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
Gartner says about 80% of organizations piloting or deploying autonomous business capabilities reported workforce reductions, yet those cuts did not appear to translate into a stronger return on investment.
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 22 May 2026
SpaceX is developing Starship to help humanity colonize the moon and Mars, finish deploying its Starlink megaconstellation in Earth orbit and do pretty much everything else the company wants to do in the final frontier.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 22 May 2026
The plaintiffs, Students for Fair Admissions, had sued Harvard and the University of North Carolina for, allegedly, deploying affirmative action in ways that discriminated against their applications.
—Literary Hub, 21 May 2026
For example, a utility deploying AI in the contact center may reduce call volumes and wait times, but the larger decision includes governance, accuracy standards, escalation design and customer trust.
—Deepak Garg, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
The indictment also describes an extensive effort by the Cuban government to infiltrate Brothers to the Rescue and gather information on the group's flights, deploying a web of spies known as the Wasp Network.
—Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 20 May 2026
Losing this game is not an option if the Giants want their fans to pay attention past Halloween, even with Arizona rookie coach Mike LaFleur deploying rookie running back Jeremiyah Love.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 15 May 2026
An internal affairs investigation has been launched after San Diego police clashed with several people in the Gaslamp Quarter early Sunday, deploying Tasers and pepper spray as violent fights broke out amid a large crowd, police officials said.
—Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2026
Previous tests have seen both successes, like deploying satellites, and failures, including multiple explosions.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 14 May 2026
Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 22 May 2026
SpaceX is developing Starship to help humanity colonize the moon and Mars, finish deploying its Starlink megaconstellation in Earth orbit and do pretty much everything else the company wants to do in the final frontier.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 22 May 2026
The plaintiffs, Students for Fair Admissions, had sued Harvard and the University of North Carolina for, allegedly, deploying affirmative action in ways that discriminated against their applications.
—Literary Hub, 21 May 2026
For example, a utility deploying AI in the contact center may reduce call volumes and wait times, but the larger decision includes governance, accuracy standards, escalation design and customer trust.
—Deepak Garg, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
The indictment also describes an extensive effort by the Cuban government to infiltrate Brothers to the Rescue and gather information on the group's flights, deploying a web of spies known as the Wasp Network.
—Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 20 May 2026
Losing this game is not an option if the Giants want their fans to pay attention past Halloween, even with Arizona rookie coach Mike LaFleur deploying rookie running back Jeremiyah Love.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 15 May 2026
An internal affairs investigation has been launched after San Diego police clashed with several people in the Gaslamp Quarter early Sunday, deploying Tasers and pepper spray as violent fights broke out amid a large crowd, police officials said.
—Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2026
Previous tests have seen both successes, like deploying satellites, and failures, including multiple explosions.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deploying
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Still, Mercury’s square to Pluto on May 5 — especially with Pluto stationing retrograde the next day — could expose toxic workplace dynamics, power struggles or outdated professional ambitions that need to be re-evaluated.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
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When Wick took a woman down to the beach, the victim followed, allegedly to act as security, stationing himself near the boardwalk steps.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
7 May 2026
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Anthropic has spent its existence positioning itself as the safety-forward lab — the one staking its identity on interpretability research, alignment, and a public posture of caution.—
Gabriel Alin Zainescu,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
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Polling data reveals Tom Steyer maintains significant viability with 11% support among Democrats, positioning him as a close second to Becerra’s 12%, which counters claims that his lack of public office experience inherently disqualifies him.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2026
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On May 19, the RCMP first sought public assistance in locating McLean, 45 years of age, after he was reported missing a day earlier and was last seen on May 15 at his home in Lions Bay, a community in British Columbia’s Sea-to-Sky region.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
22 May 2026
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Since cat urine can permeate far beyond its visible edges, this is also useful in locating all the boundaries of a stain, ensuring a more thorough clean.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
21 May 2026
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To avoid this issue, pick a planter with drainage holes and cover the holes with smaller pebbles or stones before planting your peace lily inside.—
Michelle Mastro,
The Spruce,
24 May 2026
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The problem is that this is misleadingly planting dour ideas in my head and could prod me into a worse mental condition.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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“Deploying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deploying. Accessed 28 May. 2026.
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