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
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.
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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
Still, Mercury’s square to Pluto on May 5 — especially with Pluto stationing retrograde the next day — could expose toxic workplace dynamics, power struggles or outdated professional ambitions that need to be re-evaluated.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 11 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
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
Still, Mercury’s square to Pluto on May 5 — especially with Pluto stationing retrograde the next day — could expose toxic workplace dynamics, power struggles or outdated professional ambitions that need to be re-evaluated.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 11 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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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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During closing arguments Friday, attorney Scott Kaplan, representing Ramco, argued that appointing a receiver was the only viable path forward for both West Suburban, and Weiss Memorial Hospital in the Uptown neighborhood, which closed in August.—
Lisa Schencker,
Chicago Tribune,
1 June 2026
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Seal garbage tightly in bags, and rinse out bottles and cans before placing in recycling bins.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
4 June 2026
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Start by placing the pan on the stovetop with kosher salt sprinkled in it.—
Katherine McLaughlin,
Architectural Digest,
4 June 2026
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After posting the adverts, Chinese agents are said to trawl through applicants’ CVs to find who might have access to useful information, with subsequent interviews conducted virtually.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
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The Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office has issued an arrest warrant for San Francisco 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk for speeding after posting a video that went viral of him driving past Levi’s Stadium in December.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
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“Stationing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stationing. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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