LOCATE Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

locate

verb

ˈlō-ˌkāt

as in to find

to come upon after searching, study, or effort we were finally able to locate the missing cat, who had been sleeping in the closet the whole time

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Recent Examples of locate The squadron is located at Buckley Space Force Base in Aurora, Colorado, just outside of Denver. —

Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 24 Jan. 2025 Human remains have since been located, though they have not been identified. —

David Chiu, People.com, 23 Jan. 2025 The Museum of Broadway Theater fans can get a behind the scenes look at some of their favorite shows at The Museum of Broadway, located in Manhattan’s Theatre District. —

Emma Kershaw, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025 The Azusa Police Department this weekend arrested a homeless man suspected of setting a brush fire at a park located near the foothills. —

Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for locate

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Stearns scored 26 points, including 13 in the third quarter as the Vaqueros opened their 30-10 halftime lead to 51-25 despite Sage Hill starting to find its footing.

— Martin Henderson, Orange County Register, 25 Jan. 2025
Target is also where customers can find Tisdale's other Being Frenshe bodycare products.

— Hedy Phillips, People.com, 25 Jan. 2025