situate

verb

ˈsi-chə-ˌwāt How to pronounce situate (audio)
Definition of situatenext
as in to put
to arrange something in a certain spot or position the new industrial complex is situated near the highway

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Recent Examples of situate Available in pink or blue, the toy—which attaches to crib bars or can be situated near your child’s sleeping space—features a relaxing array of sounds, lights, and music, along with gentle motion, to encourage your darling to doze. — Melissa Willets, Parents, 1 July 2026 The modern building is an exciting addition to the Fort Worth Cultural District and people are situated in backs around the lobby. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 July 2026 It’s situated in downtown Sarasota near Sarasota Bay, putting you close to an array of restaurants and attractions like The Bay park and Selby Gardens. — Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 30 June 2026 Ukraine's military general staff said Monday that the strike caused a fire at the facility, which is situated nearly 2,500 kilometers (1,553 miles) from Ukrainian territory and close to Russia's border with Kazakhstan. — Sam Meredith, CNBC, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for situate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for situate
  1. put
  2. place
  3. locate
  4. position
  5. lay
Verb
  • In his fifth-inning at-bat, Stephenson was on the other side of two successful challenges by Rutschman that put him down 1-2 in the count instead of up 3-0.
    — C. Trent Rosecrans, New York Times, 6 July 2026
  • Go on, put the 131-cube (2,147 cc) monster engine into that one.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 July 2026
Definition of put
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  • By then Tanacharison is telling Washington that he is mystically protected, in the mode of certain Indigenous warriors who were placed on earth to be leaders.
    — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 1 July 2026
  • The Supreme Court lifted a block that a lower court placed on the stops.
    — Bart Jansen, USA Today, 1 July 2026
Definition of place
Verb
  • The incident happened Friday in Yountville, an unincorporated town located 43 miles north of San Francisco.
    — Jason Green, Mercury News, 7 July 2026
  • The annual memorial, organized by Castile’s mother, Valerie Castile, took place Monday night at the Philando Castile Peace Garden, located outside the north entrance to the Minnesota State Fairgrounds.
    — Tyler Quattrin, Twin Cities, 7 July 2026
Definition of locate
Verb
  • Astronomers have been aware of the Milky Way's arms for at least a century, but mapping them has always been difficult since Earth is positioned inside one of them.
    — James Cirrone, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026
  • Khutor added that the company’s experience developing drones during Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has positioned it to meet growing international demand.
    — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 4 July 2026
Definition of position
Verb
  • The pilot program has laid bare a host of questions about the role of AI in medicine, including how it should be regulated, whether doctors should be able to veto it, and what kind of safety measures are needed to protect patients.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 July 2026
  • During his 24 years on the Board of Supervisors, Haggerty’s vision of a connected Bay Area laid the groundwork for some of the largest infrastructure projects under construction today.
    — Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 6 July 2026
Definition of lay

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“Situate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/situate. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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