as in to put
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 situate
Fast time … Interspersed throughout the exhibition are vibrant artworks that situate women amid the electrifying rush of modern life.
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Brigit Katz, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 Jan. 2025
Nature’s gentle breezes will situate those seeds randomly throughout your yard.
—Clarence Schmidt, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2025
The boutique, situated near stores such as Y-3, Ganni, Sandro, Skims, Prada and Dior, marks the latest move in the brand’s expansion, with plans to roll out several more brick-and-mortar locations in key markets.
—Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 6 Jan. 2025
It is situated at the northwestern tip of the African continent.
—Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Jan. 2025
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Brigit Katz, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 Jan. 2025
Nature’s gentle breezes will situate those seeds randomly throughout your yard.
—Clarence Schmidt, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2025
The boutique, situated near stores such as Y-3, Ganni, Sandro, Skims, Prada and Dior, marks the latest move in the brand’s expansion, with plans to roll out several more brick-and-mortar locations in key markets.
—Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 6 Jan. 2025
It is situated at the northwestern tip of the African continent.
—Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for situate
Verb
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Later that day, things went further downhill when Erin and Brynn put Erin’s husband, Abe, on speakerphone as a joke.—
As told to Lindy Segal,
Glamour,
29 Jan. 2025
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In August, the agency decided not to risk putting the duo on Starliner for the trip home.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
29 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Childbirth can be a difficult experience and while the bulk of the stress and strain is undoubtedly placed on the mom, dads experience a roller coaster of emotions too.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
21 Jan. 2025
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For example, for the first draw, one of the clubs ranked 23rd or 24th will be drawn in one side of the bracket, leaving the other to be automatically placed on the opposite side.—
Eduardo Tansley,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
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The squadron is located at Buckley Space Force Base in Aurora, Colorado, just outside of Denver.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
24 Jan. 2025
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The trailhead is located near the end of Comanche Mesa Road, across Highway FM 170 from the Lajitas General Store.—
Pam LeBlanc,
Southern Living,
24 Jan. 2025
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By trapping itself within the Paris framework, the U.S. was playing along with Chinese ambitions, positioning itself to squander America’s natural energy advantage, and inflicting terrible harm on its auto sector.—
The Editors,
National Review,
27 Jan. 2025
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His Paris debut positions him as a rising force in fashion, blending cultural storytelling with avant-garde design.—
Rhonda Richford,
WWD,
27 Jan. 2025
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“Situate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/situate. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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