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
Miller, 26, flashed potential with the Rangers but also struggled at times, playing for three coaching staffs and frequently being deployed in matchup minutes with mismatched partners.
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Arpon Basu, New York Times, 28 May 2026
She was deployed to Iraq, Afghanistan and the Balkans, including a deployment to Afghanistan after having one of her legs amputated below the knee following a stateside car crash.
—Joseph Konig, PEOPLE, 28 May 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
Geordie is now deployed across roughly 30 customer environments, cofounder and CEO Henry Comfort told Fortune.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 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
Manhunt continues Police have significant resources deployed in the Puna district, following up on leads, Mahuna said.
—Amanda Musa, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
As part of continuing efforts to keep people away from sea lions that go on land to rest at La Jolla Cove, cones have been placed on the beach as a reminder to stay clear of the animals, and new signs have been installed and additional rangers deployed.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2026
Last year, Japan even deployed its own military to help cull bear numbers.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 14 May 2026
Arpon Basu, New York Times, 28 May 2026
She was deployed to Iraq, Afghanistan and the Balkans, including a deployment to Afghanistan after having one of her legs amputated below the knee following a stateside car crash.
—Joseph Konig, PEOPLE, 28 May 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
Geordie is now deployed across roughly 30 customer environments, cofounder and CEO Henry Comfort told Fortune.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 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
Manhunt continues Police have significant resources deployed in the Puna district, following up on leads, Mahuna said.
—Amanda Musa, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
As part of continuing efforts to keep people away from sea lions that go on land to rest at La Jolla Cove, cones have been placed on the beach as a reminder to stay clear of the animals, and new signs have been installed and additional rangers deployed.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2026
Last year, Japan even deployed its own military to help cull bear numbers.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deployed
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Stealth Hotel Gamble on Friday told The Star that building’s design came from his desire to recognize not only the B-2 stealth bomber stationed in Missouri at Whiteman Air Force Base in Knob Noster, but also the many people who work and live around the base.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
22 May 2026
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The 366th Fighter Wing is stationed at the Mountain Home Air Force Base, about 50 miles south of Boise, Idaho.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
17 May 2026
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For voters frustrated with the status quo, Spencer Pratt has positioned himself as an outsider candidate promising changes to local government and a tougher approach to public safety.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
26 May 2026
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Such chains are positioned as more convenient than stand-alone cafes and largely appeal to commuters and families going to and from school.—
Auzinea Bacon,
CNN Money,
25 May 2026
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Canada's Integrated Homicide Investigation Team announced Friday that McLean's remains had been located in the Lions Bay area of British Columbia, according to PEOPLE.—
Oliver Gettell,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 May 2026
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Canada's Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) announced in a Friday, May 22 media release shared with PEOPLE that McLean's remains were located in the Lions Bay area.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
23 May 2026
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“Deployed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deployed. Accessed 29 May. 2026.
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