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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
Then, from the early nineties through 2022 the Israeli government largely supported the establishment of a hundred and eighty-seven unauthorized outposts.
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Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 14 Mar. 2026
The Sacramento International Airport launched outposts of three local restaurants and a first-of-its-kind cafe and market concept Thursday as part of its major dining overhaul project.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Once thought to serve as a deterrent, American military bases and diplomatic outposts in these countries are a bull’s-eye for Iranian missiles and have come under heavy fire as the war stretches into its 13th day.
—Laura Kelly, The Hill, 13 Mar. 2026
Future outposts on the moon will need to be as self-sufficient as possible to avoid the high cost of constantly shuttling supplies from Earth.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 5 Mar. 2026
Fighting escalated sharply in December, when opposition forces captured a string of government outposts in north central Jonglei.
—ABC News, 3 Mar. 2026
Janga is Curacao’s all-time top scorer, a veteran who has played for 14 clubs from all manner of outposts representing the tiniest nation at the tournament.
—The Athletic Staff, New York Times, 3 Mar. 2026
Taliban spokesperson Hamdullah Fitrat said Afghan forces had killed 55 Pakistani soldiers and captured others in the attack, and took control of 19 Pakistani military outposts, according to CNN.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 27 Feb. 2026
Also, look into American businesses that have outposts there.
—Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2026
Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 14 Mar. 2026
The Sacramento International Airport launched outposts of three local restaurants and a first-of-its-kind cafe and market concept Thursday as part of its major dining overhaul project.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Once thought to serve as a deterrent, American military bases and diplomatic outposts in these countries are a bull’s-eye for Iranian missiles and have come under heavy fire as the war stretches into its 13th day.
—Laura Kelly, The Hill, 13 Mar. 2026
Future outposts on the moon will need to be as self-sufficient as possible to avoid the high cost of constantly shuttling supplies from Earth.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 5 Mar. 2026
Fighting escalated sharply in December, when opposition forces captured a string of government outposts in north central Jonglei.
—ABC News, 3 Mar. 2026
Janga is Curacao’s all-time top scorer, a veteran who has played for 14 clubs from all manner of outposts representing the tiniest nation at the tournament.
—The Athletic Staff, New York Times, 3 Mar. 2026
Taliban spokesperson Hamdullah Fitrat said Afghan forces had killed 55 Pakistani soldiers and captured others in the attack, and took control of 19 Pakistani military outposts, according to CNN.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 27 Feb. 2026
Also, look into American businesses that have outposts there.
—Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outposts
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The same skiffs also take you to nearby lakes for a spot of swimming or piranha fishing; and on visits to remote villages.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Mar. 2026
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This is a charm bracelet of cute villages that are more accessible and friendlier than the big cities, but still pack a wallop of traditional Spanish culture.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Mar. 2026
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Another is the location of the school — next to a base of the Revolutionary Guard in Hormozgan province and close to a barracks for its naval brigade.—
Julia Frankel,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Israel has significantly escalated military activities in the occupied West Bank since 2023 as the right-wing government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has pushed to increase Jewish settlements and entrench Israel’s grip on the land.—
Zeena Saifi,
CNN Money,
15 Mar. 2026
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But what October 7th did was create the political possibility that the most extreme version of settlements, which had been on the shelf for many years, could be accelerated and pushed past the finish line.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2026
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The story is a bit murkier than Manichaean talk of stormers and citadels.—
Jon Allsop,
New Yorker,
6 Oct. 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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Note that there are also many of the smaller villages/hamlets/boroughs on this list.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
25 Feb. 2026
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Here are our 7 favorite small adventure towns around the world, from coastal enclaves to alpine hamlets.—
Jen Murphy,
Outside,
7 Jan. 2026
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That goes for basketball and football camps, too.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Mar. 2026
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Refugees waiting in camps for food and shelter.—
Sarah Al Asmar,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2026
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Although originally built as a military post housing garrisons sent to quell the Jacobite uprisings, the beautiful town today has a happier purpose.—
Patti Nickell,
Boston Herald,
15 Feb. 2026
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But the attacks continue, extending fuel shortages to large swathes of central and southern Mali and isolating garrisons of government forces.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
2 Nov. 2025
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Visitors can explore old military forts and climb the picturesque black-and-white striped 1773 Tybee Island Light Station.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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History buffs can explore forts, museums, and historic homes, while art aficionados discover vibrant street murals, world-class collections, and intimate galleries tucked away in seaside towns.—
Carrie Honaker,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Outposts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outposts. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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