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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
Jim Clash, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The Charlotte Observer chose not to publish the video due to its graphic nature, but edited footage from Charlotte TV station WBTV quickly made the rounds on social media.
—Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 11 Sep. 2025
Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
In total, the Arkansas National Guard will provide 27 airmen and 13 soldiers for the operation, will be deployed around the state with 18 being stationed in Little Rock, 10 in Fort Smith, 10 in Fayetteville and two at Camp Robinson in North Little Rock.
—Arkansas Online, 9 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Along with the cemeteries were old Catholic churches, some which had acted as temporary aid stations to treat the wounded.
—Jim Clash, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The Charlotte Observer chose not to publish the video due to its graphic nature, but edited footage from Charlotte TV station WBTV quickly made the rounds on social media.
—Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
The six Turkish F-16s stationed in Qatar since July 2024 recently exceeded 1,000 flight hours in joint exercises with Qatar’s diverse fighter fleet.
—Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
In total, the Arkansas National Guard will provide 27 airmen and 13 soldiers for the operation, will be deployed around the state with 18 being stationed in Little Rock, 10 in Fort Smith, 10 in Fayetteville and two at Camp Robinson in North Little Rock.
—Arkansas Online, 9 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for station
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Barrett's clear statement on the 22nd Amendment carries significant weight given her position on the Supreme Court, which would likely be asked to rule on any attempt to circumvent the two-term limit.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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At home, consciously shape algorithm interactions to reflect your preferences and ethical positions.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Two years before Thompson’s win, Betty White got a Guest Emmy for suffering through a bus-depot-musical version of The Golden Girls in an episode of The John Larroquette Show.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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Hop on one of its wagon rides at the apple depot and take off into the fields to pick the apple variety that’s ripe for that week.—
Lorenza Medley,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Sep. 2025
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Julia Fonseca, a professor at the Gies College of Business at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, cautioned against homebuyers attempting to predict the level of mortgage rates.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
13 Sep. 2025
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Hale thinks the housing market overall is a bit healthier than the low level of sales might indicate, however.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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But Republicans’ long-running internal fights over how to handle health insurance coverage are far from settled, and party leaders are not eager to take a firm stance.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Another user took an even stronger stance, siding firmly with the teen.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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After the shooting, the school was placed in a lockdown and officials swept the campus.—
Alex Stone,
ABC News,
11 Sep. 2025
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Mourners, many of whom were visibly upset and wearing Walmart uniforms, placed electric candles at the memorial.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Calipari developed a reputation of getting players to the NBA during his previous coaching stops.—
Michael Harley,
Arkansas Online,
12 Sep. 2025
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This will be the first one-on-one match between the stars in several years and is a key stop on John Cena's ongoing retirement tour, which is set to conclude in December.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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Taylor and Wasserman both said Milwaukee County could not single-handedly solve the entire state's arts funding problem and that responsibility for Milwaukee's ranking lies in the state Legislature.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Financially, Mexico also fares well, though safety and air quality continue to drag down its overall Quality of Life ranking.—
Laura Begley Bloom,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Deals can stall or collapse if a prospective client is not confident in a company’s security posture.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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This represents a fundamental shift in retail strategy, from the growth focused mentality of the past decade to a more defensive posture focused on protecting margins and operational control.—
Brian Delp,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Station.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/station. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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