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noun

ˈsīt How to pronounce site (audio)
Definition of sitenext
as in location
the area or space occupied by or intended for something this field is the intended site for a new shopping mall

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verb

as in to situate

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Recent Examples of site
Noun
The closure left roughly 20,000 people living within a half-mile of the site with one less full-service grocery store. — CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026 Because the sites are generally located at least 100 feet away from any trails, visiting them can require bushwhacking through swampy terrain or dense undergrowth, dodging branches and the occasional cobweb. — John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2026 But most of those reactions — injection site pain, muscle and joint pain, nausea and vomiting, fever, headache and chills — were mild to moderate and went away within days. — Elise Haulund, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026 Mayor Ross McMullin and the Keller City Council unanimously approved a resolution early Thursday morning in opposition to an upcoming data center proposed for a site in Westlake near the Keller border. — Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for site
Recent Examples of Synonyms for site
  1. location
  2. situate
  3. venue
  4. set up
  5. place
  6. stick
  7. embed
  8. lodge
Noun
  • The prime location and low light pollution make AutoCamp a solid stargazing location, so most guests return after dark.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Murdaugh’s defense quickly responded on Thursday, arguing none of the alternative locations proposed by the state meet their criteria.
    — Devon M. Sayers, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of location
Verb
  • On Tuesday, voters will decide whether to allow the city to partner with a private company to return the unique stadium situated on Virginia Key across the water from downtown Miami to its former glory.
    — David Fischer, Fortune, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Luwi was waiting outside the fence of the airport, which is situated in the center of Goroka, its runway stretching almost as long as the town itself.
    — Rachel Aviv, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of situate
Noun
  • In 1898, Steel Pier opened, which became a venue for entertainment and excitement.
    — Ryan Hughes, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Unlike the other two tournaments, the BMW Championship is the only PGA Tour event that changes venues year to year, and this year’s host is a former major championship venue.
    — Tim Corlett, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of venue
Verb
  • Loewe's Harrods space is set up to showcase the brand's philosophy of technology designed to integrate seamlessly into contemporary living environments.
    — John Archer, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
  • There are also regulatory hurdles to overcome in every community where Amazon wants to set up operations.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of set up
Noun
  • Flatten the ball into a rectangular shape, place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, and chill in the refrigerator for 10 minutes.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of place
Verb
  • At the time, Valli’s rep told Variety in a statement that the musician decided to cancel the shows instead of rescheduling them so that his fans with tickets would not be stuck in limbo.
    — Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Stickers are stuck in the wrong spot, Trevor Etienne gets put on the board when it was meant to be his brother Travis, and owners look frantically for a Stefon Diggs or Keenan Allen sticker that doesn’t exist in the pack.
    — Bill Reinhard, New York Daily News, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of stick
Verb
  • Images created by Google's AI tools normally have a small sparkle icon embedded in the bottom right corner.
    — Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 15 Aug. 2026
  • For example, antiquarian scholars introduced the erroneous notion that druids built stone circles—most notably Stonehenge—for their ceremonies, an idea that became embedded in the popular imagination during the 18th century.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of embed
Verb
  • Does a frontline soldier trapped with poor comms in a dugout have enough time to study the choices and lodge a vote?
    — Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Castro, 52, is accused of firing a gun through the front door of a Minneapolis home, striking Sosa-Celis in the leg with a bullet that lodged in a child’s bedroom wall.
    — MARK VANCLEAVE, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026
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