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as in depot
a regular stopping place
the historic house was once a station on the Underground Railroad, the network that helped slaves reach freedom in the North
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as in level
the placement of someone or something in relation to others in a vertical arrangement
in colonial America, women occupied the lowest station in society and were not allowed to take part in public life
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Recent Examples of station
Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 9 Oct. 2025
The suspect is also a minor, the sheriff’s office told the station in a video.
—Mark Price, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2025
Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 6 Oct. 2025
The buoy was launched from the CCGS Sir Wilfred Grenfell – stationed in Victoria, British Columbia – as the crew was replacing three old safety buoys, the Canadian Coast Guard says.
—Mark Price, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2025
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Noun
When the south end natives randomly reconnected about five years ago at the radio station where Steiger worked, Tingle, who has been married twice and lived more than half a century as a straight man, was just coming to terms with being gay.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 9 Oct. 2025
The suspect is also a minor, the sheriff’s office told the station in a video.
—Mark Price, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2025
Verb
These probes would be stationed at Lagrange Point 1 (L1), a stable orbital location between the Earth and the sun.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 6 Oct. 2025
The buoy was launched from the CCGS Sir Wilfred Grenfell – stationed in Victoria, British Columbia – as the crew was replacing three old safety buoys, the Canadian Coast Guard says.
—Mark Price, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for station
Noun
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Undoubtedly, there are players with potential and talent at Tuchel’s disposal, but very little valuable experience in a position that requires more maturity and discipline.—
Rob Tanner,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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The company is establishing the Accessibility Council and creating new roles, including outreach positions that will collaborate with communities who advocate for disability inclusion.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
23 Sep. 2025
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The company told IndyStar that to serve its customers and provide a variety of schedule options for employees, depots operate around the clock.—
Jade Jackson,
IndyStar,
8 Oct. 2025
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Whereas Black Ops 6 relished in the texture of its period setting, giving players maps ranging from a warlord’s villa filled with luxury cars or dilapidated bus depots overgrown with foliage, BLOPS 7 has a superficial glossiness to each of its levels.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
7 Oct. 2025
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However, there are an equal amount of people who doubt his ability to stick around at the professional level.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Oct. 2025
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In 2019, the state of New Jersey ordered the owner of an industrial plant in West Deptford to address chemical contamination at the site, where high levels of PFNA had been found in the nearby soil and water.—
Sharon Lerner,
ProPublica,
10 Oct. 2025
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However, fans who recently caught wind of Ayesha’s stance, went off on the multifaceted businesswoman across several Instagram posts.—
Mya Abraham,
VIBE.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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The move was meant to be a proactive stance at managing potential cost of goods pressure.—
Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Moscow has also touted a Fractional Orbital Bombardment System (FOBS) capability, enabling warheads to be placed on low-Earth orbital trajectories toward their targets, a profile that complicates early detection and interception.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Oct. 2025
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Per the affidavit, Rinderknecht walked to an area known as the Hidden Buddha clearing, where there’s a stump from an old utility pole where people often place Buddha figurines.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Leave plenty of distance between you and the vehicle in front of you to account for sudden stops or changes in the traffic pattern.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
11 Oct. 2025
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Information on what time the stop was made wasn't available Thursday.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 Oct. 2025
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Its current critics’ score on Rotten Tomatoes is 57 percent, while the audience ranking is much better at 87 percent.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Oct. 2025
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It was named a five-star hotel in Forbes Travel Guide's annual Star Awards and is frequently named the best or one of the best Arizona hotels in the ranking.—
Michael Salerno,
AZCentral.com,
12 Oct. 2025
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How Poor Posture Affects Health Poor posture can lead to a wide range of health issues.—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
7 Oct. 2025
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Made from high-performance materials, the chair is designed to provide maximum comfort and posture support through its breathable mesh fabric, fully adjustable armrests, and three size options tailored to different body types.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Station.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/station. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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