as in venue
the area or space occupied by or intended for something
we chose the historic church on Main Street as the location for the ceremony
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Recent Examples of location
Additional locations may experience flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or other factors.
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 25 May 2025
Offerings vary depending on the location; many hotels charge additional fees for things like spa treatments, parking, and food and drinks.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 25 May 2025
This is significantly warmer than some locations in the southeast U.S., including Miami, Florida, which should only see highs in the mid-80s.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 14 May 2025
Mexico will play a second friendly three days later against South Korea, but the location has not yet been named.
—Michael Nowels, Mercury News, 13 May 2025
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 25 May 2025
Offerings vary depending on the location; many hotels charge additional fees for things like spa treatments, parking, and food and drinks.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 25 May 2025
This is significantly warmer than some locations in the southeast U.S., including Miami, Florida, which should only see highs in the mid-80s.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 14 May 2025
Mexico will play a second friendly three days later against South Korea, but the location has not yet been named.
—Michael Nowels, Mercury News, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for location
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While still in the planning stages, there is a venue in mind — the former YMCA at 4606 Ingraham Street — and the center would serve as a multipurpose space for artistic expression and community activities.—
Sierra Knoch,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 June 2025
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This has fueled speculation that the Tour Championship could be moved from East Lake Golf Club to other venues or the format could be tweaked to a possible match-play bracket style tournament in the future.—
Mike Fore,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
Noun
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Lollapalooza, which began in 1991, notably became the Woodstock for Gen X-ers, Naiman said, a place for community and a diverse set of music.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
1 June 2025
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These thousands of islands in the South China Sea offer beaches and biodiversity in abundance, a place that U.S. News ranks as the 45th best country in the world.—
Alex Ledsom,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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The prospective new site is not part of the city’s landslide zone.—
Rebecca Ellis,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2025
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Construction on the replica fort began in January 2024, 30 years after the site was designated as a national historic landmark.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 June 2025
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He was named best defenseman and earned a spot on the world championship media all-star team.—
Carol Schram,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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Thank goodness players in high school usually earn spots by their ability and performance and not by physical measurements.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
26 May 2025
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As many Americans struggle with higher costs for housing, property tax relief may be one means of easing the burden – even as some observers say taxpayers across the country shouldn’t be on the hook for decisions made in other states and localities.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
21 May 2025
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Each of the 50 states has its own procurement portal, and countless localities—like cities, counties and school districts—post on separate websites.—
Derek Hoyt,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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“Location.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/location. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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