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
At an altitude of about 50,000 feet, at a velocity of some 300 mph, 11 parachutes will begin deploying in sequential fashion to further slow and stabilize the spacecraft.
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Miles Doran, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
Come Friday, April 10, the Orion vehicle carrying the astronauts will zoom back into Earth's atmosphere before deploying parachutes to make a water landing in the Pacific Ocean near California.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
But most of the ceasefire work remains to be done, from disarming Hamas and ending its two-decade rule to deploying an international stabilization force and beginning vast reconstruction.
—Wafaa Shurafa, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Software stocks — Software stocks suffered declines for a second day on the heels of Anthropic's rollout of Claude Managed Agents, a platform for deploying AI agents.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026
By deploying Inspectorio’s specialized solutions for responsible sourcing, lab test management, and traceability, the retailer aims to navigate an increasingly intricate regulatory landscape.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 9 Apr. 2026
But the most recent examples of drivers deploying a win-at-all-costs attitude within a single team don’t quite support that argument so strongly.
—Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2026
The companies succeeding aren’t just deploying tools.
—Teuila Hanson, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026
Only about 1 in 10 favor deploying troops.
—Steve Peoples, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Miles Doran, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
Come Friday, April 10, the Orion vehicle carrying the astronauts will zoom back into Earth's atmosphere before deploying parachutes to make a water landing in the Pacific Ocean near California.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
But most of the ceasefire work remains to be done, from disarming Hamas and ending its two-decade rule to deploying an international stabilization force and beginning vast reconstruction.
—Wafaa Shurafa, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Software stocks — Software stocks suffered declines for a second day on the heels of Anthropic's rollout of Claude Managed Agents, a platform for deploying AI agents.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026
By deploying Inspectorio’s specialized solutions for responsible sourcing, lab test management, and traceability, the retailer aims to navigate an increasingly intricate regulatory landscape.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 9 Apr. 2026
But the most recent examples of drivers deploying a win-at-all-costs attitude within a single team don’t quite support that argument so strongly.
—Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2026
The companies succeeding aren’t just deploying tools.
—Teuila Hanson, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026
Only about 1 in 10 favor deploying troops.
—Steve Peoples, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deploying
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For commercial farmers Jami and Chuck English, stationing an honor box at their pick-your-own pumpkin patch each fall was a logistics decision.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
10 Apr. 2026
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Your 6th House of Habits is boosted by Jupiter stationing direct, which improves the flow of general tasks.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
10 Mar. 2026
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In antiquity, technology was literally demonized, so there was no stigma in positioning oneself against it.—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
8 Apr. 2026
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Fresh, meanwhile, has ascended to the pantheon of legendary New Orleans producers, positioning himself as the 21st century Allen Toussaint.—
Sadie Sartini Garner,
Pitchfork,
7 Apr. 2026
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Riverside County Department of Animal Services officials are seeking help from the public in locating a pair of dogs that were recently involved in an attack on a wild burro, part of a series of attacks on the creatures dating back to late 2025.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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With 43 degree temperatures announced at first pitch and gusty winds throughout the game, Early had difficulty locating his pitches and was forced to grind through four laborious innings.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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The Old Farmer’s Almanac recommends planting mostly root vegetables, including parsnips and turnips, and leafy greens such as kale and arugula in early April.—
McClatchy,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Apr. 2026
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As mentioned above, the best way to keep these plants from taking over your yard (and others) is to avoid planting invasive species in the first place.—
Peg Aloi,
The Spruce,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Deploying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deploying. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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