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
Moreover, these capabilities can deployed continuously without lengthly upgrade cycles.
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Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 14 May 2026
Last year, Japan even deployed its own military to help cull bear numbers.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 14 May 2026
Mines have been deployed across the Strait of Hormuz, the entrance to the Gulf, countless spills have leaked oil into its waters, and missiles have fallen perilously close to Iran’s sole nuclear power plant, risking radiation seepage from the coastal facility.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 14 May 2026
After the Kia exited the freeway at Douglas Boulevard in Roseville, deputies deployed a spike strip, Igoe said.
—Sacbee.com, 14 May 2026
But for Anderson, who’s been deployed to some of the thorniest places on earth, the snaps lining the cardboard box hit a little different.
—Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 14 May 2026
The use of states' public health agencies to find immigrants who lack legal status is not the only strategy states have deployed.
—Andrew Jones, CBS News, 14 May 2026
As the current hantavirus outbreak unfolded, the CDC deployed teams to evacuate and quarantine Americans who may have been exposed, health officials briefed reporters and Bhattacharya went on a Fox News program to urge Americans not to worry.
—Ali Swenson, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
Waymo said software changes were deployed on April 20 for the affected fleet.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 13 May 2026
Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 14 May 2026
Last year, Japan even deployed its own military to help cull bear numbers.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 14 May 2026
Mines have been deployed across the Strait of Hormuz, the entrance to the Gulf, countless spills have leaked oil into its waters, and missiles have fallen perilously close to Iran’s sole nuclear power plant, risking radiation seepage from the coastal facility.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 14 May 2026
After the Kia exited the freeway at Douglas Boulevard in Roseville, deputies deployed a spike strip, Igoe said.
—Sacbee.com, 14 May 2026
But for Anderson, who’s been deployed to some of the thorniest places on earth, the snaps lining the cardboard box hit a little different.
—Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 14 May 2026
The use of states' public health agencies to find immigrants who lack legal status is not the only strategy states have deployed.
—Andrew Jones, CBS News, 14 May 2026
As the current hantavirus outbreak unfolded, the CDC deployed teams to evacuate and quarantine Americans who may have been exposed, health officials briefed reporters and Bhattacharya went on a Fox News program to urge Americans not to worry.
—Ali Swenson, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
Waymo said software changes were deployed on April 20 for the affected fleet.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deployed
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This would have required security guards stationed at each turnstile to step in and investigate.—
Alex Kalinauckas,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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Mauro was born in England, where his father was stationed for work.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
Verb
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Meanwhile, Lombard’s strong arm and slick glove would be underutilized if positioned away from short or third.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
12 May 2026
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What to do nearby Beverly Hills is conveniently positioned between the ocean and Hollywood, putting two of Los Angeles’s main draws within easy reach.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
Verb
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The spa Spa Pendry is located in the new wing of the hotel and comes in at a whopping 19,000 square feet.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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After several hours in the water, the missing individual was located.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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“Deployed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deployed. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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