well-placed

adjective

ˈwel-ˈplāst How to pronounce well-placed (audio)
: appropriately or advantageously directed or positioned
well-placed informants
well-placed trust
a well-placed blow

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Relying heavily on real-life stunt work rather than special effects, director Vanselow demonstrates that Neeson’s trust in his skills is well-placed. — Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 28 Oct. 2026 But the concern over AI's impact on current worker groups is well-placed, even if ultimately society adapts around step-function technological change. — Michael Santoli, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2026 The technology and design method means Adidas is well-placed to handle sudden growth spurts — Sullivan, born in 2009, is feasibly yet to fully mature physically. — Liam Tharme, New York Times, 3 Oct. 2026 His finish was well-placed, and Colorado looked to be flying away from home. — Spencer Baldwin, Denver Post, 27 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for well-placed

Word History

First Known Use

1540, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of well-placed was in 1540

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“Well-placed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/well-placed. Accessed 1 Nov. 2026.

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