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as in depot
a regular stopping place
the historic house was once a station on the Underground Railroad, the network that helped slaves reach freedom in the North
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as in level
the placement of someone or something in relation to others in a vertical arrangement
in colonial America, women occupied the lowest station in society and were not allowed to take part in public life
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Recent Examples of station
Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 3 Apr. 2025
However, a bus — the stop is within walking distance of the development — is roughly 1.5 miles from the Santee Town Center station for the San Diego Trolley’s Cooper Line.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
Maya Tekeli, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Russian President Vladimir Putin said the United States has long had an interest in Greenland, going back to the 19th century and that Russia is prepared to defend its interests in the Arctic and will station more military personnel in the region.
—The National Desk, Baltimore Sun, 28 Mar. 2025
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Noun
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 3 Apr. 2025
However, a bus — the stop is within walking distance of the development — is roughly 1.5 miles from the Santee Town Center station for the San Diego Trolley’s Cooper Line.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
Verb
There is — or was, until recently — a significant movement within Greenland that wanted to form a closer alliance with the United States, which has stationed troops on the island since World War II.
—Maya Tekeli, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Russian President Vladimir Putin said the United States has long had an interest in Greenland, going back to the 19th century and that Russia is prepared to defend its interests in the Arctic and will station more military personnel in the region.
—The National Desk, Baltimore Sun, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for station
Noun
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Hooper’s win over Guida and his matchup on Saturday position him to become something of a legend killer.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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How has that evolved, your position of looking on results as not necessarily successes or failures but merely outcomes?—
Staff Reports,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Grima designed these incredible balloon structures in the atrium of the depot.—
Laura May Todd,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
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After landing in February 2021 in the Jezero Crater, the robot, controlled remotely from Earth, spent nearly four years searching for and collecting more than two dozen rock samples – many of which are stored at the first-ever depot on another planet for future retrieval.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Synthetic gums contained high levels of the polymers PET and polystyrenes along with petrochemical substances, like synthetic rubber and polyvinyl acetate.—
Julia Ries,
Health,
1 Apr. 2025
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Threat level: If you are bitten, follow this guidance: Call 911 and seek immediate medical attention.—
Jessica Boehm,
Axios,
31 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Finally, be prepared to share this stance, even if the decision is unpopular.—
Simone E. Morris,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Hamdan Ballal and his fellow No Other Land filmmakers are thanking top members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for signing a letter that pushed AMPAS leadership to take a firmer stance condemning an attack on Ballal by Israeli settlers.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
31 Mar. 2025
Verb
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As Bacon was taking a nap, the trio carefully placed a prop arrow with blood-like red paint at its tip onto the actor's chest.—
People Staff,
People.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Fingerprints from Hurd's vehicle were collected and processed, placing Braxton inside her vehicle and residence.—
Audrey Conklin,
FOXNews.com,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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If this occurs before 3:25 p.m. ET, trading stops for 15 minutes.—
Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
7 Apr. 2025
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And then he kind of stops — not completely, but slows down.—
Alan Light,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Spieth has four top 10’s in eight starts at TPC San Antonio and two top 10’s so far this season as the former world No. 1 (2015-16) tries to move up from No. 66 in the current world golf rankings.—
Jay Ginsbach,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Harris Teeter had held the top ranking from 2016 to 2018.—
Catherine Muccigrosso,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Mar. 2025
Noun
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But while many corporate leaders can talk the theory of anti-fragility, only a select cohort truly embody a posture that not only survives but actually thrives during crises.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Trump is enacting Project 2025 nearly to the letter, deploying executive orders, lawsuits, and rhetorical bombast in an effort to force judges, law firms, cultural institutions, university presidents, and press barons into postures of pitiable obedience.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2025
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“Station.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/station. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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