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as in villages
a small place where people live that is far away from other towns or cities
They lived in a remote outpost high in the mountains.
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as in barracks
a military facility that is in another country or that is far from a country's center of activity
It took about a month for mail to reach the soldiers at the outpost.
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Recent Examples of outposts
Vietnam maintains outposts on nearby islands, and the Philippines, Malaysia, and other nations assert overlapping claims.
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Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 31 Aug. 2025
The reef, a narrow, 18-mile-long atoll in the southern Spratlys, is one of several outposts Vietnam has expanded in recent years as part of its current island-building round, which began in 2021.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
Traditionalists in search of a luxury hotel with old-world elegance definitely have their pick of exceptional options—both the Mandarin Oriental and the Four Seasons have Prague outposts; the former is located in a Medieval monastery—though those who prefer boutique stays are also in luck.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 25 Aug. 2025
Though those outposts eventually closed or changed hands, the original location remained a fixture, its food truck a late-night beacon for a generation of Westport bargoers.
—David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 22 Aug. 2025
Its outposts attract such a strong stream of vacation rental customers that one of them is set to boost local property values by as much as 35% according to a leading realtor.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Because all transactions settle in Santo Domingo, the outposts bypass the regulatory hurdles of full branches while still allowing expatriates to apply for mortgages, open remittance accounts, and invest in Dominican projects without needing to board a plane.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2025
From its Hong Kong original to glamorous outposts in Paris, Tokyo, and Bangkok, Peninsula hotels are renowned for marrying the best of local culture with meticulous service.
—Kenne Dibner, Travel + Leisure, 19 Aug. 2025
The highly successful Joe’s outposts in Chicago and two other cities, however, stand apart from the restaurant group and were never fully under the Lettuce Entertain You corporate umbrella.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2025
Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 31 Aug. 2025
The reef, a narrow, 18-mile-long atoll in the southern Spratlys, is one of several outposts Vietnam has expanded in recent years as part of its current island-building round, which began in 2021.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
Traditionalists in search of a luxury hotel with old-world elegance definitely have their pick of exceptional options—both the Mandarin Oriental and the Four Seasons have Prague outposts; the former is located in a Medieval monastery—though those who prefer boutique stays are also in luck.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 25 Aug. 2025
Though those outposts eventually closed or changed hands, the original location remained a fixture, its food truck a late-night beacon for a generation of Westport bargoers.
—David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 22 Aug. 2025
Its outposts attract such a strong stream of vacation rental customers that one of them is set to boost local property values by as much as 35% according to a leading realtor.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Because all transactions settle in Santo Domingo, the outposts bypass the regulatory hurdles of full branches while still allowing expatriates to apply for mortgages, open remittance accounts, and invest in Dominican projects without needing to board a plane.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2025
From its Hong Kong original to glamorous outposts in Paris, Tokyo, and Bangkok, Peninsula hotels are renowned for marrying the best of local culture with meticulous service.
—Kenne Dibner, Travel + Leisure, 19 Aug. 2025
The highly successful Joe’s outposts in Chicago and two other cities, however, stand apart from the restaurant group and were never fully under the Lettuce Entertain You corporate umbrella.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outposts
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Both villages want to replace the mall with mixed-use developments.—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Sep. 2025
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The two initial quakes flattened villages in both provinces, destroying more than 6,700 homes, and rescue workers pulled bodies from the rubble on Thursday.—
Mohammad Yunus Yawar,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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The information could include flight logs, names associated with criminal activities, civil settlements, immunity or plea agreements.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Start with Speed, Not Sparkle Prioritize capabilities that move money faster, such as real-time settlements, modular API flows, and instant disbursements.—
Christer Holloman,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Intelsat’s leadership rapidly green-lighted the campaign to set up internet citadels.—
Kevin Holden Platt,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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In Kabul, health officials said rescue teams were struggling to reach remote hamlets in a region long prone to earthquakes and floods.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Sep. 2025
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This high-latitude arc on a Viking ocean ship strings together fjords, fishing hamlets, and wild islands.—
Jill Schildhouse,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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The two competing camps both made hyperbolic claims that their technology would soon deliver computers that equalled or exceeded human intelligence.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
3 Sep. 2025
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And with a payload capacity of 100 tons, Starship should be able to carry all the equipment for one of Interlune’s mining camps in one or two shipments.—
Jeremy Bogaisky,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Spend your days exploring art galleries, visiting historical landmarks like forts and castles along the coast, and experiencing the rich Ashanti culture in Kumasi.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
15 Aug. 2025
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Inland, dunes ripple beneath vast desert skies, ancient forts like Al Zubarah stand watch, and camel tracks trace timeworn paths.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Sleek architecture marries centuries-old fortresses—while locals swap skis for kayaks, depending on the season.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Inextricably tied to the D-Day invasion of World War II, this northern French region of orchards, dairies, horse farms and seaside villages along the English Channel draws visitors who come to honor the fallen or visit famous medieval fortresses and abbeys.—
Seth Sherwood,
New York Times,
21 Aug. 2025
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“Outposts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outposts. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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