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
The island nation, situated above a volcanic hotspot in the North Atlantic, has a long history of volcanic eruptions, with an average of one eruption occurring every four to five years.
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Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
Neighboring Pacific Palisades pads Next, the duo expanded their footprint in the Pacific Palisades with the purchase of two neighboring properties, each situated on one-acre lots overlooking the sea.
—Joyce Chen, Architectural Digest, 19 Nov. 2024
Biden took a helicopter tour of the jungle around Manaus and visited a nearby nature reserve situated where the Negro and Amazon rivers meet, signing a declaration designating Nov. 17 International Conservation Day.
—Peter Weber, theweek, 18 Nov. 2024
Those that do participate are expected to follow guidelines regarding items placed on the table and where they are situated, said Lauren Lilly, marketing coach for Bubba's 33.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 11 Nov. 2024
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Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
Neighboring Pacific Palisades pads Next, the duo expanded their footprint in the Pacific Palisades with the purchase of two neighboring properties, each situated on one-acre lots overlooking the sea.
—Joyce Chen, Architectural Digest, 19 Nov. 2024
Biden took a helicopter tour of the jungle around Manaus and visited a nearby nature reserve situated where the Negro and Amazon rivers meet, signing a declaration designating Nov. 17 International Conservation Day.
—Peter Weber, theweek, 18 Nov. 2024
Those that do participate are expected to follow guidelines regarding items placed on the table and where they are situated, said Lauren Lilly, marketing coach for Bubba's 33.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 11 Nov. 2024
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Adam Trautman scored a TD with just over five minutes left in the first half, and the Broncos put together a touchdown drive that ended with just over five minutes remaining in the game.Joe Nguyen, The Denver Post, 18 Dec. 2024
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The new plan, put forward by Immigration Minister Marc Miller, called for a 20% reduction in permanent residents in 2025, then continued to drop by roughly 4% annually through 2027.Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 18 Dec. 2024
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To verify these findings, the team next conducted three online surveys in which participants—who identified explicitly as Democrat or Republican—were first placed in either a highly politically polarized or a low-polarization scenario.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Engaging with posts from peers or industry figures not only demonstrates your support but also places your name on their posts, increasing reach.Justin Nassiri, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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The 950-square-foot store is located at 2300 Kalakaua Ave.Anthony DeMarco, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Naila immediately began calling anyone in Syria who might help locate her sister and her family.Salma Abdelaziz, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
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This time, Trump is better positioned than before to make his mark on the country.Evan Clark, WWD, 16 Dec. 2024
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By aligning their strategies with these trends, executives can position their organizations as innovators in a rapidly evolving landscape.Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Situate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/situate. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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