as in situating
to arrange something in a certain spot or position
positioned the chairs around the room
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Recent Examples of positioning
By consolidating data, preparing your team and refining processes, AI agents can deliver transformative results while positioning your business for sustained innovation and growth.
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Afif Khoury, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
As equity markets stabilize and investor confidence rebuilds, fintechs are positioning themselves to take advantage of improved conditions.
—Zennon Kapron, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
This approach incentivizes loyalty while positioning your company as an employer of choice.
—Andre Pennington, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
For investors, the revival of ghost distilleries offers a rare blend of legacy and innovation, positioning these brands as compelling assets in a rapidly evolving market.
—Anthony Zhang, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
By focusing on the foundational elements of data management, security, and sustainability, organizations can set the stage for meaningful AI integration and innovation, positioning themselves for long-term success.
—Steve McDowell, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
This shift toward brand awareness campaigns suggests Amazon is successfully positioning itself as more than just a lower-funnel conversion platform.
—Kiri Masters, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
Not unlike the man who would later offer him a Cabinet position, the candidate seemed impervious to criticism, positioning himself as someone who was delivering inconvenient truths to an unyielding establishment.
—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 1 Dec. 2024
Still, plenty of investors aren’t waiting for any clarity on the election to start positioning for a bullish end to the year.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2024
Afif Khoury, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
As equity markets stabilize and investor confidence rebuilds, fintechs are positioning themselves to take advantage of improved conditions.
—Zennon Kapron, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
This approach incentivizes loyalty while positioning your company as an employer of choice.
—Andre Pennington, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
For investors, the revival of ghost distilleries offers a rare blend of legacy and innovation, positioning these brands as compelling assets in a rapidly evolving market.
—Anthony Zhang, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
By focusing on the foundational elements of data management, security, and sustainability, organizations can set the stage for meaningful AI integration and innovation, positioning themselves for long-term success.
—Steve McDowell, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
This shift toward brand awareness campaigns suggests Amazon is successfully positioning itself as more than just a lower-funnel conversion platform.
—Kiri Masters, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
Not unlike the man who would later offer him a Cabinet position, the candidate seemed impervious to criticism, positioning himself as someone who was delivering inconvenient truths to an unyielding establishment.
—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 1 Dec. 2024
Still, plenty of investors aren’t waiting for any clarity on the election to start positioning for a bullish end to the year.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for positioning
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The Nordstroms have been able to improve Rack by placing a greater focus on better brands at the off-pricer, including some of the better-selling labels that can found at the Nordstrom full-price department stores.David Moin, WWD, 24 Dec. 2024
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One potential remedy that can be imposed under this law is placing tariffs on the products in question.Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
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Adding him would work wonders for putting the team back in the World Series after a disappointing 2024 season.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Curry mentioned the need to be more aggressive earlier in the game, noting that could mean putting him on the ball more often in the first quarter.Anthony Slater, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Prosecutors allege his long-standing ties to Chinese law enforcement were instrumental in earlier efforts to intimidate dissidents, including locating a pro-democracy activist in California.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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That involves meticulously separating the kidneys, removing fat and locating the necessary veins and arteries.Rob Stein, NPR, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Positioning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/positioning. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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