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position

[puh-zish-uhn] / pəˈzɪʃ ən /
NOUN
physical place
Synonyms
STRONGEST
area environment location point post seat situation spot stand
STRONG
bearings district fix geography ground locale locality locus reference region scene setting site space station surroundings topography tract whereabouts
Antonyms
WEAK
unemployment
NOUN
posture, stance
Synonyms
STRONGEST
arrangement attitude condition situation spot stand state status
STRONG
ballgame bearing carriage circumstances deportment disposition form habit manner mien pass plight port pose predicament strait
WEAK
how things stack up like it is the size of it
Antonyms
STRONG
disarrangement good fortune solution
WEAK
unemployment
NOUN
belief, point of view
Synonyms
STRONGEST
attitude opinion stance stand view viewpoint
STRONG
angle color judgment outlook slant standpoint
Antonyms
WEAK
unemployment
NOUN
class, stature
Synonyms
STRONGEST
place rank reputation situation standing status
STRONG
cachet capacity caste character consequence dignity footing importance prestige sphere station
Antonyms
STRONG
insignificance lowliness
WEAK
unemployment
NOUN
responsibility in business or other enterprise
Synonyms
STRONGEST
duty job office place post role situation slot spot
STRONG
berth billet capacity connection do employment function occupation profession trade
WEAK
nine-to-five
Antonyms
STRONGEST
unemployment
STRONG
entertainment fun hobby pastime
VERB
place physically in location
Synonyms
STRONGEST
arrange locate put stand stick
STRONG
array dispose fix set settle
WEAK
lay out
Antonyms
STRONGEST
displace refuse remove
STRONG
disarrange disturb unsettle
WEAK
lose

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Yet Dulles was one of the most important American secretaries of state, and he was also, as this book makes clear, one of the most important thinkers to hold that position.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

"Since I've been in this position, it hasn't been the slightest worry. I feel I've done everything I can to help my players win every day."

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

These are the types of results that the company has proven it can achieve—especially as it protects its competitive position.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

Even at $1.75 trillion, Google’s position would be worth about a $107 billion stake in the company.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

“And Lumawoo’s speech,” Cassiopeia added, pushing her errant wreath into position.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood

Vocabulary lists containing position

Argumentative Writing

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TEKS ELAR Academic Vocabulary List (5th-7th grades)

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Argumentative Writing, List 1

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