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
But deploying a thousand agents that can’t be coordinated, governed, or audited is the same thinking that gave enterprises a thousand disconnected point solutions a decade ago, and produced the same result.
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Ganesh Padmanabhan, Fortune, 19 June 2026
While some videos include a soundtrack of small arms fire, there is little sign of the mobile fire groups of volunteers armed with anti-aircraft machine guns which Russia is now deploying at scale.
—David Hambling, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
Panthalassa evades these regional regulatory and environmental obstacles by deploying autonomous computing nodes directly into deep water.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 19 June 2026
The fact is that by deploying nuclear weapons on its territory, Finland is beginning to threaten us.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2026
Video from Mendias showed officers pouring out of the back of an armored police vehicle and police deploying robots into the area.
—Jeffrey Collins, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
The task force is working with local law enforcement and deploying personnel from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), as well as the FBI's Counterterrorism Division.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
Multiple agencies led by the county’s fire-rescue and Florida Forest Service had been mobilizing and deploying firefighters and equipment from around the state for days.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 23 Mar. 2025
Although he was acquitted of the six counts against him, including insubordination, the court-martial prevented him from deploying to fight in Europe with his battalion.
—Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 23 Mar. 2025
Ganesh Padmanabhan, Fortune, 19 June 2026
While some videos include a soundtrack of small arms fire, there is little sign of the mobile fire groups of volunteers armed with anti-aircraft machine guns which Russia is now deploying at scale.
—David Hambling, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
Panthalassa evades these regional regulatory and environmental obstacles by deploying autonomous computing nodes directly into deep water.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 19 June 2026
The fact is that by deploying nuclear weapons on its territory, Finland is beginning to threaten us.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2026
Video from Mendias showed officers pouring out of the back of an armored police vehicle and police deploying robots into the area.
—Jeffrey Collins, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
The task force is working with local law enforcement and deploying personnel from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), as well as the FBI's Counterterrorism Division.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
Multiple agencies led by the county’s fire-rescue and Florida Forest Service had been mobilizing and deploying firefighters and equipment from around the state for days.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 23 Mar. 2025
Although he was acquitted of the six counts against him, including insubordination, the court-martial prevented him from deploying to fight in Europe with his battalion.
—Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 23 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deploying
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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
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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
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But positioning a brand toward Gen X isn’t enough — this group craves authenticity, representation, connection and meaningful experiences.—
Kathryn Hopkins,
Footwear News,
23 June 2026
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The company is positioning Exceptionally Aged as an evolution of the latter.—
David Thomas Tao,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
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The controversy surrounding the venue led to the formation of the UConnifers, a student group who came together to oppose locating the golf practice center off East Road.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
21 June 2026
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Called Stringman, the system uses cables suspended from four corners of a room to move a robotic gripper across the ceiling, locating and collecting items such as toys, clothing, and other household mess.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
16 June 2026
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Instead, strive for a layered effect, planting low-growing flowers and foliage at the edge of the bed and the dahlias in the center.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 June 2026
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Also, aim to create year-round appeal by planting about a third to half evergreens with the rest deciduous shrubs and perennials.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
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“Deploying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deploying. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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