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noun

ˈplās How to pronounce place (audio)
Definition of placenext
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as in location
the area or space occupied by or intended for something the place chosen for the picnic there's the place where I left my umbrella

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as in facility
a building, room, or suite of rooms occupied by a service business we're going to our favorite place to eat

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as in position
an assignment at which one regularly works for pay a friend got her a place in a department store's clothing department

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as in room
an extent or area available for or used up by some activity or thing let's make a place around our campfire for the newest member of our group

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as in role
the action for which a person or thing is specially fitted or used or for which a thing exists knew his place in the organization

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as in residence
the place where one lives they have a nice little place in the country

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as in level
the placement of someone or something in relation to others in a vertical arrangement came in fourth place in the marathon

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as in niche
a situation or activity for which a person or thing is best suited with skills largely limited to those honed from endless hours of video games, he was having a hard time finding a place in the business world

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as in chapter
an individual part of a process, series, or ranking well, in the first place, you shouldn't even be here

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place

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verb

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as in to put
to arrange something in a certain spot or position he carefully placed the flowers in a vase

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as in to rank
to arrange or assign according to type I'd place those cyclists in the advanced group for the training ride

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as in to estimate
to decide the size, amount, number, or distance of (something) without actual measurement I'd place that as roughly the third largest house in the neighborhood

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as in to be
to take or have a certain position within a group arranged in vertical classes placed second in the competition

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as in to appoint
to pick (someone) by one's authority for a specific position or duty placed the recent college grad in the company's research and development division

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as in to introduce
to present or bring forward for discussion once again the issue of recurrent vandalism at the high school was placed before the town council

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as in to hire
to provide with a paying job most of the trainees at the TV station are placed in clerical positions

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Recent Examples of place
Noun
Cowboy boots, micro-minis, oversized hats, and platform sandals have all had their moments, but one thing never changes—Saint-Tropez is not a one-outfit kind of place, even for the most committed minimalist. — Lanie Goodman, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026 Nor is there any limit on how long the tariffs can stay in place. — CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
Verb
The Moment of Choice Looks Different in Person The physical shelf places competing options within the consumer’s immediate environment. — Connie Etemadi, Freep.com, 18 Aug. 2026 Walk in a straight line placing the heel of one foot directly in front of the toes of the other foot. — Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for place
Recent Examples of Synonyms for place
  1. location
  2. facility
  3. position
  4. room
  5. role
  6. residence
  7. level
  8. niche
Noun
  • Considering the remote location, the camp’s range of wellness treatments is impressive, from rose-clay exfoliation wraps to full manis and pedis to massages with Namibian calabash gourds.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Last week, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution published an exclusive first look at the forthcoming second location of longtime Buckhead staple Hal’s The Steakhouse, which will open next year in the Patterson House at Spring Quarter.
    — Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of location
Noun
  • The system, developed to protect airbases and other military facilities, cannot currently detect or jam some frequencies used by newer Chinese drones and has limited protection against emerging threats.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Ukrainian forces also again targeted facilities belonging to Russia's e-commerce giant Wildberries.
    — David Brennan, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of facility
Noun
  • The vessel had switched off its AIS transponder, a marine radio device that broadcasts a ship’s identity, speed, course and position.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Prior to the 10th, the Angels had only one runner in scoring position all night, in the second inning.
    — Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of position
Noun
  • Rooms There are just 13 rooms, each quietly refined with a riverside color palette and floor-to-ceiling windows.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The attack caused damage to the engine room and resulted in a crew casualty, the maritime agency said, adding that the remaining crew were being assisted by the Omani Coast Guard.
    — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of room
Noun
  • One scrapbook is filled with newspaper clippings documenting the hospital's role in the community over the decades.
    — Madeleine Wright, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • If cave paintings tell the stories of the earliest human life, factices — the once-ubiquitous oversized perfume bottle replicas — play a similar role in revealing the histories of fragrance.
    — Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of role
Noun
  • Specifically, the proposal would eliminate foreign-currency gain or loss on qualifying principal-residence mortgages and increase the de minimis exclusion for personal foreign-currency gains from $200 to $1,000.
    — Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Much of the home is outfitted with original fixtures and an array of bespoke touches that the renowned architect handcrafted for his family residence.
    — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of residence
Noun
  • The scrutiny at the club is like no other, the media attention can be smothering and the level expected from fans is so high.
    — Ben Church, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
  • In 2024, white men made up a little more than half of Delta Air Lines’ executives, senior-level officials and managers.
    — Mirtha Donastorg, AJC.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of level
Noun
  • The mezzo-soprano was already vastly experienced in singing at sporting events and had carved out a niche for herself as the go-to performer on the big cricketing occasion.
    — Paul Newman, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Having an executive coach is pretty standard now, but Barton says there is a growing niche within the CEO coaching world specifically tailored to helping executives prepare for active retirement and build their legacy.
    — Phil Wahba, Fortune, 19 Aug. 2026
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“Place.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/place. Accessed 22 Aug. 2026.

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