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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
Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2026
The 70-year-old pontiff also became the first pope in decades to carry the light wooden cross for the entire 14 stations during the Way of the Cross on Good Friday.
—Colleen Barry, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2026
Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
Last year, the US Navy decommissioned its four dedicated minesweepers that were stationed in the Persian Gulf.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 16 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Anther recent medical issue involved Mike Fincke, who lost his voice temporarily on the station, an incident that drove NASA’s decision to perform its first-ever medical evacuation.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2026
The 70-year-old pontiff also became the first pope in decades to carry the light wooden cross for the entire 14 stations during the Way of the Cross on Good Friday.
—Colleen Barry, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2026
Verb
Following the United States and Israel's initial attacks on Iran on Feb. 28, U.S. bases in the Middle East came under heavy fire from Iranian missiles and drones, killing seven U.S. soldiers stationed in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
Last year, the US Navy decommissioned its four dedicated minesweepers that were stationed in the Persian Gulf.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 16 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for station
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Rocker got off to a rocky start in the first inning after a ball slipped past the glove of Josh Jung, followed by a wild pitch, which put a runner in scoring position with only one out, before back-to-back singles by Elly De La Cruz and Sal Stewart netted the Reds their first two runs of the game.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Apr. 2026
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Twenty-five candidates filed for nine Legislature positions, including 17 Democrats and eight Republicans.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
5 Apr. 2026
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Over the past week, Ukrainian drones have struck Russian fuel tanks and ammunition depots some 100 kilometers (65 miles) from the front lines in Luhansk, as well as a Russian air defense system more than 130 kilometers from the region’s border, according to geolocated video.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, Emergency Lawyers, a local rights group, said Thursday that the attacks also targeted a medical supply depot in Rabak, the capital city of the White Nile province.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Together, the potential departures of two of Kansas City’s most experienced lawmakers — one on his own terms, one forced — could play a role in shaping the city’s future and diminish its ability to secure local priorities at the federal level.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
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And decibel levels would abide by local noise ordinances, with the facility’s HVAC system making about as much sound as a standard office system, according to the company.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
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The county changed its stance with new regulations in December that allowed ultralight access within certain guidelines, which pilots have claimed are overly-restrictive and cost-prohibitive for hobbyists who fly the relatively inexpensive aircraft.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
4 Apr. 2026
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The two began staying after practice to fine-tune the details, stance, hands, footwork and arriving early to study film and break down opponents.—
Tyler Carmona,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2026
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There is a priority placed on prevention and providing services to children and families within the home environment.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
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Kaplan and Councilmember Karina Talamantes, who represents a different part of North Natomas, have opposed placing the micro-community at Arena and El Centro, though both support the idea of a temporary homeless shelter.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Last stop on the Hernandez itinerary was invariably Hialeah, no matter where seniors lived, Shackelford wrote.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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According to reviews in Rolling Stone and Billboard, the first stop of Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band’s 2026 Land of Hope and Dreams Tour was nearly equal parts anti-Trump rally and concert.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Apr. 2026
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FishBooker searched throughout the nation for the best lakes for anglers and came up with this ranking that includes waters in Colorado and the beautiful environment of Idaho.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
April 3,
Sacbee.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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Our writers make their picks Shortly before FIFA issued their new rankings, Nick Miller and Tim Spiers put themselves in harm’s way by ranking all 48 World Cup teams for us (this caused hell in the comments – feel free to shout at them, too).—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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Drawing inspiration from the human hand’s intricate design and proprioceptive capabilities, this study aims to enhance the dexterity of robotic hands, particularly in multi-degree-of-freedom (DoF) motion and posture perception.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Apr. 2026
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In everyday life, prolonged sitting, poor posture and repetitive movements can all create weak links in your muscular system that trigger compensations.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Station.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/station. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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