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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
Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 6 Nov. 2025
Other filming locations include the harbor town of Polperro in Cornwall, the historic Bishops Lydeard train station, and the Wessex Hotel in Street.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Nov. 2025
Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
An amateur pugilist who Jean-Luc collaborated with previously, before the guy joined the army and was stationed in Algeria, is recruited to star in it.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2025
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Noun
While Garfield is walking through Washington’s Baltimore and Potomac train station with his two sons and Blaine (then Secretary of State), Guiteau shoots the President in the back.
—Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 6 Nov. 2025
Other filming locations include the harbor town of Polperro in Cornwall, the historic Bishops Lydeard train station, and the Wessex Hotel in Street.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Nov. 2025
Verb
The United States has intensified its naval presence in the Caribbean, with satellite imagery confirming the deployment of the USS and USS , now stationed within striking distance of Venezuela.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
An amateur pugilist who Jean-Luc collaborated with previously, before the guy joined the army and was stationed in Algeria, is recruited to star in it.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for station
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The Cavaliers appeared to be in good position to escape with the win in regulation after forward Evan Mobley hit an above-the-break three-pointer off an assist from forward De’Andre Hunter to give Cleveland a two-point advantage.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
11 Nov. 2025
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There’s a world in which both these positions—and their constituencies—can coexist.—
Jon Allsop,
New Yorker,
11 Nov. 2025
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After returning to the depot with Santa, everyone makes their way to the adjacent railroad museum, where Santa listens to Christmas wishes and takes photos.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Nov. 2025
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The region was once dominated by slave plantations; during the two World Wars, Yemassee was best known for its train depot, which welcomed marine recruits on their way to basic training.—
Ava Kofman,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
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This can support the aircraft’s weight, allowing a gentle descent with the wings level.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
8 Nov. 2025
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Therefore, the present work supports the belief that rational materials design at both the macro and atomic levels can solve long-standing challenges, according to a press release.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
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Public comment filed before Wednesday’s meeting overwhelmingly came from builders and contractors, many of whom filed form letters asking the ACHD to soften its stance.—
Mark Dee,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Nov. 2025
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Asked about Equity’s stance on this, Equity Communications Director David Levy stepped in to say touring contracts have had provisions for decades that allow for a Broadway stop.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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In the video, the man moves to kiss Sheinbaum's neck and place his hands on her upper body.—
Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Other apparent daycare employees could be seen trying to get to her after she was placed in the ICE vehicle, with one holding a small child.—
Bonny Chu , Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Leave plenty of distance between you and the vehicle in front of you to account for sudden stops or changes in the traffic pattern.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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Broncos punter Jeremy Crenshaw had a couple of questionable kicks, but Denver’s defense managed to make a few stops.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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To determine the ranking, Skyscanner looked at destinations with the biggest year-over-year increases in searches to which shows where exactly travelers are most interested in heading to in the upcoming year.—
Celia Fernandez,
CNBC,
8 Nov. 2025
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Manning had the last name, the ranking, and was playing for a storied program.—
Jon Conahan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Nov. 2025
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Trump’s quiet posture in Virginia is not new.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Nov. 2025
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Besides promoting pain-free movement, building your back muscles strengthens the supporting muscles that aid in posture and stability.—
Leoni Jesner,
Health,
1 Nov. 2025
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“Station.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/station. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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