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 water department will manage the program, including customer service, deploying in-house staff for the task, Brown said.
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Nushrat Rahman, Freep.com, 17 Oct. 2025
The United States has reinforced its military presence in the western Pacific to deter rivals Russia, China and North Korea by deploying four B-1B bombers to Japan.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
Besides this raid, he's also heard about the possibility of National Guard troops deploying here, something a federal court has put on hold for now.
—Sergio Martínez-Beltrán, NPR, 17 Oct. 2025
Abbott notably featured the network in his statement on deploying the National Guard to Austin.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 17 Oct. 2025
Ellis’ order was aimed at bringing down the temperature by ensuring the immigration agents warn protesters ahead of deploying chemical weapons.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 16 Oct. 2025
Critics argue that deploying clean tech to produce fossil fuels prolongs the life of carbon-emitting infrastructure.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025
Numerous videos have emerged of agents deploying tear gas, pepper balls and roughly throwing protesters to the ground during the demonstrations.
—Laura Sharman, CNN Money, 10 Oct. 2025
Canucks coach Bob McCammon certainly had some fun with the unique situation, deploying Gus and Eddie on the same line for their first game as teammates.
—Rob Rossi, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Nushrat Rahman, Freep.com, 17 Oct. 2025
The United States has reinforced its military presence in the western Pacific to deter rivals Russia, China and North Korea by deploying four B-1B bombers to Japan.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
Besides this raid, he's also heard about the possibility of National Guard troops deploying here, something a federal court has put on hold for now.
—Sergio Martínez-Beltrán, NPR, 17 Oct. 2025
Abbott notably featured the network in his statement on deploying the National Guard to Austin.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 17 Oct. 2025
Ellis’ order was aimed at bringing down the temperature by ensuring the immigration agents warn protesters ahead of deploying chemical weapons.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 16 Oct. 2025
Critics argue that deploying clean tech to produce fossil fuels prolongs the life of carbon-emitting infrastructure.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025
Numerous videos have emerged of agents deploying tear gas, pepper balls and roughly throwing protesters to the ground during the demonstrations.
—Laura Sharman, CNN Money, 10 Oct. 2025
Canucks coach Bob McCammon certainly had some fun with the unique situation, deploying Gus and Eddie on the same line for their first game as teammates.
—Rob Rossi, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deploying
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This, however, is followed by Pluto stationing direct in Aquarius, bringing deep revelations in your closest connections, asking you to redefine what partnership means to you.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
6 Oct. 2025
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Also, with Uranus stationing retrograde in Gemini and your fourth house of home, family and living spaces, changes in your personal life could play into these dynamics, whether that’s moving in together or setting new boundaries with family to protect your peace of mind.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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For companies like Minotti, positioning a showroom in the heart of the nation’s capital allows the firm to tap into the potential spurred by new projects and developments nationwide.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
16 Oct. 2025
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But between his transcendent skill set, maturity beyond his years, and global appeal, the 21-year-old is already positioning himself as the league’s next great ambassador and possibly the face of the NBA.—
Evan Dammarell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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Chapters on finding employment lawyers, securing health care, minimizing expenses, and locating hole-patching income sources alternate with stories of high-profile women who lost their jobs, including Lisa Kudrow, Katie Couric, and Oprah.—
Katy Waldman,
New Yorker,
20 Oct. 2025
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And Williams Sonoma is coming back to Brea Mall, and locating near Pottery Barn.—
Terri Daxon,
Oc Register,
16 Oct. 2025
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Spring is typically best for planting perennials and shrubs, though some bare-root trees can be planted in winter in milder climates.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
21 Oct. 2025
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There’s been so many examples through the years of filmmakers planting all these seeds or proposing these big universes and imagining these big slates that never end up going anywhere.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Deploying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deploying. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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