situating

verb

Definition of situatingnext
present participle of situate
as in placing
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 Synonyms for situating
  1. placing
  2. putting
  3. positioning
  4. locating
Verb
  • 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
  • Surcharges ocean carriers are placing on containers could reach millions of dollars in penalties, according to a CNBC review of notices sent to clients.
    Lori Ann LaRocco, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of placing
Verb
  • 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
  • Allen Media Group, the owner of TV’s Weather Channel and 27 TV stations, is putting Nielsen in a closer embrace after giving the measurement giant a colder shoulder last year.
    Brian Steinberg, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of putting
Verb
  • These new batteries aim to address current production challenges while positioning Tesla as a leader in battery technology.
    Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 4 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
Definition of positioning
Verb
  • Here are some tips and tricks for locating a draft.
    Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Sep. 2024
  • 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
Definition of locating
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