position 1 of 2

noun

pə-ˈzi-shən How to pronounce position (audio)
Definition of positionnext
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as in job
an assignment at which one regularly works for pay he holds the position of manager at the store

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2
as in role
the action for which a person or thing is specially fitted or used or for which a thing exists man's position in the universe

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3
as in location
the area or space occupied by or intended for something I knew that someone had been in the room because the chair was out of its usual position

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as in station
the place where someone is assigned to stand or remain the soldiers were commanded to hold their position on the hill at all costs

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as in level
the placement of someone or something in relation to others in a vertical arrangement holds the lead position in the standings

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position

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verb

as in to place
to arrange something in a certain spot or position positioned the chairs around the room

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Recent Examples of position
Noun
In the postseason, the Dodgers are just 3-for-32 with runners in scoring position. — Ryan Canfield Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026 No side have spent a larger share of match time in winning positions than Chelsea’s 53 per cent, and those game states help to explain both their strong attacking numbers and porous defensive record. — Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 15 Oct. 2026
Verb
The spacecraft was subsequently transported over land back to Starbase and positioned for reorientation outside the Megabay. — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 14 Oct. 2026 HomeView has a touchscreen, but Apple is also positioning it as being an easier way to talk to Siri at home without having to reach for your phone. — Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for position
Recent Examples of Synonyms for position
  1. job
  2. role
  3. location
  4. station
  5. level
  6. place
  7. situation
  8. purpose
Noun
  • The protection of American jobs justified the chains of bondage, or so the argument went.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Was Sarandos courting Bloys for a top job at the streamer, perhaps to take the job then held by Bajaria?
    — Matt Donnelly, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of job
Noun
  • While Spain's government has defended Rabat's role in helping the return of the majority of the 80,000 who entered Ceuta, many in Spain, including police and some lawmakers, doubt that Rabat could not have known about the mass movement of people.
    — JOSEPH WILSON, Arkansas Online, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Rusnak agreed that Democrats’ resurgence in Ohio is a result of national politics but added that the state’s candidates have played a role as well.
    — Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of role
Noun
  • These locations support fabrication, thermal protection systems, tooling, logistics, and materials handling.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Now in its sixth edition, the program will take place in 65 locations across 11 countries, with 23 first-time venues and the addition of 10 nighttime events.
    — Denni Hu, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of location
Noun
  • There was organic buildup inside an ice chute at the mixology drink station.
    — NWA Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026
  • That device, of course, is a loop station, which allows Sheeran to record guitar parts, percussion and vocals in real time, then layer them together to create the sound of a much larger ensemble.
    — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of station
Noun
  • At the end of September, leaders of several of the biggest AI companies went to the White House and signed an accord committing to internal risk controls, independent audits and board-level oversight of safety.
    — Giorgos Tsetis, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2026
  • But the posting of the media list signaled, at least on an organizational level, the trip was going ahead.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of level
Verb
  • It was discovered the hot box was not turned on soon enough prior to placing hot food in the unit.
    — NWA Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026
  • These devices can be placed onto a balcony, backyard, or patio, and easily set up to start powering homes right away.
    — Liz Krueger, New York Daily News, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of place
Noun
  • The security situation in southern Lebanon has worsened substantially since then, with the outbreak of the latest Israel-Hezbollah war in March.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Hailey, who was sitting and listening, likens their situations.
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of situation
Noun
  • On a blistering surprise EP, Deafheaven find the vicious attack and grandiose drama of symphonic black metal perfectly suited to their purposes.
    — Patrick Lyons, Pitchfork, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Aside from being part of the salon decor, the sculpture’s purpose, Ingram explained, is to introduce Vero’s service to his clientele.
    — Ari Stark, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
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“Position.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/position. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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