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position

Definition for position

noun as in physical place

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area, environment, location, point, post, seat, situation, spot, stand

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bearings, district, fix, geography, ground, locale, locality, locus, reference, region, scene, setting, site, space, station, surroundings, topography, tract, whereabouts

noun as in posture, stance

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arrangement, attitude, condition, situation, spot, stand, state, status

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ballgame, bearing, carriage, circumstances, deportment, disposition, form, habit, manner, mien, pass, plight, port, pose, predicament, strait

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how things stack up, like it is, the size of it

noun as in belief, point of view

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attitude, opinion, stance, stand, view, viewpoint

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angle, color, judgment, outlook, slant, standpoint

noun as in class, stature

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place, rank, reputation, situation, standing, status

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cachet, capacity, caste, character, consequence, dignity, footing, importance, prestige, sphere, station

noun as in responsibility in business or other enterprise

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duty, job, office, place, post, role, situation, slot, spot

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berth, billet, capacity, connection, do, employment, function, occupation, profession, trade

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verb as in place physically in location

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arrange, locate, put, stand, stick

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array, dispose, fix, set, settle

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Example Sentences

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He also shifted his position on the Russia-Ukraine war, saying for the first time last week that Ukraine could win all of its land back from Moscow.

From BBC

Among the position player group, there could be yet more decisions if the Dodgers elect to carry a maximum allotment of 13 pitchers.

From Los Angeles Times

Police Scotland responded by maintaining its original position - that it wasn't aware of any evidence the shootings were linked to the feud, or had been planned from Scotland.

From BBC

Even just a few metres from where Francisco Ojeda was taking position in the dusty street, residents go about their daily routine unperturbed.

From BBC

USC coach now has the talent and the depth at the position, helping create mismatches however they are deployed in the 12 formation.

From Los Angeles Times

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