POSITION Synonyms: 146 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

pə-ˈzi-shən

Definition of position

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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Relevance

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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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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

Since the founding of NATO after World War II, the United States has underwritten Europe’s defense and held the top military command position in the alliance. — Jennifer Kavanagh, Foreign Affairs, 28 Aug. 2026 Iceland, which has a robust coast guard but no army or defense ministry of its own, finds itself in an interesting position in a world of great power coercion. — Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026

Verb

Donica describes it as the first comprehensive longevity program built specifically around brain aging in healthy, high-functioning people, positioned as prevention rather than treatment. — Eman Bare, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026 The seat can be positioned in a chaise-like lounge setting between upright and fully flat, while the suite includes a 17-inch 4K screen, wireless charging, Bluetooth connectivity and several separate storage areas. — Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for position

Recent Examples of Synonyms for position

Noun

In April, Flock Safety opened a 97,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Smyrna that is intended to create more than 200 jobs over the next three years as part of a $10 million investment.

— Irene Wright, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2026
The Giants are entrusting Bryce Eldridge, their 21-year-old rookie, with the job of protecting Devers in the lineup.

— Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of job

Noun

That last might be especially true for female human beings who may be more encouraged to have derived an identity based on our role as marital partner or parent.

— Gloria Steinem, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026
The case turned into a years-long legal saga, with multiple people convicted of their roles in arranging the hit, including Wendi’s brother, Charlie Adelson, and her mother, Donna.

— Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of role

Noun

Starting Sunday, customers will be able to go to the new location for brunch, which is the regular menu with the addition of a breakfast sandwich.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 28 Aug. 2026
The county was also the location of a high-profile immigration raid in Wilder last October, where over 100 people were detained at a horse racetrack, a popular gathering spot for Latino families in the area.

— Rachel Spacek, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of location

Noun

After filling our brushes with mouthwash from docking station reservoirs, Sarah and I brushed our teeth side-by-side (a first for both of us professionally).

— Jenny Bailly, Allure, 1 Sep. 2026
Authorities said video footage showed Robinson, who then lived in Washington County, Utah, arriving and moving around on the campus, as member station KUER reported.

— Bill Chappell, NPR, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of station

Verb

He was placed on probation and had to serve 50 hours of community service.

— Bob Harkins, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
Within the last few days, the Channahon Police Department also announced an officer allegedly used the Flock camera system for unauthorized purposes and placed the officer on administrative leave.

— Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of place

Noun

The Samuels’ run, however, was the spark that lit the fuse after the Caravan was denied on a fourth-and-short situation on its opening possession.

— Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026
Meanwhile, Fed policy uncertainty, the Middle East situation, and an earnings season burdened with high expectations could all act as catalysts for fresh turbulence.

— , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026

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