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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
Isabel Rivera, Miami Herald, 18 July 2025
The potential fallout from the cuts for local public media stations has generated concerns on both sides of the political aisle.
—Kevin Freking, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2025
Chris Morris, Fortune, 18 July 2025
Those officials wear blue and usually stay stationed at ports of entry.
—Calmatters, Mercury News, 17 July 2025
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Noun
Listeners of top radio stations and podcasts will hear the same.
—Isabel Rivera, Miami Herald, 18 July 2025
The potential fallout from the cuts for local public media stations has generated concerns on both sides of the political aisle.
—Kevin Freking, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2025
Verb
The network, first imagined in the film Dodgeball, will take over the main ESPN (as well as its sister stations ESPN2, ESPNU, ESPN Deportes and ESPN’s social and digital channels) from July 31 through Aug. 3.
—Chris Morris, Fortune, 18 July 2025
Those officials wear blue and usually stay stationed at ports of entry.
—Calmatters, Mercury News, 17 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for station
Noun
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The Lake County school district has 35 positions funded with that federal money, and the Osceola County school district could have lost $6 million.—
Collin Binkley,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 July 2025
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The group fully acknowledges the privilege of being in the position to take an extended break.—
Terry Ward,
CNN Money,
25 July 2025
Noun
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If these parts don't talk to each other in real time, even the best e-bus won't leave the depot on time.—
Karl Moore,
Forbes.com,
18 July 2025
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The depot was built in 1897 and remodeled in 1925 in the Spanish Colonial Revival style, according to its nomination to be on the National Register of Historic Places.—
Bill Bowden,
Arkansas Online,
16 July 2025
Noun
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Slow, diaphragmatic breathing can help bring down stress levels—even in the bathroom.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
30 July 2025
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The partners plan quarterly concerts featuring prominent musicians and a variety of classes for all experience levels.—
Jim Higgins,
jsonline.com,
30 July 2025
Noun
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The city of Austin declined to take a stance on the bill in response to a question from the Statesman.—
Bayliss Wagner,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Newcastle’s stance for some time has been that Isak, the club’s top scorer last term with 27 goals in all competitions, is not for sale.—
Ben Burrows,
New York Times,
29 July 2025
Verb
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He was photographed and fingerprinted before being placed alone in a cell, where he was later found dead.—
Rey Covarrubias Jr,
AZCentral.com,
20 July 2025
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During a ceremony recognizing Winfield’s athletic and philanthropic successes, St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter announced that a statue of Winfield would be placed at the St. Paul baseball field in the spring to remind young athletes of their own potential for greatness.—
Kristi Miller,
Twin Cities,
20 July 2025
Noun
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Charlotte might be as good a place as any for the next stop.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
24 July 2025
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From the Crescent City, the Sunset Limited passes through Louisiana’s bayou country and heads into Texas, with stops at Houston and San Antonio.—
Everett Potter,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
Noun
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They would be replaced by 11 sergeants, who are higher ranking but less experienced at teaching cadets.—
Austin Sanders,
Austin American Statesman,
29 July 2025
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Alongside Baja California, other low-profile gems mentioned in Travel + Leisure’s ranking include: Sardinia, Italy.—
Paula Soria,
AZCentral.com,
29 July 2025
Noun
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Members of the House will also debate a measure that could clarify the federal government’s regulatory posture toward crypto, as well as another bill that would prohibit the Federal Reserve from issuing its own digital asset.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
14 July 2025
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Many factors affect breathing during running, including your posture.—
Aubrey Bailey,
Verywell Health,
10 July 2025
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“Station.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/station. Accessed 1 Aug. 2025.
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