stationed

Definition of stationednext
past tense of station
as in appointed
to assign to a place or position stationed guards around the perimeter of the encampment

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Recent Examples of stationed With astronaut launches, NASA utilizes military vessels stationed at sea across various points around the planet, where crew capsules can land and be recovered in the event of an emergency-abort situation. Josh Dinner, Space.com, 30 Jan. 2026 The first-stage booster made its 19th flight with a recovery landing downrange on the droneship Just Read the Instructions stationed in the Atlantic. Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Jan. 2026 Around 2,500 military and civilian personnel, mostly American, are stationed there. Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 29 Jan. 2026 The suspect was seen leaving the store in a gray Jeep or a gray pick-up truck during different days, according to cameras stationed in the parking lot. Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026 Dreamliner service elevates Charlotte’s global reach Travelers on this route will fly on the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, marking the first time this advanced aircraft has been stationed at Charlotte Douglas. Chase Jordan january 28, Charlotte Observer, 28 Jan. 2026 The Hillsboro Police Mobile Command Center was stationed at the scene, and that was where detectives first talked to Tanya. Natalie Morales, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026 The only real sign that the place had just been robbed was the police car stationed outside. Clio Chang, Curbed, 23 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stationed
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  • Most recently, Lamar was appointed as an official ambassador to the house.
    Alexandra Hildreth, Vogue, 2 Feb. 2026
  • Anyone appointed to the military police force has to complete army or air military police occupational training, according to the bill.
    Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 1 Feb. 2026
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  • Clase is accused of throwing suspicious pitches to benefit those who placed wagers on him in at least 48 games, according to ESPN.
    Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 6 Feb. 2026
  • Smith unexpectedly resigned last week and Cherry Creek Schools placed his wife, Brenda Smith, the district’s chief human resources officer, on administrative leave earlier this week without explanation.
    Jessica Seaman, Denver Post, 6 Feb. 2026

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“Stationed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stationed. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.

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