as in location
the area or space occupied by or intended for something
the emplacement of the house, which is between two hulking mansions, makes it seem smaller than it is
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Recent Examples of emplacement
Despite earlier assurances from Chinese President Xi Jinping that China would not militarize the reefs, some now feature airstrips, missile emplacements, ports, and other military infrastructure.
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Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
They are dotted on top with Israeli gun emplacements, sandbagged bunkers, large concrete slabs, and a snaking electric fence.
—Chris Hedges, Harpers Magazine, 15 June 2024
Using the abbey as an observation post with gun emplacements near its foundation and in the surrounding cliffs, the Germans command the narrow mountain passes of Route 6—the road to Rome.
—Catherine Musemeche, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Feb. 2025
It was abandoned in 1865, when the war ended, but the cannon emplacements are still visible today, carved into the landscape.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 19 Jan. 2025
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Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
They are dotted on top with Israeli gun emplacements, sandbagged bunkers, large concrete slabs, and a snaking electric fence.
—Chris Hedges, Harpers Magazine, 15 June 2024
Using the abbey as an observation post with gun emplacements near its foundation and in the surrounding cliffs, the Germans command the narrow mountain passes of Route 6—the road to Rome.
—Catherine Musemeche, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Feb. 2025
It was abandoned in 1865, when the war ended, but the cannon emplacements are still visible today, carved into the landscape.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 19 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emplacement
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This type of flooding leads to disruptions such as road and business closures and longer commute times, occurring when tides reach anywhere from 1 to 2 feet above the daily average high tide, depending on location.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA Today,
26 May 2025
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The Last of Us Season 2 finale will pick up after Season 2, Episode 5, when Ellie tortured Nora for information about Abby’s location.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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In contrast to the open RCS platform, WhatsApp’s business broadcasts are paid, place limits on the numbers of messages that can be sent and are quality checked.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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The strike has been going on for close to a year, and there is no deal yet in place with video game companies.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
20 May 2025
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The River Electric, a chic camp resort, swim club, and event venue, opens May 23rd, offering a contemporary take on classic outdoor adventures.—
Regan Stephens,
Travel + Leisure,
20 May 2025
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The main tour makes way for MLP for a bit , then return in Mid-June for the Orange County Cup and favorite venue Life Time San Clemente.—
Todd Boss,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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The site indicated his arm strength (Grade 60,) and power potential (Grade 55,) as his best overall tools.—
Bernie Pleskoff,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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The entire left side of the block was razed and is now the site of Hill Wheatley Plaza.—
Ray Hanley,
Arkansas Online,
20 May 2025
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“Emplacement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emplacement. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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