Thesaurus results for STATIONS

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noun

plural of station

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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as in stances

a general way of holding the body the palace guards are required to maintain a rigid station

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stations

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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

Elevated stations bring bowls up to a more natural eating height, which can reduce strain on the neck, joints and back. — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 7 July 2026 Activities range from fun talks and feedings to pop-up science and interactive stations. — Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 July 2026 In other stations on the factory floor, modules were taking shape for two houses that will replace houses lost in the Palisades fire. — Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026 There are a myriad of bus routes and stations throughout the island, and all buses are wheelchair accessible and outfitted with bike racks. — Maya Kachroo-Levine, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026 As for the dinner service, a source told TMZ that guests had plenty of choices of what to eat, with the food stations offering pasta, sushi, salads, filet mignon and a mix of Chinese, Italian, and American favorites. — Martha Ross, Mercury News, 7 July 2026 Transportation planners spent months warning that downtown streets, MARTA stations and major highways could experience significant disruptions on match days. — Carson Bonner, AJC.com, 1 July 2026 This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service. — Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 7 July 2026 During the arraignment, a Warren County judge set his bond at $500,000, local television stations WLWT and FOX19 reported. — Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 8 July 2026

Verb

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 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 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 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for stations

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Trump Media positions itself as an opponent of, and an alternative to, traditional tech and media companies.

— Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 8 July 2026
Dysfunctional boards might move too quickly into positions, preferences or familiar arguments.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

Definition of positions

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Sailors can complete repairs on-site instead of waiting for replacement parts to be shipped from repair depots in the United States by manufacturing the necessary patches where the aircraft are deployed.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 July 2026
At the same time, Ukraine has expanded its own long-range drone campaign, targeting military and energy infrastructure deep inside Russia, including oil refineries and depots.

— Joanna Kakissis, NPR, 2 July 2026

Definition of depots

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In another recent study on the impact of AI on jobs, the California AI-unemployment tracker examined the state across industries, education levels and region and highlighted some worrying trends.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
Historic heat Since Thursday, heat in the East has broken at least three dozen daily high temperature records, many warmest-low-temperature records as heat reached levels that some cities haven’t experienced in more than a decade.

— Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 4 July 2026

Definition of levels

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Some have their arms crossed over their chests or fingers cradling their chins in thought — or, in Rush’s case, a combination of both — neither of which would have been standard stances for an 18th century portrait sitter, Anishanslin said.

— Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 3 July 2026
Consumers fled from the company as Musk took more public political stances, such as backing German far-right party AfD prior to the German elections.

— Zachary Folk, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of stances

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Drawing upon research in the commissioners’ records, this book details the daily lives and experiences of these individuals.

— Melia Patria, ABC News, 4 July 2026
That roundup includes the Radio Songs chart, which details the tracks that rack up the largest total number of audience impressions across all radio formats throughout the United States.

— Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

Definition of details

Noun

Sharp, a rookie second-round draft pick from Houston, continued to impress at both ends of the floor with big shots and big stops on defense.

— Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 6 July 2026
Cities from Cincinnati to Los Angeles reported anywhere from $48 million to $320 million in revenue-boosting activity during the tour’s stops.

— Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 6 July 2026

Definition of stops

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For a safer outdoor work environment, follow the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)'s guidance by scheduling regular rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned places.

— NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 3 July 2026
This could include sniffing around more than usual or barking and growling at odd places like piles of leaves.

— Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 3 July 2026

Definition of places

Noun

The optimism in markets Monday could still prove premature, as negotiations over the strait and attack postures in the broader region remain fluid.

— Rob Wile, NBC news, 22 June 2026
Spending time in challenging postures under high heat (105 degrees) and humidity can build strength, balance, and endurance.

— Paula Chesley, STAT, 3 June 2026