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
The military lifted the flight ban in early 2024, after emplacing several new protocols and restrictions.
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Matt Seyler, ABC News, 24 May 2024
Strong winds and high sea swells initially prevented the U.S. military from emplacing the pier.
—Anna Mulrine Grobe, The Christian Science Monitor, 16 May 2024
Getting a canister of waste back out of the hole once it has been emplaced could be a crucial hurdle because regulations currently require waste to be retrievable for 50 years after disposal.
—Howard Lee, Ars Technica, 27 Feb. 2023
The whole process—from testing the geology to emplacing waste canisters to final sealing—awaits demonstration in a full-scale prototype borehole.
—Howard Lee, Ars Technica, 27 Feb. 2023
The tan-colored clastic rocks in these photos are the pyroclastic-flow deposits emplaced during the climactic explosive eruptions at the end of the Ellittico stage of Mount Etna, about 15,000 years ago.
—Erik Klemetti, Discover Magazine, 20 Nov. 2019
Green plastic outer shell, with nearly 2.5lb of liquid
explosive
It cannot be neutralized or disarmed after it has been emplaced.
—Samuel Granados, Washington Post, 22 July 2023
The idea is that, once emplaced, a Littoral Regiment can scatter smaller subunits armed with sensors, anti-ship missiles, and air-defense missiles throughout an area.
—Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, 6 July 2023
German forces had emplaced more than 5,000 canisters of chlorine gas.
—Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, 15 Apr. 2023
Matt Seyler, ABC News, 24 May 2024
Strong winds and high sea swells initially prevented the U.S. military from emplacing the pier.
—Anna Mulrine Grobe, The Christian Science Monitor, 16 May 2024
Getting a canister of waste back out of the hole once it has been emplaced could be a crucial hurdle because regulations currently require waste to be retrievable for 50 years after disposal.
—Howard Lee, Ars Technica, 27 Feb. 2023
The whole process—from testing the geology to emplacing waste canisters to final sealing—awaits demonstration in a full-scale prototype borehole.
—Howard Lee, Ars Technica, 27 Feb. 2023
The tan-colored clastic rocks in these photos are the pyroclastic-flow deposits emplaced during the climactic explosive eruptions at the end of the Ellittico stage of Mount Etna, about 15,000 years ago.
—Erik Klemetti, Discover Magazine, 20 Nov. 2019
Green plastic outer shell, with nearly 2.5lb of liquid
explosive
It cannot be neutralized or disarmed after it has been emplaced.
—Samuel Granados, Washington Post, 22 July 2023
The idea is that, once emplaced, a Littoral Regiment can scatter smaller subunits armed with sensors, anti-ship missiles, and air-defense missiles throughout an area.
—Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, 6 July 2023
German forces had emplaced more than 5,000 canisters of chlorine gas.
—Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, 15 Apr. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emplace
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Although situated on the edge of downtown Klamath Falls, the Link River was, and probably still is, a little patch of semi-wilderness, teeming with wildlife such as huge pelicans which patrol its waters in search of food.Dan Walters, The Mercury News, 5 Nov. 2024
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Two structures are situated on the nearly 32-acre estate: a five-bedroom, nine-bathroom English country-style main house dating back to 1938 and a three-bedroom, two-bathroom guest cottage.Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 4 Nov. 2024
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This puts the watch in stark contrast to regular production watches we’re used to seeing, and shows Smith’s passion for machining and finishing every component in house.Blake Buettner, Robb Report, 22 Nov. 2024
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This ambition puts Ledger on a collision course with tech behemoths like Apple and Google, whose password management services like iCloud Keychain and Google Password Manager are widely used.Nina Bambysheva, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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Depreciation, depletion, and amortization expenses increased to $18.2 million from $8.9 million, reflecting expenses related to new wells placed on production.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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By the time Michele is ready to start testing rungs, Olivia has already successfully placed about four or five.Emma Sharpe, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
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The filing also details the company's operations in the healthcare and wine segments, with the majority of revenue derived from customers located in China.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Bay Area Home Report A spacious house located in the first block of Littlewood Drive in Piedmont has new owners.Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Its growth prospects and promising offerings have positioned it as a lucrative investment option in the digital currency landscape.Jon Stojan, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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By capitalizing on revenue-generating opportunities and implementing effective fan engagement strategies, BAL teams are positioning themselves to expand their impact both locally and internationally.Sindiswa Mabunda, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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The agency also provides recommendations for how to safely dispose of different types of drugs.Keren Landman, Vox, 4 Nov. 2024
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Leilani Simon, a Georgia mother found guilty of murdering her son and disposing of his body in a trash bin, will be sentenced later this month.David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Emplace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emplace. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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