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as in village
a small place where people live that is far away from other towns or cities
They lived in a remote outpost high in the mountains.
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as in barracks
a military facility that is in another country or that is far from a country's center of activity
It took about a month for mail to reach the soldiers at the outpost.
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Recent Examples of outpost
The most-recent joint drill follows a report of China's bomber deployment to an island outpost in the South China Sea.
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Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 July 2025
The new outpost is the largest of the three Pushkin’s locations, which Turner took as an opportunity to maximize production efficiency.
—Camila Pedrosa
july 4, Sacbee.com, 4 July 2025
The Israeli military said troops operating in the Khan Younis area had eliminated militants, confiscated weapons and dismantled Hamas outposts in the last 24 hours, while striking 100 targets across Gaza, including military structures, weapons storage facilities and launchers.
—USA Today, 4 July 2025
The United States has, this year, rapidly increased its air defenses in the region and relies on the air defense capabilities of some partner countries, but smaller U.S. military outposts in Iraq and Syria remain particularly vulnerable.
—Dana Stroul, Foreign Affairs, 23 June 2025
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Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 July 2025
The new outpost is the largest of the three Pushkin’s locations, which Turner took as an opportunity to maximize production efficiency.
—Camila Pedrosa
july 4, Sacbee.com, 4 July 2025
The Israeli military said troops operating in the Khan Younis area had eliminated militants, confiscated weapons and dismantled Hamas outposts in the last 24 hours, while striking 100 targets across Gaza, including military structures, weapons storage facilities and launchers.
—USA Today, 4 July 2025
The United States has, this year, rapidly increased its air defenses in the region and relies on the air defense capabilities of some partner countries, but smaller U.S. military outposts in Iraq and Syria remain particularly vulnerable.
—Dana Stroul, Foreign Affairs, 23 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outpost
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The surge in the village of Ruidoso, New Mexico, follows the deadly flooding in Texas, where authorities recently reported more than 160 people missing in the aftermath of catastrophic storms.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 July 2025
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The outlet reported, citing the village’s website, that Rudioso is susceptible to flash flooding due to the mountainous terrain surrounding it and burn scars can make the flooding worse.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
9 July 2025
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The two came to an agreement by the following day and announced Ventura Fine would dismiss the lawsuit following an unspecified settlement.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
4 July 2025
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Tempe City Council approved the $2.1 million settlement on July 1.—
Corina Vanek,
AZCentral.com,
4 July 2025
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Peru’s most famous archaeological site is Machu Picchu, the ancient Inca citadel built in the Andes Mountains in the 15th century.—
Ellen Wexler,
Smithsonian Magazine,
2 July 2025
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Castillo San Felipe del Morro, Puerto Rico Guarding the entrance to San Juan Bay, this 16th-century Spanish citadel is one of the most impressive structures in the Caribbean.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
10 June 2025
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The bucolic hamlet has maintained its charm even as growth has subtly changed the town’s complexion.—
Matthew Odam,
Austin American Statesman,
7 July 2025
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The trial has drawn podcasters, film crews and true crime fans to the rural town of Morwell, a sedate hamlet in the state of Victoria better known for prize-winning roses.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
7 July 2025
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Saunders says those come from a lack of understanding of the reasoning behind the camp.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
5 July 2025
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The camp did not immediately respond to a request for comment.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
5 July 2025
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The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is following a similar path, opening a second headquarters in Leeds to be closer to the North’s growing health innovation base.—
Kath Mackay,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Fox’s lips were painted in a gray-nude glossy shade, a neutral choice to complement her pale, even-toned base.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
1 July 2025
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In 2020, an Iranian missile attack on a US garrison left more than 100 soldiers with traumatic brain injuries.—
Nadeen Ebrahim,
CNN Money,
22 June 2025
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Medieval Skeleton Reveals What Life Was Like With a Disability in the Middle Ages A Snapshot of Medieval Life Grave inside the garrison.—
Stephanie Edwards,
Discover Magazine,
29 May 2025
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The researchers think the camp was built in the second century C.E. Over the years, archaeologists have found many forts, towers, cemeteries, canals and temporary military camps along the Limes.—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
7 July 2025
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The city's three forts — rough affairs at best — stood in South, North and East Austin.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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“Outpost.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outpost. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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