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
Newgate Prison, situated in London’s city center, had long been the target of scrutiny as one of the most infamous manifestations of Victorian punitive ideology.
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Sarah C. Schaefer, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2025
Uptown Boca is situated off Glades Road, just east of U.S. 441.
—Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 27 Feb. 2025
And there’s a glorious selection of rental homes and condos situated on both the ocean and the harbor.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2025
Mansions from Melville’s era and even older homes still stand in New Bedford, Mass., roughly 50 miles south of Boston and situated along the Acushnet River on the state’s southern shore.
—Josh Ocampo, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2025
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Sarah C. Schaefer, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2025
Uptown Boca is situated off Glades Road, just east of U.S. 441.
—Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 27 Feb. 2025
And there’s a glorious selection of rental homes and condos situated on both the ocean and the harbor.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2025
Mansions from Melville’s era and even older homes still stand in New Bedford, Mass., roughly 50 miles south of Boston and situated along the Acushnet River on the state’s southern shore.
—Josh Ocampo, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for situate
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But taking a hostile approach with President Donald Trump now could put federal aid for the disaster at risk.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacramento Bee,
6 Mar. 2025
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The decision would put the refugees on track for deportation, even though the Ukrainians entered the country legally during former President Biden’s term, Reuters reported.—
Joseph Wilkinson,
New York Daily News,
6 Mar. 2025
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Thomas-Sampson was placed on administrative leave following her arrest, Johnson said.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
26 Feb. 2025
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This places lion’s mane within the Hericiaceae family, a group of fungi where species often resemble one another, making identification difficult for foragers.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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Immigration, police, and relief authorities kept close watch on the Fort Worth Latino communities on the North Side and Dallas Alley, located on East Victory Boulevard, in the early 20th century.—
Richard J. Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Mar. 2025
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Four weeks after their treatment, their vision was evaluated using a range of tests, including following a pen light, moving crayons between cups, locating white objects on a dark background, and navigating a corridor.—
Michael Irving,
New Atlas,
1 Mar. 2025
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With under 72 hours to go before the trade deadline passes, the Canucks are positioning themselves as both a buyer and a seller.—
Thomas Drance,
The Athletic,
5 Mar. 2025
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Of the trio of restaurants on board, Sedna is positioned as the fine dining centerpiece.—
Chrissie McClatchie,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Mar. 2025
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“Situate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/situate. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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