stationing

present participle of station
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 Saturn stationing retrograde today asks you to review your routines and duties. Usa Today, USA Today, 26 July 2026 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. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stationing
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  • Earlier attempts at appointing an AI CEO—NetDragon's virtual executive Tang Yu or Dictador's humanoid CEO Mika—never approached real autonomy; both functioned largely as decision-support experiments.
    Victor Dey, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • Keegan managed Shearer both at Newcastle and England, immediately appointing his striker as captain for the national team.
    Chris Waugh, New York Times, 20 July 2026
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  • On the morning of July 8, Yahoo Sports reported the NCAA had sent a letter of inquiry to Cincinnati about Sorsby, who earlier this year was ruled ineligible after admitting to placing thousands of sports bets during his collegiate playing career.
    Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 23 July 2026
  • By contrast, placing people in permanent supportive housing units costs roughly $80 per person per day, according to Homeless Trust estimates.
    Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026
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  • Prior to the break, Chamberlain had spent time pulling back from her regular YouTube content and curtailed her social media posting more than in the past.
    Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026
  • Many companies engage in a deceptive hiring practice, posting jobs for positions where the candidate has already been selected, often internally.
    Jason Walker PsyD, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

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“Stationing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stationing. Accessed 29 Jul. 2026.

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