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as in situated
to arrange something in a certain spot or position
he carefully placed the flowers in a vase
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as in classified
to arrange or assign according to type
I'd place those cyclists in the advanced group for the training ride
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as in estimated
to decide the size, amount, number, or distance of (something) without actual measurement
I'd place that as roughly the third largest house in the neighborhood
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as in ranked
to take or have a certain position within a group arranged in vertical classes
placed second in the competition
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as in appointed
to pick (someone) by one's authority for a specific position or duty
placed the recent college grad in the company's research and development division
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as in introduced
to present or bring forward for discussion
once again the issue of recurrent vandalism at the high school was placed before the town council
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as in employed
to provide with a paying job
most of the trainees at the TV station are placed in clerical positions
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Recent Examples of placed
In the current digital age, countless enterprises have placed their focus on improving automation and implementing emergent artificial intelligence (AI) technology.
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William Mullane, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
Retail media refers to any advertising placed by brands within a retail environment, including digital ads on websites and apps or promotional displays in brick-and-mortar stores.
—Mustafa Khanwala, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
The papers and the pie man My first time at Supreme Bean Pie, I was waved in by security guards and placed an order at the front of the locked doors of the Muhammad University of Islam, where the bakery is located.
—Ahmed Ali Akbar, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2025
In the early days after the storm, the state hired crisis counselors and placed them in walk-in centers.
—Katia Riddle, NPR, 8 Jan. 2025
Vice President Kamala Harris’ home in Los Angeles was put under an evacuation order, though no one was in the home at the time the order was placed, spokesperson Ernesto Apreza said.
—Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
All that remained was the center of Structure 10, and there, in the weak morning light, was the hearth where the cow skull had been placed upside down.
—Peter Ross, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Jan. 2025
People who placed a $0 on the field for the Recovery Rebate Credit on their 2021 tax forms or left the section blank are eligible for the credit.
—Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
Earlier this month, Biden also commuted the sentences of 1,500 people who had been placed on home confinement during the COVID-19 pandemic and also pardoning 39 others convicted of nonviolent crimes.
—Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
William Mullane, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
Retail media refers to any advertising placed by brands within a retail environment, including digital ads on websites and apps or promotional displays in brick-and-mortar stores.
—Mustafa Khanwala, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
The papers and the pie man My first time at Supreme Bean Pie, I was waved in by security guards and placed an order at the front of the locked doors of the Muhammad University of Islam, where the bakery is located.
—Ahmed Ali Akbar, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2025
In the early days after the storm, the state hired crisis counselors and placed them in walk-in centers.
—Katia Riddle, NPR, 8 Jan. 2025
Vice President Kamala Harris’ home in Los Angeles was put under an evacuation order, though no one was in the home at the time the order was placed, spokesperson Ernesto Apreza said.
—Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
All that remained was the center of Structure 10, and there, in the weak morning light, was the hearth where the cow skull had been placed upside down.
—Peter Ross, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Jan. 2025
People who placed a $0 on the field for the Recovery Rebate Credit on their 2021 tax forms or left the section blank are eligible for the credit.
—Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
Earlier this month, Biden also commuted the sentences of 1,500 people who had been placed on home confinement during the COVID-19 pandemic and also pardoning 39 others convicted of nonviolent crimes.
—Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for placed
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Chengdu, situated in China’s southwest Sichuan province, introduced seven humanoid robots, highlighting the city’s advancements in robotics ahead of the World Games 2025.Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 3 Jan. 2025
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The child's bedroom is situated underneath the living room, and its entrance does look to be a bit of a squeeze.Adam Williams, New Atlas, 3 Jan. 2025
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And our findings have broader implications for how species are classified and protected under conservation laws.Andre A. Naranjo, The Conversation, 6 Jan. 2025
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Arrest warrant questioned Many law experts question the validity of the warrant, which specified that certain key provisions of South Korea's Criminal Procedure Act should be excluded, which meant the police could search the military and government-classified presidential residence.Joohee Cho, ABC News, 5 Jan. 2025
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Zimmerman estimated that Missourians will place their first sports wagers in the state by mid- to late summer.Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2025
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The blaze in the coastal neighborhood is estimated to have burned more than 1200 acres centering on Palisades Highlands, with evacuation warnings for all of Pacific Palisades including Sunset Mesa, Palisades Highlands and Rustic Canyon.Katcy Stephan, Variety, 8 Jan. 2025
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Mayor Rudy Giuliani appointed Gregory Carro as a judge in 1998 on a salary of over $103,000 a year.Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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The thriller features De Niro as George Mullen, a former president who, in the wake of a devastating cyber attack, is appointed by the current president (Angela Bassett) to lead a commission tasked with finding who’s behind the attack.Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Dec. 2024
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His parents introduced him to coach Jiri Osina, who helped spearhead his interest in the game and, eventually, his development.Sarah Jean Maher, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
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Pompei Sites, the official name of the archaeological site as well as the entity that manages it, has introduced a cap on visitors aimed at safeguarding one of Italy’s most treasured archaeological parks.Erica Firpo, AFAR Media, 31 Dec. 2024
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In the food industry, detailed market transaction data is employed to inform suppliers what to sell, stock and distribute.Virgil Bretz, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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Sunshine Rides, the taxi company where Egan was employed, has suspended him and pledged to assist law enforcement, condemning the incident as unacceptable and harmful.David Faris, Newsweek, 29 Dec. 2024
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Readying For The Next Wave No doubt, there will be many who put and keep mediocre AI tools on the market.Peter Guagenti, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
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In a separate development, the news comes a day after Adams’ preliminary budget plan left off $112 million currently allocated for 3-K, a move that could put thousands of early childhood seats at risk of being eliminated by the summer.Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 17 Jan. 2025
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When reached by The Enquirer Monday evening, Jeffreys had not yet heard ODOT had made the same suggestion.Erin Couch, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
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While security measures at hospitals have increased following the shooting, experts warn that these efforts may be temporary unless significant changes are made.Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Placed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/placed. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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