as in stationing
to place in a particular position
The commander deployed additional troops to the region this morning.
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Recent Examples of deploying
According to Homeland Security Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin, agents have made more than 1,000 arrests since first deploying resources to Minnesota.
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Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 9 Jan. 2026
Officers surged forward to detain a person, deploying what appeared to be stun grenades.
—CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
The cost of deploying 3 gigawatts of batteries on the grid by 2031 would add 58 to 68 cents per month to the average residential bill for Ameren customers in mostly downstate Illinois and 40 to 48 cents for Commonwealth Edison customers in the Chicago region, according to the IPA analysis.
—Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
The shooting of the woman, identified by family members as Renee Nicole Good, 37, occurred as Homeland Security escalates immigration enforcement operations in Minnesota by deploying 2,000 agents and officers.
—Claudia Lauer, Fortune, 8 Jan. 2026
After more than 30 years of deploying autonomous machines in some of the world’s most demanding mining environments, Caterpillar is expanding that expertise to the yellow iron seen on everyday construction sites.
—Caterpillar Inc, Dallas Morning News, 8 Jan. 2026
On the Optimus side, Tesla has reported deploying at least two Optimus units performing tasks in its factory environment and announced pilot production lines at its Fremont facility, marking the first steps toward internal integration.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2025
The bank’s work is organized into 3,700 processes, essential for deploying new technology effectively.
—Charlotte Observer, 7 Nov. 2025
After the collision and shooting on October 4, a crowd of protesters gathered around the scene on the southwest side of Chicago, and agents responded by deploying tear gas.
—Reuters, NBC news, 6 Nov. 2025
Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 9 Jan. 2026
Officers surged forward to detain a person, deploying what appeared to be stun grenades.
—CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
The cost of deploying 3 gigawatts of batteries on the grid by 2031 would add 58 to 68 cents per month to the average residential bill for Ameren customers in mostly downstate Illinois and 40 to 48 cents for Commonwealth Edison customers in the Chicago region, according to the IPA analysis.
—Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
The shooting of the woman, identified by family members as Renee Nicole Good, 37, occurred as Homeland Security escalates immigration enforcement operations in Minnesota by deploying 2,000 agents and officers.
—Claudia Lauer, Fortune, 8 Jan. 2026
After more than 30 years of deploying autonomous machines in some of the world’s most demanding mining environments, Caterpillar is expanding that expertise to the yellow iron seen on everyday construction sites.
—Caterpillar Inc, Dallas Morning News, 8 Jan. 2026
On the Optimus side, Tesla has reported deploying at least two Optimus units performing tasks in its factory environment and announced pilot production lines at its Fremont facility, marking the first steps toward internal integration.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2025
The bank’s work is organized into 3,700 processes, essential for deploying new technology effectively.
—Charlotte Observer, 7 Nov. 2025
After the collision and shooting on October 4, a crowd of protesters gathered around the scene on the southwest side of Chicago, and agents responded by deploying tear gas.
—Reuters, NBC news, 6 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deploying
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In a move to further cement its position as a dominant air carrier in San Diego, Alaska Airlines will launch next year its first pilot base here, with the goal of stationing up to 250 captains and first officers at the airport.—
Lori Weisberg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Dec. 2025
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The infamous case of Amazon stationing an ambulance to treat heat exhaustion outside a Pennsylvania warehouse in the early 2010s because there was no air-conditioning comes to mind.—
Jason Del Rey,
Fortune,
25 Nov. 2025
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According to Makaym Dybenko, the system balances customization with military-standard compatibility, positioning DroneHunter Varta as a flexible counter-drone solution for modern combat environments.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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The producers are positioning the project as a potential breakthrough for the cult director.—
Ben Croll,
Variety,
9 Jan. 2026
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After locating handgun ammunition in the SUV, Burbank PD used a helicopter and police dog named Spike to locate Alas along a steep embankment along the freeway.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Officials have requested the public's help in locating the two men, and also shared CCTV footage showing what the men were wearing on New Year’s Day.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
5 Jan. 2026
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For best results, choose a rich potting mix and amend garden soil with compost before planting.—
Lauren Landers,
The Spruce,
7 Jan. 2026
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When planting pea seeds, proper soil preparation is essential.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Deploying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deploying. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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