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present participle of place.

Definitions

placing

ADJECTIVE

pointing

Synonyms

STRONG

declaring denoting designating disclosing displaying evidencing evincing guiding manifesting marking revealing showing signifying specifying spotting steering

NOUN

composition

Synonyms

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architecture balance beauty configuration content design distribution formation harmony layout rhythm style

STRONG

agreement combination concord consonance constitution form makeup proportion relation spacing symmetry weave

Antonyms

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disproportion imbalance

STRONG

disagreement discord unevenness

NOUN

disposal

Synonyms

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allocation disposition distribution transfer

STRONG

action arrangement array assignment assortment bequest bestowal consignment control conveyance determination dispensation division effectuation end gift grouping order ordering position provision sequence

WEAK

winding-up

Antonyms

STRONG

beginning keeping start

WEAK

hold retention

NOUN

hierarchy

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pecking order ranking

STRONG

echelons grouping position pyramid scale

WEAK

chain of command due order

NOUN

installation

Synonyms

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accession coronation fitting furnishing inaugural induction installment investiture investment launching ordination positioning

WEAK

instatement setting up

NOUN

locating

Synonyms

STRONG

discovering establishing finding placement spotting unearthing

WEAK

digging up searching out

NOUN

pecking order

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food chain hierarchy power structure social structure

WEAK

chain of command class structure corporate ladder dominance due order echelons grouping line of dominance order position ranking scale social hierarchy social ladder social pyramid social stratification

NOUN

placement

Synonyms

STRONGEST

employment

STRONG

induction

Example Sentences

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"The placing of flags, effigies or other items on bonfires is not part of that tradition and should not take place," the party added.

From BBC • Jul. 9, 2026

But there is also logic to the modest valuation investors have been placing on the shares.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 7, 2026

Additionally, Microsoft is placing four of its gaming studios under new management.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 6, 2026

A memorial grew at the crash site, with friends and family members placing votive candles, balloons and flowers, according to footage published by OnSceneTV.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 3, 2026

Time for the Marvel Examination and placing our Level Ones into their Paragons.”

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton

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