century, but mapping them has always been difficult since Earth is positioned inside one of them.
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Khutor added that the company’s experience developing drones during Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has positioned it to meet growing international demand.
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Female Mexican fruit flies lay thousands of eggs in their lifetime.
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Roberts didn’t use Ryan’s name in laying this out Sunday.
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“Situate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/situate. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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