as in appointing
to assign to a place or position
stationed guards around the perimeter of the encampment
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Recent Examples of stationing
However, with Mercury stationing retrograde in Cancer on June 29 — the ruler of this Mars in Gemini transit — old feelings, conversations and even ex-lovers could circle back around for some unfinished business.
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Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
The month closes on June 29 with a full moon in Capricorn alongside Mercury stationing retrograde, putting a warm spotlight on your inner circle and local community.
—Kirah Tabourn, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 May 2026
His administration has declared Cuba a national security threat and has threatened military action against the communist-run island, stationing naval warships off its shores.
—Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026
When Wick took a woman down to the beach, the victim followed, allegedly to act as security, stationing himself near the boardwalk steps.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 7 May 2026
The Air Force previously considered stationing a set of F-35s in Boise, which can reach speeds of up to 1,200 mph.
—Hali Smith
april 29, Idaho Statesman, 29 Apr. 2026
The bill separately bans ICE agents from stationing themselves near childcare centers while performing immigration enforcement.
—Andrew Graham
april 15, Sacbee.com, 15 Apr. 2026
For commercial farmers Jami and Chuck English, stationing an honor box at their pick-your-own pumpkin patch each fall was a logistics decision.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 10 Apr. 2026
Your 6th House of Habits is boosted by Jupiter stationing direct, which improves the flow of general tasks.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 10 Mar. 2026
Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
The month closes on June 29 with a full moon in Capricorn alongside Mercury stationing retrograde, putting a warm spotlight on your inner circle and local community.
—Kirah Tabourn, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 May 2026
His administration has declared Cuba a national security threat and has threatened military action against the communist-run island, stationing naval warships off its shores.
—Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026
When Wick took a woman down to the beach, the victim followed, allegedly to act as security, stationing himself near the boardwalk steps.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 7 May 2026
The Air Force previously considered stationing a set of F-35s in Boise, which can reach speeds of up to 1,200 mph.
—Hali Smith
april 29, Idaho Statesman, 29 Apr. 2026
The bill separately bans ICE agents from stationing themselves near childcare centers while performing immigration enforcement.
—Andrew Graham
april 15, Sacbee.com, 15 Apr. 2026
For commercial farmers Jami and Chuck English, stationing an honor box at their pick-your-own pumpkin patch each fall was a logistics decision.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 10 Apr. 2026
Your 6th House of Habits is boosted by Jupiter stationing direct, which improves the flow of general tasks.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 10 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stationing
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Kemp is also accused of helping to pass lottery machine legislation (HB 383) to benefit another property buyer, as well as appointing a third buyer to the State Charter School Commission.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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Just over two decades on from that awkward introduction, Liverpool are close to appointing another Spaniard as manager in Andoni Iraola.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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The deal will also save the Panthers from placing a restricted tender on Coker in 2027.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
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The Rocklin City Council recently approved placing a half-cent sales tax measure on the November ballot.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
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Over 50% of adolescents reported exposure to alcohol marketing on the internet, with nearly 61% of the typical people their age posting alcohol content on social media.—
Avni Trivedi,
CNN Money,
12 June 2026
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Content creators can now write and publish autonomously, with no editorial barriers or safety checks to ensure accuracy before posting.—
Jennifer Best,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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“Stationing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stationing. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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