as in situated
to arrange something in a certain spot or position
positioned the chairs around the room
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Recent Examples of positioned
Some praise the audacious strategic goal, pointing out that helps the business be positioned for changes in future technological currencies.
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Jim Osman, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Bake Christmas Cookies Well positioned within the Warehouse District, this elegant hotel (formerly Maison de la Luz) was built in the early 1900s and served as an annex to New Orleans's former city hall.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
The ninth flame on the menorah is called the shamash, which is often positioned higher or lower and used to light the other lights.
—Cailey Gleeson, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
Developers say the South Florida housing market is better-positioned now to offer condos.
—Lisa J. Huriash, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
Lewis, who read the quarterback perfectly and was initially positioned near the back of the end zone, broke hard toward the area before Maye had finished his delivery.
—Joe Buscaglia, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
They were positioned to qualify right until the end when a momentary checkup in their line allowed Jimmie Johnson to pull through, snatching the spot from them.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
From the dramatic curves of the cut-out bar and the curvy, velvety cut-out chairs, to the piano positioned in the center of everything, there’s something to draw the eye at every turn.
—Kristin L. Wolfe, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The actor has long positioned himself as a prominent proponent of women's rights and encouraged other men to adopt feminist values.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Jim Osman, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Bake Christmas Cookies Well positioned within the Warehouse District, this elegant hotel (formerly Maison de la Luz) was built in the early 1900s and served as an annex to New Orleans's former city hall.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
The ninth flame on the menorah is called the shamash, which is often positioned higher or lower and used to light the other lights.
—Cailey Gleeson, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
Developers say the South Florida housing market is better-positioned now to offer condos.
—Lisa J. Huriash, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
Lewis, who read the quarterback perfectly and was initially positioned near the back of the end zone, broke hard toward the area before Maye had finished his delivery.
—Joe Buscaglia, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
They were positioned to qualify right until the end when a momentary checkup in their line allowed Jimmie Johnson to pull through, snatching the spot from them.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
From the dramatic curves of the cut-out bar and the curvy, velvety cut-out chairs, to the piano positioned in the center of everything, there’s something to draw the eye at every turn.
—Kristin L. Wolfe, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The actor has long positioned himself as a prominent proponent of women's rights and encouraged other men to adopt feminist values.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for positioned
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That's particularly true with a place like Myanmar, a Southeast Asian nation of 54 million people situated precariously between China, India, Bangladesh and Thailand (and Laos).Derek Mitchell, NPR, 23 Dec. 2024
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The Hills Sculpture Park comprises 15 unique pieces from various artists situated throughout the golf course.Erik Matuszewski, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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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
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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
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The idea morphed into a bowl design that puts more of the 67.500 fans in the lower bowl than any other stadium in the league, also with the smallest upper deck in the NFL, says Evans, the designer of both SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, and U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.Tim Newcomb, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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The refusal to vacate has put the county in untested legal waters.Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
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Woods Canyon Lake is located east of Payson in the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests, in an area popular among hikers, anglers and other outdoor enthusiasts.Elena Santa Cruz, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
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It’s located in the French Quarter and is free to the public.Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Positioned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/positioned. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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