as in location
the area or space occupied by or intended for something
the emplacement of the house, which is between two hulking mansions, makes it seem smaller than it is
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Recent Examples of emplacement
Perhaps that’s what Goddard’s emplacement is an attempt to fix.
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Angela Watercutter, WIRED, 5 Apr. 2024
But at the same time, military officials are talking about new technologies with the Ukrainians, including the possibility of helping with new generations of drones that could fly in swarms at Russian emplacements.
—Erika Solomon, New York Times, 17 Feb. 2024
On the moon, the Orientale Ring appears to be an explosive volcanic feature potentially created by a shallow emplacement of a dike.
—Erik Klemetti, Discover Magazine, 2 Nov. 2010
Patricia Harris Patti and I walked along arched passageways and climbed to the artillery emplacement.
—Patricia Harris, BostonGlobe.com, 20 Apr. 2023
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Angela Watercutter, WIRED, 5 Apr. 2024
But at the same time, military officials are talking about new technologies with the Ukrainians, including the possibility of helping with new generations of drones that could fly in swarms at Russian emplacements.
—Erika Solomon, New York Times, 17 Feb. 2024
On the moon, the Orientale Ring appears to be an explosive volcanic feature potentially created by a shallow emplacement of a dike.
—Erik Klemetti, Discover Magazine, 2 Nov. 2010
Patricia Harris Patti and I walked along arched passageways and climbed to the artillery emplacement.
—Patricia Harris, BostonGlobe.com, 20 Apr. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emplacement
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As climate change lengthens the shipping season, Greenland occupies an important strategic location.John Cassidy, The New Yorker, 13 Jan. 2025
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The landlord who sued TGI Fridays last year to evict the restaurant from its Mall at Millenia location will tear down the building and bring in a new tenant.Laura Kinsler, Orlando Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2025
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Carpenter’s in a familiar place at the top of the scoring charts with 10 points through eight games, all but one of which are primary.Shayna Goldman, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
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However, the house on 4 Burleigh Street was sold to developers in 2023 for AUD $5.8 million, and in late December, the structure was razed as part of a larger AUD $28.75 million residential site, angering fans of the rock band, as the Burwood home had become a gathering place for AC/DC fans.Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 8 Jan. 2025
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Spaced bi-monthly throughout the 2025 FedExCup Season, the Creator Series will tee off the day before the first round of the Players Championship, Truist Championship and Tour Championship, utilizing the same venues and tournament conditions pros play in.Mike Dojc, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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Organizers moved the match from a smaller venue to Ashton Gate, where a crowd of 9,240 spectators took in the match against defending champion Gloucester-Hartpury, according to The Associated Press.Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025
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Their sleepover was about more than just team bonding and waking up in a winter wonderland: Staff chose to remain on site during the blizzard to continue caring for the zoo’s many animals — almost all of whom fare best in warmer climates.Natalie Wallington, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2025
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All of these valid concerns need to be balanced with the push for innovation in both the quality of care on site as well as safety of solutions in remote care.Chris Novak, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Emplacement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emplacement. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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