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as in positions
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 depots
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 levels
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 stations
Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2025
Experiment at science stations, solve floor puzzles, create at Dino Crafts and Lego build stations, race on a 35' derby track and pose with one of a kind Lego models.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Oct. 2025
The gala and fundraising campaign are meant to help offset some of those losses, though NPR and PBS stations across the country are all trying to grapple with ways to try and fill that gap.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2025
Butterweck said visitors will have access to free wifi and charging stations throughout the park area.
—Olivia Evans, Louisville Courier Journal, 15 Oct. 2025
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting had long provided federal funding to local public radio and television stations across the country.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 15 Oct. 2025
The annual music event will be hosted at the Kia Forum and broadcast across the media conglomerate’s alternative and rock stations.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2025
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 14 Oct. 2025
There will be valet parking mixed in, with a turnaround loop for the Big Blue Bus and Metro public transportation stations to be installed.
—Tom Tapp, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2025
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The protesters have been demonstrating across Brussels center, between Gare du Nord and Gare du Midi train stations, Reuters reported.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2025
Experiment at science stations, solve floor puzzles, create at Dino Crafts and Lego build stations, race on a 35' derby track and pose with one of a kind Lego models.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Oct. 2025
The gala and fundraising campaign are meant to help offset some of those losses, though NPR and PBS stations across the country are all trying to grapple with ways to try and fill that gap.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2025
Butterweck said visitors will have access to free wifi and charging stations throughout the park area.
—Olivia Evans, Louisville Courier Journal, 15 Oct. 2025
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting had long provided federal funding to local public radio and television stations across the country.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 15 Oct. 2025
The annual music event will be hosted at the Kia Forum and broadcast across the media conglomerate’s alternative and rock stations.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2025
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 14 Oct. 2025
There will be valet parking mixed in, with a turnaround loop for the Big Blue Bus and Metro public transportation stations to be installed.
—Tom Tapp, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stations
Noun
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Burleson was serviceable in both corner outfield spots and at first base, and was comfortable varying between all three positions.—
Katie Woo,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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This design uses zero-gravity support and preset positions to help alleviate lumbar pain and snoring.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
10 Oct. 2025
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The company told IndyStar that to serve its customers and provide a variety of schedule options for employees, depots operate around the clock.—
Jade Jackson,
IndyStar,
8 Oct. 2025
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Whereas Black Ops 6 relished in the texture of its period setting, giving players maps ranging from a warlord’s villa filled with luxury cars or dilapidated bus depots overgrown with foliage, BLOPS 7 has a superficial glossiness to each of its levels.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
7 Oct. 2025
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The assessment found that PFNA interferes with human development by causing lower birth weights and, based on animal evidence, likely causes damage to the liver and to male reproductive systems, including reductions in testosterone levels, sperm production and the size of reproductive organs.—
Sharon Lerner,
ProPublica,
10 Oct. 2025
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Admissions have not only bounced back but surpassed pre-pandemic levels, despite a dramatic decrease in live-action box office.—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
10 Oct. 2025
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In addition to Johnson, some city officials have taken prominent stances against immigration enforcement agents.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
6 Oct. 2025
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And Qatar, Turkey and Egypt can help Hamas moderate its stances, too.—
Mkhaimar Abusada,
The Conversation,
5 Oct. 2025
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The book also details several other incidents that his children relayed to him, including one where Preston claimed that Spears punched him in the face.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
16 Oct. 2025
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The report also details a broad range of federal, state and local efforts that focus on improving nutrition and boosting physical activity, said Solveig Cunningham, an Emory University global health expert who specializes in obesity.—
Jonel Aleccia,
Fortune,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Rypien has made several stops as an NFL journeyman, most recently with the Cincinnati Bengals.—
Matt Audilet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Oct. 2025
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Ironically, one of the stops that Strang created halfway along the 23-mile route fared much better.—
Randy Mason,
Kansas City Star,
15 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Knowing what was ahead and the pinch-me-like moment unfolding not far from places where childhood memories got created, Liam McNeeley’s excitement level rose.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Oct. 2025
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The win against Michigan holds off the sort of angst that’s prevalent across the country right now in places like Happy Valley, Tallahassee, Gainesville and Madison.—
Antonio Morales,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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In the studio, niche interests are exchanged for conformity and collective attention to breath and postures—at least on the surface.—
Calin Van Paris,
Outside,
30 Sep. 2025
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Animals configure their faces and bodies in certain postures for practical reasons — for example, unsheathing their teeth before biting, widening their eyes for a panoramic view of danger, flattening their ears to protect them in a fight.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
23 Sep. 2025
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