deploying

verb

present participle of deploy
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 The people building and deploying workplace automation increasingly describe their ideal employee in terms that sound less like a computer science course and more like a lesson in human development. — Dan Fitzpatrick, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026 According to Purdue, wider adoption of these technologies could eventually reduce operating and maintenance costs, improve safety, extend reactor lifetimes, and remove barriers to deploying more carbon-free nuclear power. — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 11 July 2026 The newspaper also listed other California cities such as Downey, Artesia, Brea, San Bernardino, Stanton, Chino, Hemet, and San Jose as deploying drones over the Fourth of July holiday. — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 10 July 2026 Every local elected prefers greater flexibility in deploying local funds. — Scott Maxwell, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 July 2026 While bad actors are increasingly deploying AI to scale and automate their operations, organizations are also leveraging the technology to improve threat detection and accelerate response times. — Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 7 July 2026 Authorities searched extensively for Delphine’s remains, deploying drones, cadaver dogs, divers and search teams, but her body was never found. — Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deploying
  1. stationing
  2. positioning
  3. locating
  4. planting
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  • However, with Mercury stationing retrograde in Cancer on June 29 — the ruler of this Mars in Gemini transit — old feelings, conversations and even ex-lovers could circle back around for some unfinished business.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
  • The month closes on June 29 with a full moon in Capricorn alongside Mercury stationing retrograde, putting a warm spotlight on your inner circle and local community.
    — Kirah Tabourn, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 May 2026
Definition of stationing
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  • Under the guidance of chair and director Moti Sagar, the group has produced films and television programming known for adaptations of ancient Indian epics, positioning it as a name in spiritual, historical and family entertainment.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 20 July 2026
  • Through its Nemotron family of open-weight models and enterprise AI initiatives, the company is positioning itself as an enabler of customized AI rather than simply a chip supplier.
    — Vivian Toh, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Definition of positioning
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  • Police are seeking the public’s help in locating a French bulldog who was stolen during a burglary in May, authorities said.
    — Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 15 July 2026
  • Enforcing judgments against foreign officials often depends on locating assets that can legally be seized in the United States or other jurisdictions.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026
Definition of locating
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  • The weekend of July 25, the cannabis area is honoring Home Grow Weekend, which will feature live demonstrations and panels on planting and cultivating cannabis plants at home.
    — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 19 July 2026
  • Keep these guidelines in mind when planting along your driveway or fence as well.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 19 July 2026
Definition of planting

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