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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
Over the past few decades, Rosen writes, Russia has reopened and modernized more than 50 Cold War-era installations scattered along its Arctic coastline, including radar stations, airforce bases and self-sufficient military outposts.
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Tristan Bove, Fortune, 30 Jan. 2026
The diner currently operates outposts in downtown Austin, Oltorf Street and Burnet Road.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 29 Jan. 2026
Russia is pushing to maintain control of its Mediterranean naval and air bases in Syria, its only military outposts outside the former Soviet Union.
—Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
As Ars Technica reports, space startup Vast has opted to build a smaller and more feasible interim station, dubbed Haven-1, which will serve as the precursor for much larger outposts capable of continuous habitation in the more distant future.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 22 Jan. 2026
This Greek brand with outposts in the towns of Imerovigli and Oia alike stands out for its first-class views of the caldera.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
There are 66 military sites and hundreds more defense installations and outposts within the broader Arctic region, according to the Simons Foundation, a Canadian non-profit that monitors Arctic security and nuclear disarmament.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 21 Jan. 2026
Beyond downtown, singular outposts in Logan Square, Lakeview, Wrigleyville or Lincoln Park function as sake destinations in their own right.
—Anna Lee Iijima, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
Retailers include Printemps, Ssense, Land Crawford in Chengdu and Hong Kong, Seoul’s Boontheshop and the Dover Street Market outposts in Tokyo’s Ginza and Paris.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 21 Jan. 2026
Tristan Bove, Fortune, 30 Jan. 2026
The diner currently operates outposts in downtown Austin, Oltorf Street and Burnet Road.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 29 Jan. 2026
Russia is pushing to maintain control of its Mediterranean naval and air bases in Syria, its only military outposts outside the former Soviet Union.
—Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
As Ars Technica reports, space startup Vast has opted to build a smaller and more feasible interim station, dubbed Haven-1, which will serve as the precursor for much larger outposts capable of continuous habitation in the more distant future.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 22 Jan. 2026
This Greek brand with outposts in the towns of Imerovigli and Oia alike stands out for its first-class views of the caldera.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
There are 66 military sites and hundreds more defense installations and outposts within the broader Arctic region, according to the Simons Foundation, a Canadian non-profit that monitors Arctic security and nuclear disarmament.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 21 Jan. 2026
Beyond downtown, singular outposts in Logan Square, Lakeview, Wrigleyville or Lincoln Park function as sake destinations in their own right.
—Anna Lee Iijima, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
Retailers include Printemps, Ssense, Land Crawford in Chengdu and Hong Kong, Seoul’s Boontheshop and the Dover Street Market outposts in Tokyo’s Ginza and Paris.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 21 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outposts
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Speaking of, the town itself retains a gritty, authentic coal-mining charm, distinct from the polished resort villages elsewhere.—
Brent Rose,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Feb. 2026
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Car 3483 was an ideal vantage point from which to contemplate the snowy countryside and the quaint French villages sliding past.—
Shamilee Vellu,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Jan. 2026
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Thousands more victims have filed lawsuits on their own or pursued settlements out of court.—
E. Tammy Kim,
New Yorker,
26 Jan. 2026
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With payments of settlements and legal fees, except in clear physical injury cases, most defendants do duplicate reporting, so that a check payable jointly to plaintiff and lawyer will be 100% reported to the plaintiff, and 100% reported to the lawyer.—
Robert W. Wood,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 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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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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Several small hamlets have been renovated into luxury hotels, such as Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco.—
Elizabeth Heath,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Dec. 2025
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Considerations for base camps include proximity/easy travel to and from game sites, distance from the airport, privacy, security, quality of training fields and fitness equipment, accommodations for fans and media, and recreational opportunities.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
5 Feb. 2026
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Holly Blastic said the start date is too early for families, who might have to forgo August vacations and family time, and ending May 22 isn’t realistic for families who rely on child care because many park district programs and summer camps don’t begin until June.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
5 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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For a real sense of seclusion, opt for one of the family pool villas that feel like miniature forts.—
Jennifer Flowers,
AFAR Media,
30 Jan. 2026
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Our chairs are for sitting on, not for constructing elaborate forts.—
Eddie Small,
New Yorker,
6 Jan. 2026
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Meanwhile, history buffs will love exploring the island’s capital via colorful Spanish-colonial architecture and imposing, ancient fortresses like La Fortaleza and El Morro.—
Brittany Chang,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
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Collective investments in resilience are cheaper than everyone building their own fortresses.—
Haley Ott,
CBS News,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Outposts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outposts. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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