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noun

ˈstā-shən How to pronounce station (audio)
Definition of stationnext
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as in position
the place where someone is assigned to stand or remain the soldiers remained at their station even though a huge enemy force was approaching

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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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as in stance
a general way of holding the body the palace guards are required to maintain a rigid station

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station

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verb

as in to place
to assign to a place or position stationed guards around the perimeter of the encampment

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Recent Examples of station
Noun
The new retardant loading station is capable of loading 20,000 gallons of retardant. — Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 July 2026 Deutsche Bahn said in-station caterers will be exempted from the ban and people will still be allowed to carry closed bottles and cans of alcohol in their luggage or shopping bags. — ABC News, 21 July 2026
Verb
Even at Chanel — a brand that, with the creative steer of Matthieu Blazy, is having absolutely zero problems selling things — a live artist by the name of Joël Blanc was stationed front row to paint the show. — Fiona Sinclair Scott, CNN Money, 11 July 2026 Fort Worth police had to station an officer near Greer Island just to direct traffic. — Star-Telegram Staff, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for station
Recent Examples of Synonyms for station
  1. position
  2. depot
  3. level
  4. stance
  5. place
  6. stop
  7. ranking
  8. posture
Noun
  • Its proximity to Russian military positions only two miles away on the other bank of the Dnipro River means that civilians face a heightened risk of attacks by short-range Russian drones.
    — Daria Tarasova-Markina, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
  • Bourne previously worked for UC Davis, but her position was eliminated last year after the university announced budget cuts, according to previous Bee reporting.
    — Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 18 July 2026
Definition of position
Noun
  • Soon, such drones were striking at will on Russian munitions depots, supply convoys, and transport routes.
    — Joshua Yaffa, New Yorker, 15 July 2026
  • The Dangote Refinery in Lagos agreed in 2024 to set depot prices in the local currency following a government deal that involved sourcing crude oil domestically, which the plant would purchase in naira.
    — Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 15 July 2026
Definition of depot
Noun
  • More than 80 people were evacuated from riverside campgrounds before floodwaters reached dangerous levels, the governor said.
    — Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
  • The body of a second victim was recovered Thursday following the sinking of a three-level yacht near Alcatraz Island and has been identified by San Francisco authorities as a Sacramento County resident.
    — Michael McGough Updated July 16, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of level
Noun
  • Bowen’s commitment sends a strong message When Aston Villa expressed strong interest in signing Bowen this summer, West Ham’s stance was that the 29-year-old was not for sale.
    — Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 17 July 2026
  • The opposition party has been vocal in its disapproval of Miliband potentially becoming Chancellor, and his stance on restricting the extraction of North Sea oil has raised concern internationally.
    — Callum Sutherland, Time, 17 July 2026
Definition of stance
Verb
  • Currently, North Carolina is experiencing a drought that’s especially intense in the Piedmont region, which has led to Charlotte Water placing restrictions on water usage.
    — Zaire Breedlove, Charlotte Observer, 22 July 2026
  • Schmidt then took Pambianchi's belongings and placed them in the bathtub, where the water destroyed many of her items.
    — Gabe White, Arkansas Online, 21 July 2026
Definition of place
Noun
  • White House border czar Tom Homan said in an interview on Wednesday that federal immigration vehicle stops would continue, a day after defending a temporary halt to the stops.
    — Ted Hesson, Washington Post, 16 July 2026
  • During the stop, the victim fled the vehicle and Lawrence took over driving.
    — Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 16 July 2026
Definition of stop
Noun
  • The former Virginia star earned a tour spot through the PGA Tour University ranking.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 July 2026
  • It's been just over seven years since Madame X, her most recent leader before Confessions II, managed its one frame atop the ranking.
    — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of ranking
Noun
  • Investors and analysts are increasingly looking to other parts of the market, both to find neglected sources of value and to start assuming a defensive posture against a possible downturn.
    — Tobias Burns, CNBC, 16 July 2026
  • Holding the slim lead, Thomas Tuchel decided to go with a more defensive posture.
    — Aleks Klosok, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
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“Station.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/station. Accessed 23 Jul. 2026.

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