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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
Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2025
Tesla car owners, dealerships and charging stations have been targeted nationwide by protesters and vandals because of Musk's involvement with the Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which aims to slash wasteful spending and fraud within the federal government.
—Stepheny Price, Fox News, 9 Mar. 2025
Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 27 Feb. 2025
His first was as an airborne infantryman with the U.S. Army, stationed at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson outside Anchorage.
—Andrea Hsu, NPR, 24 Feb. 2025
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Noun
All those arrested were transported to a nearby station.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2025
Tesla car owners, dealerships and charging stations have been targeted nationwide by protesters and vandals because of Musk's involvement with the Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which aims to slash wasteful spending and fraud within the federal government.
—Stepheny Price, Fox News, 9 Mar. 2025
Verb
Pang then began to communicate with the undercover agent about his plans for an attack, considering possible targets in Chicago as well as the Navy base where he was stationed, the feds said.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 27 Feb. 2025
His first was as an airborne infantryman with the U.S. Army, stationed at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson outside Anchorage.
—Andrea Hsu, NPR, 24 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for station
Noun
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But still the firm offered him the position — handling small tasks like making copies.—
Laura Kwerel,
NPR,
3 Mar. 2025
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The Royals would like him to get on base more often in order to have runners in scoring position for the top of the order.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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As the British withdrew from the depot, citizen militias repeatedly attacked.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
18 Feb. 2025
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The repair project — which also includes the replacement of 3,000 sprinkler heads on the depot’s first floor — is expected to cost the MTA more than $4.5 million to complete.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
15 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Not only does the Sonoran Desert region offer over 200 different courses for players of all levels, but spring weather is optimal before the arrival of grueling summer heat.—
David Weiss,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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Some fruits and vegetables containing high levels aren’t even orange, Parker said.—
Gillian Mohney,
Verywell Health,
7 Mar. 2025
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Christian Walker aggravating his left oblique Wednesday afternoon opened myriad possibilities for general manager Dana Brown and manager Joe Espada, two men who’ve taken clear stances on promoting prospects.—
Chandler Rome,
The Athletic,
7 Mar. 2025
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Moreover, the policy maintains a cost-neutral stance for any potential future Bitcoin acquisitions, ensuring the government does not expand its balance sheet purely for speculative purposes.—
Christian Catalini,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Online commerce offers buyers the ability to place purchases outside of the seller’s business hours.—
Sebastiaan Verhaar,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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The rabbit bones, by contrast, appear to have been placed there at the same time as the child, possibly as a burial offering.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
10 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Two stops include Gardner's former homes—her birthplace and a teacher boarding house—both privately owned, so sticking to a drive-by viewing is paramount.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
2 Mar. 2025
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The first stop was in Cedar City, Utah, … during a snowstorm.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Mar. 2025
Noun
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By Emma Whitford and Matt Schifrin, Forbes Staff Forbes College Financial Grades are designed to assess a private not-for-profit college’s operational soundness and balance sheet health using the following nine measures (Click here for the full ranking).—
Emma Whitford,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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Here's our ranking of the current Apple TV+ Sci-Fi category, running from worst to best.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
6 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Republican lawmakers and national security experts have all called for a greater offensive posture.—
David Klepper,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Mar. 2025
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The county must take an aggressive posture to clean up homeless encampments.—
John McCann,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Mar. 2025
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“Station.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/station. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.
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