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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
Michelle Edgar, Daily News, 8 Mar. 2026
The station proved pivotal in creating an enthusiastic audience here for such acts as Chuck Mangione, Spyro Gyra, Kenny G, Earl Klugh, Acoustic Alchemy and other aural confectioners who subsequently became mainstays at Humphreys.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 7 Mar. 2026
He was stationed in the Philippines during the Vietnam War.
—Sophie Carson, jsonline.com, 6 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Emergency planners expanded cooling resources along the route, adding misting stations, ice supplies and additional medical support to help runners facing rising temperatures.
—Michelle Edgar, Daily News, 8 Mar. 2026
The station proved pivotal in creating an enthusiastic audience here for such acts as Chuck Mangione, Spyro Gyra, Kenny G, Earl Klugh, Acoustic Alchemy and other aural confectioners who subsequently became mainstays at Humphreys.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
Verb
The teams are stationed downtown for high-danger calls.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 7 Mar. 2026
He was stationed in the Philippines during the Vietnam War.
—Sophie Carson, jsonline.com, 6 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for station
Noun
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Of course, characters will be put into embarrassing positions, or embarrass themselves, embarrassment being the root of all comedy, or near enough.—
Television Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Realigning the bones virtually in their correct anatomical positions revealed the upper part of the face for the first time, including the orbital region where Little Foot’s eyes would have been.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Degrading Iran’s war machine The larger munitions would have likely been used to penetrate underground facilities, destroy missile launch bunkers, and collapse tunnels or storage depots.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Mar. 2026
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For those who want the history, the 13 unique suites are tucked into the original building, the 1908 depot’s bones.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In addition to seeing stronger hair over time, she’s noticed that adding this formula to her regimen has helped improve her energy levels and balance her hormone levels.—
Emily Orofino,
Vogue,
4 Mar. 2026
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There’s a lower level of proof for a preliminary hearing — not the same burden of proof that’s needed during a trial, which requires that the jury believe the defendant committed the crime beyond a reasonable doubt.—
Alex Brizee
March 3,
Idaho Statesman,
4 Mar. 2026
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One is that an editorial stance can be changed in a way that is more favorable to the administration in power.—
Rodney Ho,
AJC.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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Laureano narrowed his stance to hip length for a quicker, more direct path to the ball with less head movement.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Some countries have laws administer what critics believe are cruel punishments or place undue restrictions on women and minorities.—
Rachel Royster
Updated March 3,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Mar. 2026
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On Monday, Savannah, her sister, Annie, and Annie’s husband, Tommaso, were also seen placing flowers and a card at a growing tribute outside their mother’s home in the Tucson suburbs.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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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.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
5 Mar. 2026
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The invention is engineered to recover its original shape and position once the shaking stops.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Each writer’s personal ranking will appear in parentheses next to their name.—
Johnny Flores Jr,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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In banked slalom, athletes get two individual runs down the course with their best time counting toward the final ranking.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Mar. 2026
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The Freedom Shield exercises aim to enhance interoperability, reinforce combined defense posture, and increase overall combat readiness, according to the US military.—
Soo-hyang Choi,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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His deep ties to the Revolutionary Guard and security apparatus also suggest that the institutions driving Iran's current war posture will retain strong influence in the next phase of leadership.—
Claire Day,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Station.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/station. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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