Thesaurus results for LOCATION

location

noun

lō-ˈkā-shən

Definition of location

as in venue

the area or space occupied by or intended for something we chose the historic church on Main Street as the location for the ceremony

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Recent Examples of location The Commissioners Court approved a plan leaving 93 fewer polling sites than the 2022 midterm, with O’Hare saying each Election Day location costs about $4,500 and Simmons opposing any reduction. — Rachel Royster. Produced With Ai Assistance, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Oct. 2026 The backstory Opened in early 2024, this hotel is Thompson’s fourth Texas location. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Oct. 2026 These names tended to relate to a specific location (such as a street or square) or were extremely vague. — Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026 The growing chain just opened its second Treasure Valley location at 209 1st Ave. — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 16 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for location

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Noun

Symphony plans new Plaza venue The Kansas City Symphony plans to break ground in 2026 on a new 4,600-seat concert venue near the Country Club Plaza.

— Neil Nakahodo, Kansas City Star, 18 Oct. 2026
However, both defenses allow more than 25 points per game, and the indoor venue removes weather disruption.

— Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of venue

Noun

The claim that Ukraine has halted its strikes on energy sites could not be independently verified, but neither Russian officials nor media have reported Ukrainian attacks on oil refineries since the energy truce was announced.

— HANNA ARHIROVA, Arkansas Online, 14 Oct. 2026
Theme park fans best know it as the site that is said to have inspired Walt Disney to dream up what would become the Disneyland Resort, and it has been shuttered since 2022.

— Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of site

Noun

Within an hour, the incident was estimated at about 35 acres, including various spot fires that erupted as winds pushed the flames forward.

— Tom Tapp, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2026
Richards, who is competing for a spot on the Heat’s standard roster, totaled 11 points on 4-of-5 shooting from the field and 3-of-5 shooting from the foul line, five rebounds and one block in 16 minutes in his start for Adebayo.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of spot

Noun

Berkowicz, 65, opposes Illinois’ sanctuary-state law and believes the state imposes too many mandates on localities.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026
In that scenario, energy companies and the localities seeking to recoup funds for climate change damages would remain in legal limbo.

— Henry Gass, Christian Science Monitor, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of locality

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