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
Plans for an international peacekeeping force meant to provide security in Gaza are also beginning to take shape but no troops have been deployed.
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Arkansas Online, 27 Feb. 2026
Weeks later, the Knicks deployed the zone for one possession and allowed a basket.
—Fred Katz, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2026
BondIt, a specialty finance company focused on providing debt and mezzanine financing solutions to fund the production of independent film and TV, has deployed over $500 million across more than 500 projects since it was founded.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 26 Feb. 2026
By the afternoon, Columbia had deployed additional public safety patrols and staffing to all residential buildings, and instructed all residential staff not to allow law enforcement in without the presence of school safety agents and legal guidance.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 26 Feb. 2026
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said on his social media channels on Tuesday that security forces have been deployed on rescue missions and are providing immediate assistance to the population affected by the rain.
—ABC News, 26 Feb. 2026
That means that soldiers and the necessary equipment to repel potential attacks will be deployed near key energy facilities.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 26 Feb. 2026
The driver of the suspects’ vehicle lost control after officers deployed spike strips.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Feb. 2026
Beijing has long deployed such tactics against overseas Chinese dissidents as well as the Uyghur and Tibetan diaspora, whose family members still within reach of Chinese authorities have been detained, harassed and intimidated.
—Shibani Mahtani, NPR, 26 Feb. 2026
Arkansas Online, 27 Feb. 2026
Weeks later, the Knicks deployed the zone for one possession and allowed a basket.
—Fred Katz, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2026
BondIt, a specialty finance company focused on providing debt and mezzanine financing solutions to fund the production of independent film and TV, has deployed over $500 million across more than 500 projects since it was founded.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 26 Feb. 2026
By the afternoon, Columbia had deployed additional public safety patrols and staffing to all residential buildings, and instructed all residential staff not to allow law enforcement in without the presence of school safety agents and legal guidance.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 26 Feb. 2026
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said on his social media channels on Tuesday that security forces have been deployed on rescue missions and are providing immediate assistance to the population affected by the rain.
—ABC News, 26 Feb. 2026
That means that soldiers and the necessary equipment to repel potential attacks will be deployed near key energy facilities.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 26 Feb. 2026
The driver of the suspects’ vehicle lost control after officers deployed spike strips.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Feb. 2026
Beijing has long deployed such tactics against overseas Chinese dissidents as well as the Uyghur and Tibetan diaspora, whose family members still within reach of Chinese authorities have been detained, harassed and intimidated.
—Shibani Mahtani, NPR, 26 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deployed
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The Longhorns took the lead on a monster 466-foot shot to left field by Aiden Robbins, who plunked his shot off the train stationed high above the left field wall at Daikin Park.—
David Eckert,
Austin American Statesman,
28 Feb. 2026
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The most instructive perspective comes from the port of Torre Annunziata, where two Syrian workers are stationed on an enormous tank loaded with Ukrainian grain.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
27 Feb. 2026
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The companies positioned the collaboration as an ongoing hiring pipeline—one that blends craft training, retail service standards and direct employment opportunities at a time when skilled tailoring talent remains in short supply.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
23 Feb. 2026
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Hunt, the Houston congressman, has positioned himself as Trump-aligned without Paxton’s baggage.—
Gromer Jeffers Jr,
Dallas Morning News,
23 Feb. 2026
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The new stations are located at Wilshire/La Brea, Wilshire/Fairfax, Wilshire/La Cienega and will collectively serve Koreatown, Miracle Mile, Hancock Park, Carthay Circle, the Fairfax District and Beverly Hills.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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Malmö is located on the Öresund, opposite Denmark's capital, Copenhagen.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Deployed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deployed. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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