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position

[puh-zish-uhn] / pəˈzɪʃ ən /
NOUN
physical place
Synonyms
STRONGEST
area environment location point post seat situation spot stand
STRONG
bearings district fix geography ground locale locality locus reference region scene setting site space station surroundings topography tract whereabouts
Antonyms
WEAK
unemployment
NOUN
posture, stance
Synonyms
STRONGEST
arrangement attitude condition situation spot stand state status
STRONG
ballgame bearing carriage circumstances deportment disposition form habit manner mien pass plight port pose predicament strait
WEAK
how things stack up like it is the size of it
Antonyms
STRONG
disarrangement good fortune solution
WEAK
unemployment
NOUN
belief, point of view
Synonyms
STRONGEST
attitude opinion stance stand view viewpoint
STRONG
angle color judgment outlook slant standpoint
Antonyms
WEAK
unemployment
NOUN
class, stature
Synonyms
STRONGEST
place rank reputation situation standing status
STRONG
cachet capacity caste character consequence dignity footing importance prestige sphere station
Antonyms
STRONG
insignificance lowliness
WEAK
unemployment
NOUN
responsibility in business or other enterprise
Synonyms
STRONGEST
duty job office place post role situation slot spot
STRONG
berth billet capacity connection do employment function occupation profession trade
WEAK
nine-to-five
Antonyms
STRONGEST
unemployment
STRONG
entertainment fun hobby pastime
VERB
place physically in location
Synonyms
STRONGEST
arrange locate put stand stick
STRONG
array dispose fix set settle
WEAK
lay out
Antonyms
STRONGEST
displace refuse remove
STRONG
disarrange disturb unsettle
WEAK
lose

Example Sentences

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He estimated that the company’s current cash position will last four about six more quarters.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 12, 2026

Javokhir Sindarov, a 20-year-old from Uzbekistan, is in a commanding position at the Candidates tournament, where the winner gets the chance to play for the World Chess Championship.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

James is in this position in the wake of injuries to Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

Including Ngumoha would be the high-risk strategy, and Slot's natural default position has been conservatism this season.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

“Rhys, dude,” says Derek from his position atop one of the barstools.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam

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Argumentative Writing

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Argumentative Writing, List 1

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