Collocations for locate - verb

accurately, correctly, precisely
The machine can accurately locate radioactive material.

quickly
easily

be able to, be unable to, can
We haven't yet been able to locate a suitable site.

try to
fail to
be easy to
Some stars are very easy to locate with a telescope.

be difficult to
help (to)
She took time to help me locate research materials.

centrally
The hotel is centrally located between Dam Square and Central Station.

conveniently, ideally, strategically
primarily, typically
Courtrooms are typically located in the interior of the building.
Tribal lands are primarily located in remote rural regions.

physically
Two people can meet in virtual reality even if physically located in different continents.

geographically
The Web connects members regardless of where they are located geographically.

overseas
The company has increased the share of jobs located overseas.

at, between, close to, in, near, on, outside, within, etc.
The hotel is conveniently located within walking distance of the beach.

Locate is used with these nouns as the object:
fault, headquarters, leak, mine, nest, remains, site, source, target, wreck