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
These new batteries aim to address current production challenges while positioning Tesla as a leader in battery technology.
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Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
The feature debuted at the Venice Film Festival, with North American distributor A24 positioning the drama as an Oscar contender.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 3 Oct. 2024
By building long-term partnerships, brands benefit from creators’ continuous growth and evolving influence, positioning them to access new audiences and stay relevant in an ever-changing media landscape.
—Jamie Gutfreund, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Tracking back defensively, getting into defensive duels and positioning himself better on defense, if not winning the ball back entirely.
—Braidon Nourse, The Denver Post, 1 Oct. 2024
Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
The feature debuted at the Venice Film Festival, with North American distributor A24 positioning the drama as an Oscar contender.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 3 Oct. 2024
By building long-term partnerships, brands benefit from creators’ continuous growth and evolving influence, positioning them to access new audiences and stay relevant in an ever-changing media landscape.
—Jamie Gutfreund, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Tracking back defensively, getting into defensive duels and positioning himself better on defense, if not winning the ball back entirely.
—Braidon Nourse, The Denver Post, 1 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for positioning
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Witnesses told investigators that Thomas was seen hours later struggling to drag something wrapped in a blue tarp down the apartment building stairs before placing the tarp in Abraham’s car, according to the affidavit.Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
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Two filmmakers are watching A mystery man has a penchant for placing full bottles of human urine on a specific electrical box on Colorado Boulevard.Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
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These good Samaritans respond to rescue calls at any hour of the day, often putting their own safety at risk.Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
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The pessimists believe that robots will take over human jobs, putting millions out of work.Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
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In a 2022 report on best practices for warehouse projects under the state’s environmental laws, the state attorney general’s office recommends locating warehouse facilities so that their property lines are at least 1,000 feet from the property lines of sensitive sites such as homes and schools.Rebecca Plevin, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2024
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Here are some tips and tricks for locating a draft.Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Sep. 2024
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“Positioning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/positioning. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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