emplace

verb

im-ˈplās How to pronounce emplace (audio)
Definition of emplacenext
as in to situate
to arrange something in a certain spot or position the plan is to emplace more guns on the ridge north of the camp

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Recent Examples of emplace Given the nature of the gray zones, those soldiers would risk detection and attack while emplacing the sensors. — Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026 The order affects several thousand engineers, scientists and technicians across every NASA center, and strips away long-standing union rights that were emplaced to protect more than half the agency's workforce. — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 30 Aug. 2025 These forces will support enhanced detection and monitoring efforts and repair and emplace physical barriers, the release said. — Luke Barr, ABC News, 23 Jan. 2025 In the coming days, SpaceX technicians will lift the ship on top of the Super Heavy booster already emplaced on the launch mount. — Ars Technica, 9 Jan. 2025 Autonomous search and detection of the emplacement target and autonomously emplaced a 1-pound payload. — Evan Ackerman, IEEE Spectrum, 11 Dec. 2012
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emplace
  1. situate
  2. put
  3. place
  4. locate
  5. position
  6. dispose
Verb
  • The site is situated on the island of Lismore and is believed to have been founded by Saint Mo Luóc, an early Christian saint also known as Moluag.
    — Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Does the emphasis in this summer’s shows on Lee’s painting suggest a new phase in the reception of his work—situating him, perhaps, in greater proximity to Korean dansaekhwa painting than to the School of Things?
    — Barry Schwabsky, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of situate
Verb
  • Its compact design puts significant emphasis on accurate pointing without adding substantial mass.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2026
  • The fact is, surveillance of women's intimate health data puts them at risk.
    — Sparkle Rainey Tribune News Service, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of put
Verb
  • Hospitalized on September 29, doctors initially suspected a severe case of COVID-19 and placed her in an isolated respiratory ward.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2026
  • As Washington placed more tariffs on Chinese goods, supply chains shifted to Southeast Asia to take advantage of lower import duties.
    — Angelica Ang, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of place
Verb
  • There's a fitness studio (located next to the Water Deck) replete with free weights, benches, a Peloton bike, and Matrix cardio equipment, or opt for yoga on the adjacent alfresco yoga deck.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Tai Kwun is an integrated institution, comprised of The Jockey Club CPS Limited and Tai Kwun Culture & Arts Company Limited, in partnership with the Hong Kong SAR Government, located in the former Central Police Station of Hong Kong.
    — Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of locate
Verb
  • Investors who position for those bailouts stand to benefit, Hayes said, pointing to the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis and other episodes over the past two decades.
    — Jenny Lee, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026
  • An aging America shifts the mix of demand, and some businesses are better positioned than others to catch it.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of position
Verb
  • To avoid bear encounters, Fish and Wildlife recommends removing unsecured food from cars and tents, using bear-resistant food canisters or bear lockers, and regularly disposing trash.
    — Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Like law enforcement agents everywhere, they’re disposed to bickering about jurisdiction or pumping each other for off-limits information.
    — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of dispose

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“Emplace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emplace. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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