as in stationed
to place in a particular position
The commander deployed additional troops to the region this morning.
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Recent Examples of deployed
Israel also quietly deployed an Iron Dome aerial defense battery to the UAE – and the troops to operate it – during the war with Iran, first reported by Axios, as well as other defense systems.
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Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 5 June 2026
However, one such device was successfully deployed during the last major outbreak of Ebola, helping to drive down exceedingly high viral levels in one critically ill patient.
—Elie Dolgin, IEEE Spectrum, 4 June 2026
Officers quickly deployed a drone through the department’s Drone as a First Responder program and identified three people shooting firearms at targets on private property near the railroad tracks.
—Reeti Malhotra, Sacbee.com, 4 June 2026
View of the suspects from the drone deployed by Elk Grove police.
—Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 4 June 2026
From there, the batteries will also be deployed to other B2U energy storage projects at sites across California and Texas, including a 24 megawatt-hour energy storage project in Bexar County, Texas, that could support Waymo’s growing deployment in San Antonio.
—Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 4 June 2026
Formed a unified Incident Command Team with the Texas Animal Health Commission and deployed response personnel to the area.
—Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 4 June 2026
Strategic Petroleum Reserve releases have been deployed and an 18 cent per gallon federal gas tax holiday has been proposed.
—David S. Cohen, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 May 2026
The first time industrial robots were successfully deployed was on a General Motors assembly line back in 1961.
—Rishabh Chanana, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 5 June 2026
However, one such device was successfully deployed during the last major outbreak of Ebola, helping to drive down exceedingly high viral levels in one critically ill patient.
—Elie Dolgin, IEEE Spectrum, 4 June 2026
Officers quickly deployed a drone through the department’s Drone as a First Responder program and identified three people shooting firearms at targets on private property near the railroad tracks.
—Reeti Malhotra, Sacbee.com, 4 June 2026
View of the suspects from the drone deployed by Elk Grove police.
—Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 4 June 2026
From there, the batteries will also be deployed to other B2U energy storage projects at sites across California and Texas, including a 24 megawatt-hour energy storage project in Bexar County, Texas, that could support Waymo’s growing deployment in San Antonio.
—Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 4 June 2026
Formed a unified Incident Command Team with the Texas Animal Health Commission and deployed response personnel to the area.
—Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 4 June 2026
Strategic Petroleum Reserve releases have been deployed and an 18 cent per gallon federal gas tax holiday has been proposed.
—David S. Cohen, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 May 2026
The first time industrial robots were successfully deployed was on a General Motors assembly line back in 1961.
—Rishabh Chanana, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deployed
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Armed with an adventure kit, participants are summoned to a secret location where they’re tasked with deciphering cryptic codes, uncovering hidden symbols, navigating shifting alliances and outwit enemies and operatives stationed around the campus.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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Over the past few months, Ukrainian drones have crashed into the chimney of a power plant in Estonia, hit empty fuel tanks in Latvia and been shot down by Romanian fighter jets stationed in Lithuania.—
Stephen McGrath,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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The kitchen is outfitted with Gaggenau appliances and custom cabinetry, with adjacent gathering areas and a lofted office positioned for views toward Northstar, a ski resort just six miles away.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
8 June 2026
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The implantable pulse generator was placed within a silicone cuff on the left cervical vagus nerve, with electrode contacts positioned to deliver stimulation.—
Samantha Agate,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 June 2026
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Such plants are predominantly located in communities of color, with an average of 77% of the residents within a mile identifying as such, according to census data.—
Jason Henry,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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Since then, five of the remaining seven have been located, with one rescued from the chamber Friday night.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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“Deployed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deployed. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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