as in staging ground
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The Route 31 overflow lot had been used as a construction staging area, and the Third Street commuter permit lots south of the tracks were closed in 2023 for reconstruction, according to the city’s webpage about the project.
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Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025
Russia has also sought control over the islands at the river’s mouth, to provide them with forward staging areas for artillery, drones, and logistics.
—Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
The Orange Police Department would still be allowed to use the site as a staging area during city events.
—Hanna Kang, Oc Register, 21 July 2025
Several police cruisers, first responder vehicles and Tennessee state troopers remained in the area, blocking off access to passersby after 4 p.m.
No injuries were reported, authorities said from a staging area at Smyrna High School.
—Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 15 July 2025
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Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025
Russia has also sought control over the islands at the river’s mouth, to provide them with forward staging areas for artillery, drones, and logistics.
—Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
The Orange Police Department would still be allowed to use the site as a staging area during city events.
—Hanna Kang, Oc Register, 21 July 2025
Several police cruisers, first responder vehicles and Tennessee state troopers remained in the area, blocking off access to passersby after 4 p.m.
No injuries were reported, authorities said from a staging area at Smyrna High School.
—Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 15 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for staging area
Noun
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Or the Outer Space Treaty could break down and the moon could become a heavily militarized zone—even a staging ground for nuclear weapons.—
Ross Andersen,
The Atlantic,
10 Aug. 2025
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The Miccosukee Tribe was in loose talks to purchase the property and conserve it, and the state of Florida was interested in snapping up the land to use as a staging ground for hurricane supplies while agreeing to halt any future development on the rest of the site.—
Alex Harris
July 3,
Miami Herald,
3 July 2025
Noun
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Discard the tired-looking center and separate clumps from the outer edges by hand or use a sharp knife or pruning saw.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Sep. 2025
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Public and private investors would develop the Gaza Strip into a center of tech innovation and tourism, with high-rises.—
Michele Chabin,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Staging area.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/staging%20area. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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