Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for placing. Search instead for placin.
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
STRONGEST
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
STRONGEST
disproportion imbalance
STRONG
disagreement discord unevenness
NOUN
disposal
Synonyms
STRONGEST
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
Synonyms
STRONGEST
pecking order ranking
STRONG
echelons grouping position pyramid scale
WEAK
chain of command due order
NOUN
installation
Synonyms
STRONG
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
Synonyms
STRONGEST
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

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The new specimen predates them by 20 million years, placing M. cousteaui near the base of the chelicerate lineage.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

However, the Nottinghamshire batter hopes placing a greater emphasis on fitness and being in the right frame of mind will prevent his international career from ending before he wants it to.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

By placing them side by side with his preparatory drawings, visitors can better understand Raphael's creative process.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

The company is placing renewed emphasis on its “freemium” offerings, but that move presents growth challenges in the near term.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026

I sat at our table, and he slid the eggs onto two plates, placing them in front of us and sitting beside me.

From "The Science of Breakable Things" by Tae Keller

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.