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
Just this week, someone noticed that Chrome had downloaded a 4GB Gemini Nano model and inferred from its sudden appearance that Google was deploying that AI on all Chrome installs right now.
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ArsTechnica, 8 May 2026
Reducing dependence on extensive physical testing may also shorten development timelines and lower operational costs for companies deploying robotic systems.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 7 May 2026
Russia maintains a significant advantage in drone numbers, regularly deploying hundreds in a single attack.
—Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
Six out of 10 companies have started deploying agentic AI, but only one in ten has actually built anything autonomous.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 6 May 2026
World Cup organizers in Kansas City pushed back to the survey, telling The Athletic that embassy staff in countries such as the Netherlands are deploying additional staff to the city in anticipation of a high number of visitors.
—Rafael Nam, NPR, 4 May 2026
The state has taken careful steps to harness AI benefits while establishing safeguards, deploying GenAI tools in state services, forming expert councils and requiring transparency and safety planning from major AI developers.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
That decision boosted McLaren significantly in Miami, as its downforce gains offset where Mercedes continues to be stronger in deploying the engine power the two teams share.
—Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 4 May 2026
Experts and congressional aides have said that Iran was likely able to preserve some of its arsenal by deploying decoys and dispersing weapons around the country.
—Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 1 May 2026
ArsTechnica, 8 May 2026
Reducing dependence on extensive physical testing may also shorten development timelines and lower operational costs for companies deploying robotic systems.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 7 May 2026
Russia maintains a significant advantage in drone numbers, regularly deploying hundreds in a single attack.
—Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
Six out of 10 companies have started deploying agentic AI, but only one in ten has actually built anything autonomous.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 6 May 2026
World Cup organizers in Kansas City pushed back to the survey, telling The Athletic that embassy staff in countries such as the Netherlands are deploying additional staff to the city in anticipation of a high number of visitors.
—Rafael Nam, NPR, 4 May 2026
The state has taken careful steps to harness AI benefits while establishing safeguards, deploying GenAI tools in state services, forming expert councils and requiring transparency and safety planning from major AI developers.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
That decision boosted McLaren significantly in Miami, as its downforce gains offset where Mercedes continues to be stronger in deploying the engine power the two teams share.
—Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 4 May 2026
Experts and congressional aides have said that Iran was likely able to preserve some of its arsenal by deploying decoys and dispersing weapons around the country.
—Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deploying
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The Air Force previously considered stationing a set of F-35s in Boise, which can reach speeds of up to 1,200 mph.—
Hali Smith
April 29,
Idaho Statesman,
29 Apr. 2026
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The bill separately bans ICE agents from stationing themselves near childcare centers while performing immigration enforcement.—
Andrew Graham
April 15,
Sacbee.com,
15 Apr. 2026
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The bigger picture By shaping programming around a global event rather than waiting for visitors to stumble in, the museum is positioning itself as an active part of Kansas City’s World Cup experience.—
Taylor Haught,
Kansas City Star,
28 Apr. 2026
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In an interview with Connect the World, UAE Energy Minister Suhail Al Mazrouei cast the move in terms of positioning the country as a leading producer at a time of growing concern about rising oil prices and tighter supply.—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2026
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Police asked the public for help in locating Foust.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
3 May 2026
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The Emmy Award-winning scribe asked the public for help in locating 38-year-old Christina Lynn Downer in December.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
30 Apr. 2026
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McCarthy has a deft way with crafting suspense in his script, leading with character first, planting conversational bombs that go off at intervals throughout the plot.—
Katie Walsh,
Twin Cities,
2 May 2026
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Singh recommends planting it under deciduous trees or near hostas and ferns.—
Helena Madden,
Martha Stewart,
2 May 2026
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