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
Add Saturn stationing direct in Pisces and the first quarter moon for the win.
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Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
Also, with Uranus stationing retrograde in Gemini and your fourth house of home, family and living spaces, changes in your personal life could play into these dynamics, whether that’s moving in together or setting new boundaries with family to protect your peace of mind.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Even with the wheels starting to come off the British empire (this show is basically a Downton prequel), a place in English nobility will give the Russell heiress an otherwise unattainable level of social power, stationing her on the uppermost echelon of global influence.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 11 Aug. 2025
That’s your planetary ruler, Mercury, finally stationing direct after weeks of stirring your spiritual sector.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 10 Aug. 2025
Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
Also, with Uranus stationing retrograde in Gemini and your fourth house of home, family and living spaces, changes in your personal life could play into these dynamics, whether that’s moving in together or setting new boundaries with family to protect your peace of mind.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Even with the wheels starting to come off the British empire (this show is basically a Downton prequel), a place in English nobility will give the Russell heiress an otherwise unattainable level of social power, stationing her on the uppermost echelon of global influence.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 11 Aug. 2025
That’s your planetary ruler, Mercury, finally stationing direct after weeks of stirring your spiritual sector.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 10 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stationing
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Putin on November 4 signed a decree, appointing a more junior official, Deputy Chief of Staff of the Presidential Executive Office Maxim Oreshkin, to head up the delegation.—
Nathan Hodge,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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The agreement also lets Boeing choose its own compliance consultant rather than appointing an independent monitor.—
Jamie Stengle,
Fortune,
6 Nov. 2025
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The honor marks Woods’ first appearance on the First Team, placing him among an elite group of 24 boys and girls selected for their outstanding performance throughout the season.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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Consider hand-washing or placing the most delicate black garments in a mesh washing bag to offer even more protection.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
8 Nov. 2025
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When Kipley started posting informational videos online about her decision to pump during class, she was faced with a good amount of backlash.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
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The president is also posting about tariffs this morning.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Stationing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stationing. Accessed 17 Nov. 2025.
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