as in to station
to place in a particular position
The commander deployed additional troops to the region this morning.
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Recent Examples of deploy
Firefighters continue battling both blazes from the ground and air, with MDFR deploying two helicopters and multiple ground crews.
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Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 17 June 2026
Although the Air Force’s fleet of B-52s have been assigned to bases in North Dakota and Louisiana, some of the fleet have been recently sent to Edwards Air Force Base for testing as the Pentagon looks to update and deploy the newest version of the plane.
—Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2026
The humanoid robot from Mind Children, a Seattle-area company, is set to be deployed in public attractions and venues by the end of 2026.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 17 June 2026
Some B-52s were recently deployed during the Iran war.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 17 June 2026
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Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 17 June 2026
Although the Air Force’s fleet of B-52s have been assigned to bases in North Dakota and Louisiana, some of the fleet have been recently sent to Edwards Air Force Base for testing as the Pentagon looks to update and deploy the newest version of the plane.
—Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2026
The humanoid robot from Mind Children, a Seattle-area company, is set to be deployed in public attractions and venues by the end of 2026.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 17 June 2026
Some B-52s were recently deployed during the Iran war.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 17 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deploy
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As officers moved inside, the suspect ran out the back of the building, where other officers stationed along a perimeter took the person into custody, police said.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
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Her chair was stationed above third base at Midway Stadium and near first base at CHS Field.—
Tyler Quattrin,
Twin Cities,
19 June 2026
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The programming, the partnerships, all of it was designed to position Cayman as a cultural destination, not just a financial or diving one.—
Baz Dreisinger,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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The hotel will be open year-round, designed to draw guests beyond the ski season and onto the hiking trails, positioning Cortina as a destination for all seasons.—
Rachel Ingram,
Robb Report,
21 June 2026
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Police have sought Sanchez-Munoz in a pair of standoffs — one in Kansas City and another in Independence — but so far have not located him.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
19 June 2026
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The area, located in Kershaw County, South Carolina, is filled with shallow, unmarked graves, the FHD team said.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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Microsoft Office 2024 Home and Business keeps things straightforward with a one-time purchase that installs directly on your Mac or PC.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
18 June 2026
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In ornamental beds, install cardboard rings under the mulch around perennial or annual plants to stop weeds from intruding.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 June 2026
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The project in Boyle Heights would enhance bike lanes and pedestrian-level lighting and improve shading by planting more than 300 shade trees.—
Melissa Gomez,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Rip planted his fist into Rob-Will's face during their first meeting in Episode 1, and things have only gotten more tense through Episode 7 (now streaming on Paramount+).—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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“Deploy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deploy. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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