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
That project, which was deployed in tandem with the museum’s 200th anniversary, was conceived by New York’s Selldorf Architects in tandem with Purcell architects; also from New York.
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News Desk, Artforum, 8 Apr. 2026
More than 300 Idaho airmen from the 124th Fighter Wing were previously deployed to the area of responsibility in March 2025 for three months.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 8 Apr. 2026
Earl was deployed in the 1960s to the same base in Thailand where Kultida Punsawad worked as a secretary.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Coming out of spring training, the Mets planned to re-evaluate whether to deploy a six-man staff after two turns.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2026
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News Desk, Artforum, 8 Apr. 2026
More than 300 Idaho airmen from the 124th Fighter Wing were previously deployed to the area of responsibility in March 2025 for three months.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 8 Apr. 2026
Earl was deployed in the 1960s to the same base in Thailand where Kultida Punsawad worked as a secretary.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Coming out of spring training, the Mets planned to re-evaluate whether to deploy a six-man staff after two turns.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deploy
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Many existing energy experts stationed in the Gulf had to evacuate their embassies, and were unlikely to easily and quickly communicate with decision-makers.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
5 Apr. 2026
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The United Kingdom’s Royal Navy annexed the island and stationed a garrison on Tristan in 1816.—
NPR,
NPR,
4 Apr. 2026
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This partnership positions all three companies to benefit if that rollout gains traction.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
12 Apr. 2026
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Simply position a tray next to the stove to hold bottles of oil and vinegar, a salt cellar, and, if the tray is large enough, a crock of kitchen tools.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Apr. 2026
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Hopkins lived in a tower within the Frederick Douglass Houses located about three blocks from where he was killed, police said.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
10 Apr. 2026
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After the interview, Espinoza told Horner out again, hoping to locate Athena’s body.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2026
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California is currently the only state where drivers cannot install these kits.—
Charlie Lapastora,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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The restaurateur is looking to do a reconstruction of the front entrance along Washington Street as well as install a new pergola for an outdoor patio, officials said.—
Linda Girardi,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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Fredricks hopes that one of those students at the old Wilson Elementary School comes forward and reaches out to her about their experience helping plant the seeds for this historic tree.—
Heath Kalb,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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The driver sits low, like a sports coupe, making the ride smooth, centered and planted.—
Morgan Korn,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Deploy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deploy. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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