command post

Definition of command postnext
as in headquarters
the place from which a commander runs operations a historic home that for a time served as Washington's command post during the American Revolution

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Recent Examples of command post The spokesperson said that while the incident remains ongoing, there is no longer an incident command post at the scene. Emily Carmela Nelson, Idaho Statesman, 22 June 2026 Infantry attempting to move along the front, vehicle convoys transporting supplies, command posts coordinating operations, and artillery units supporting assaults are increasingly vulnerable to Ukrainian drone operators who can identify and strike targets with unprecedented speed and precision. Hunter Lacroix, Baltimore Sun, 20 June 2026 Hernandez described drones as useful for situational awareness at command posts, but stopped short of committing to a larger fleet. Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026 McCollum said the vehicle is a smaller, more mobile command post, allowing for faster deployment and more flexible monitoring during events. Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for command post
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base
Noun
  • Insider Gaming reported that maxing a coach out of the gate ran about $100, more than the base game itself.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
  • Injuries, pitching problems, batting with runners in scoring position and base-running issues all come to mind quickly.
    Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 11 July 2026

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“Command post.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/command%20post. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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