as in stationing
to place in a particular position
The commander deployed additional troops to the region this morning.
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Recent Examples of deploying
However, the award panel would undoubtedly have to consider whether a President who is deploying troops onto the streets of his nation's cities to crack down on political opponents is genuinely worthy of the award.
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James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
Numerous videos have emerged of agents deploying tear gas, pepper balls and roughly throwing protesters to the ground during the demonstrations.
—Laura Sharman, CNN Money, 10 Oct. 2025
After deploying mock Starlink internet satellites expected to burn up in the atmosphere, the upper stage is intended to land once again in the Indian Ocean.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 10 Oct. 2025
Canucks coach Bob McCammon certainly had some fun with the unique situation, deploying Gus and Eddie on the same line for their first game as teammates.
—Rob Rossi, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
As my colleague Charlie Warzel wrote in March, on X, the White House is now a troll account, borrowing its snide visual language and tone from some of the internet’s most cynical spaces and deploying this style to mock and dehumanize people.
—Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 9 Oct. 2025
Disagreement on the facts Much of the discussion centered on the facts of the case as determined by Immergut, the district judge, who heard the original case and issued the two temporary restraining orders against deploying the Guard.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 9 Oct. 2025
The result of skilled labor, universities, banks and existing industry bonding together becomes clear in many ways, including, of course, a top layer of entrepreneurs and capitalists owning and deploying billions of Swiss Francs.
—Peter Vanham, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025
Kenyan mission’s failure to stop gangs The future role of Kenya in the new force remains unclear, and the resolution doesn’t say who has committed to deploying military and police troops, or how much the new GSF will cost.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
Numerous videos have emerged of agents deploying tear gas, pepper balls and roughly throwing protesters to the ground during the demonstrations.
—Laura Sharman, CNN Money, 10 Oct. 2025
After deploying mock Starlink internet satellites expected to burn up in the atmosphere, the upper stage is intended to land once again in the Indian Ocean.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 10 Oct. 2025
Canucks coach Bob McCammon certainly had some fun with the unique situation, deploying Gus and Eddie on the same line for their first game as teammates.
—Rob Rossi, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
As my colleague Charlie Warzel wrote in March, on X, the White House is now a troll account, borrowing its snide visual language and tone from some of the internet’s most cynical spaces and deploying this style to mock and dehumanize people.
—Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 9 Oct. 2025
Disagreement on the facts Much of the discussion centered on the facts of the case as determined by Immergut, the district judge, who heard the original case and issued the two temporary restraining orders against deploying the Guard.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 9 Oct. 2025
The result of skilled labor, universities, banks and existing industry bonding together becomes clear in many ways, including, of course, a top layer of entrepreneurs and capitalists owning and deploying billions of Swiss Francs.
—Peter Vanham, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025
Kenyan mission’s failure to stop gangs The future role of Kenya in the new force remains unclear, and the resolution doesn’t say who has committed to deploying military and police troops, or how much the new GSF will cost.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deploying
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This, however, is followed by Pluto stationing direct in Aquarius, bringing deep revelations in your closest connections, asking you to redefine what partnership means to you.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
6 Oct. 2025
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Also, with Uranus stationing retrograde in Gemini and your fourth house of home, family and living spaces, changes in your personal life could play into these dynamics, whether that’s moving in together or setting new boundaries with family to protect your peace of mind.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Self-defined as a megaphone for the unheard, Viva Voce is positioning itself as a new kind of fashion community—one betting big on being visible, valid and valued.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
8 Oct. 2025
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The project secured its place in the Oscar race after claiming top honors at the 19th Tasveer Film Festival and Market, positioning it for potential recognition at the 98th Academy Awards ceremony in 2026.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Fans were tasked with locating these physical orange doors, scanning their QR codes, and uncovering twelve unique videos containing clues to solve the puzzle.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Oct. 2025
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The Hamilton County Coroner's Office is seeking the public's help in locating family or friends of an Avondale man who died.—
Matthew Cupelli,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
4 Oct. 2025
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The Unveiling of Goodall’s Rose Henry Breed, political adviser in the UN General Assembly, proposed creating the Jane Goodall Rose in hopes of planting it at the UN’s International Peace Garden.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Oct. 2025
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Make sure to take size into account when planting so the mums don’t give the coral bells too much shade.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
6 Oct. 2025
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