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as in locations
the area or space occupied by or intended for something
the place chosen for the picnic there's the place where I left my umbrella
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as in facilities
a building, room, or suite of rooms occupied by a service business
we're going to our favorite place to eat
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as in positions
an assignment at which one regularly works for pay
a friend got her a place in a department store's clothing department
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as in purposes
the action for which a person or thing is specially fitted or used or for which a thing exists
knew his place in the organization
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as in residences
the place where one lives
they have a nice little place in the country
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as in levels
the placement of someone or something in relation to others in a vertical arrangement
came in fourth place in the marathon
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as in niches
a situation or activity for which a person or thing is best suited
with skills largely limited to those honed from endless hours of video games, he was having a hard time finding a place in the business world
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as in situates
to arrange something in a certain spot or position
he carefully placed the flowers in a vase
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as in ranks
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 estimates
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 names
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 introduces
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 recruits
to provide with a paying job
most of the trainees at the TV station are placed in clerical positions
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Examples Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for places
Noun
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All Planet Fitness locations are independently owned and operated by individual franchise owners, so hours may vary by location.—
Amaris Encinas,
The Indianapolis Star,
24 Dec. 2024 -
The post office will open with normal operations on Christmas Eve this year, meaning post office locations will be open and mail will be delivered normally.—
Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez,
The Courier-Journal,
24 Dec. 2024
Noun
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In addition to airborne threats, communities neighboring plastics and petrochemical facilities are also subject to a disproportionate amount of water pollution, according to a recent report from a nonprofit environmental watchdog group.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
24 Dec. 2024
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Operating from advanced facilities in Indianapolis and Stuttgart, Ganassi's partnerships include prestigious collaborations with Honda and General Motors among others.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
24 Dec. 2024
Noun
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There are just over 100 new residences, of which only about dozen are single-family homes and the rest condominiums.—
Amy Rose Dobson,
Forbes,
22 Dec. 2024
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Prices for residences have not been disclosed.—
Amy Rose Dobson,
Forbes,
22 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Between this past Saturday and the New Year, AAA estimates that about 1,077,918 Nutmeggers — nearly 30% of the population — will travel more than 50 miles for the holidays.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
24 Dec. 2024
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The street estimates the average revenue growth rate to be in the high-teens over the next few years.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Maggie also introduces Quinn to her supply sergeant Conway (iCarly’s Laci Mosley), who reveals she’s taken advantage of the free-flowing military budget to accrue a secret closet full of valuable treasures for the base.—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
2 Jan. 2025
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Fender Electric Instruments introduces a single- and dual-pickup, solid-body electric guitar.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Orange County Register,
2 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Then, from April 23 to May 25, 2025, the Brisbane Comedy Festival will take over the city with more than 100 artists performing at four different venues.—
Sarah Reid,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Dec. 2024
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Jewish athletes distinguished themselves across events, venues and tiers of competition — from the Olympics to the major leagues to college ball.—
Jacob Gurvis,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Dec. 2024
Noun
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The county performs about 14,000 inspections annually, with 97% of establishments passing, spokesman Ken Casparis previously told The Sacramento Bee.—
Hannah Poukish,
Sacramento Bee,
3 Jan. 2025
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From a bar and a bookstore to a restaurant known for serving California politicians, some of Sacramento’s oldest establishments are still standing tall.—
Sarah Linn,
Sacramento Bee,
3 Jan. 2025
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Her professional journey began at 17 and rapidly evolved through leadership roles at prestigious organizations.—
Kyle J. Russell,
USA TODAY,
5 Jan. 2025
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Employee dissatisfaction has been growing for some time, with even top performers prioritizing job security over seeking new opportunities due to a lack of confidence in finding better roles.—
Christine Michel Carter,
Forbes,
5 Jan. 2025
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“Places.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/places. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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