stations 1 of 2

plural of station
1
as in positions
the place where someone is assigned to stand or remain the soldiers remained at their station even though a huge enemy force was approaching

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as in depots
a regular stopping place the historic house was once a station on the Underground Railroad, the network that helped slaves reach freedom in the North

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as in levels
the placement of someone or something in relation to others in a vertical arrangement in colonial America, women occupied the lowest station in society and were not allowed to take part in public life

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stations

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of station
as in details
to assign to a place or position stationed guards around the perimeter of the encampment

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Recent Examples of stations
Noun
Yellowstone is monitored using seismometers, GPS stations, satellite observations, and instruments that track water and gas chemistry. Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 12 Aug. 2026 Trains were not running between the Millbrae and Colma stations in the San Francisco, Richmond, SFO and Millbrae directions. Jose Fabian, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026 This enables drivers to make use of Tesla Supercharging stations and other direct current fast-charging stations. Charles Singh, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2026 Loutsaris initially goes into a text with an eye to stations and sequence, then checks his speculative coordinates against existing hi-res maps. Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 11 Aug. 2026 Pumping stations for coastal nuclear plants like Gravelines usually draw in seawater for cooling, sometimes exposing them to marine life. Bloomberg, Fortune, 11 Aug. 2026 Armed and uniformed troops have become a ubiquitous — and controversial — part of the city scenery, appearing on busy streets, in farmer's markets, metro stations and around the national monuments. Kat Lonsdorf, NPR, 11 Aug. 2026 With the discount in place, a company that only owns UHF stations would be able to reach 78 percent of US households, the Wheeler FCC said. ArsTechnica, 4 Aug. 2026 Viewers will be seeing more of Scrabble, Trivial Pursuit and Police 24/7 on The CW stations — and not just in primetime. Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 3 Aug. 2026
Verb
Dubbed the Velvet Gang, the trio snatches the overpriced, often monochromatic fashion threads designed by Christie Smith (Demi Moore, in a performance of comedic genius), a pretentious piece of work who stations herself in a leaning building (wink, win to San Francisco there). Randy Myers, Mercury News, 19 May 2026 Instead, Boston stations him away from the basketball, the keeper of the weak side, free to flick away passes, kill screening actions with switches and, somehow, block shots. Fred Katz, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026 The council launched the Downtown Area Command, which stations more EMS medics and vehicles downtown during weekends and special events, in October 2024 in response to multiple drownings in Lady Bird Lake. Alex Driggars, Austin American Statesman, 2 Mar. 2026 Saturn also stations direct in Pisces this week in your sector of higher education and long-term vision. Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 23 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stations
Noun
  • The city is eliminating 51 positions and freezing 91 positions for half the year and 29 positions for the full year.
    Jack Fink, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Its supreme leader appointed six new figures to key positions, all of whom opposed the June memorandum of understanding with the US.
    Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 11 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Russia -- one of the world's largest oil producers -- has introduced a swath of restrictions on petrol sales across the country, as Ukrainian strikes on its refineries, depots and logistics crimp domestic supply.
    Sam Meredith, CNBC, 6 Aug. 2026
  • In under two weeks, Ukraine has struck over a dozen of the retailer’s depots.
    ABC News, ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026
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  • Ship traffic is unlikely to return to pre-war levels, of around 130 to 140 crossings a day, according to analysts, which could keep oil prices elevated for longer.
    Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Layered on top is rhetoric, from the highest levels of government, that casts career scientists as adversaries rather than protectors.
    Daniel Jernigan, STAT, 7 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • My understanding is that -- is that Francesca Hong has made clear her present stances to her electorate.
    ABC News, ABC News, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Despite its conservative theological stances, the ACK has been among the African Anglican provinces to expand women’s leadership.
    Stephanie TriplettAll, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The study, based on USDA Census of Agriculture data, details how the area’s rapid population growth and development demand are changing the regional agriculture economy.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The university details potential career paths for people who pursue the degree, which include communications specialist, marketing associate, marketing manager, public relations manager and public relations specialist.
    Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • One of the iconic stops on this trail is a bench from which hikers can take in the grandeur and beauty of this valley.
    Kalpana Mohan, Mercury News, 10 Aug. 2026
  • In a video of the concert posted to social media, Duff talked about the tour's previous stops on the way to Philly, jokingly comparing herself to NBA star LeBron James, who recently made headlines signing an $8 million contract with the 76ers.
    Kaitlyn McCormick, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • This particular model also has a flashlight, which comes in handy in the most unexpected places, like walking back to your safari vehicle after an evening bush dinner.
    Hayley Domin, Travel + Leisure, 8 Aug. 2026
  • The common spaces are places to linger, from the yellow parlor room to the quiet library.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • This meant moving outside of the traditional tableau of White House photojournalism—an orator on a pedestal—to show members of the press in postures of alertness or repose.
    Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 24 July 2026
  • Maintain two separate experiences with different compliance postures, or elevate the entire platform to meet the higher standard.
    Vishal Saxena, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

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“Stations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stations. Accessed 13 Aug. 2026.

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