as in to put
to arrange something in a certain spot or position
the new industrial complex is situated near the highway
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Recent Examples of situate
Further up the tower, the open living/kitchen/dining area is situated on the fourth floor in the old water tank.
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Adam Williams, New Atlas, 4 Feb. 2025
He's also gotten some real immersion to help situate him in Owen's shoes.
—Julia Moore, People.com, 31 Jan. 2025
Built in 2018 and situated on a 1.3-acre lot, the brick house has 5 ½ bathrooms and two fireplaces, according to public records.
—Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2025
The idea is that both parts of the business will be better situated for growth on their own, including M&A on either the merger or acquisition side.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 27 Jan. 2025
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Adam Williams, New Atlas, 4 Feb. 2025
He's also gotten some real immersion to help situate him in Owen's shoes.
—Julia Moore, People.com, 31 Jan. 2025
Built in 2018 and situated on a 1.3-acre lot, the brick house has 5 ½ bathrooms and two fireplaces, according to public records.
—Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2025
The idea is that both parts of the business will be better situated for growth on their own, including M&A on either the merger or acquisition side.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 27 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for situate
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Animals puts Yeun back in business with not just Netflix but with Artists Equity as the actor stars with Affleck and Damon in RIP, an upcoming crime thriller directed by Joe Carnahan.—
Borys Kit,
The Hollywood Reporter,
10 Feb. 2025
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By the time Bar-Kar contacted her with the hopes of portraying her life onscreen, Ian put her through the paces and asked her to make a 20-minute film as a pitch.—
Audra Heinrichs,
Rolling Stone,
10 Feb. 2025
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Quarles was initially announced for release to the Campo home, but sheriff’s officials announced this week that Wakefield will be placed there instead.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Feb. 2025
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What To Know Ali placed a temporary injunction on Secretary of State Marco Rubio and others in the Trump administration, at the request of two aid agencies that receive funding from USAID, AIDS Vaccine Advocacy Coalition and Global Health Council.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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The region is located within Mare Crisium, a 300-mile-wide basin in the northeast quadrant of the moon's near side, that is believed to have been created by early volcanic eruptions and flooded with basaltic lava more than 3 billion years ago.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
18 Feb. 2025
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The specimens were located on the banks of the Chel River in the town of Kalimpong in West Bengal after researchers caught wind that it was being consumed by a local tribe, the paper states.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
17 Feb. 2025
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Plus, Canada’s population is diverse—in part because during Trump’s first term, Trudeau positioned Canada as a safer alternative for immigrants.—
Talib Visram,
TIME,
7 Feb. 2025
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By adding to a treasure trove of assets, Peterson is positioning the Hornets to be in the conversation and at the table in the offseason trade market, when player movement is often more calculated.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Situate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/situate. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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