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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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Recent Examples of stations
Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2025
The event will feature fun and creative stations with spiderweb paintings, bubble potions and live encounters with some of the museum’s resident critters.
—Virginia Brown, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2025
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.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Under Harrison’s leadership since 2005, CPB has guided public media through digital transformations to help stations adopt new technologies and leverage multimedia platforms to ensure high-quality content reached audiences across television, radio and online.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2025
Similarly, value capture agreements with developers around new transit stations have helped fund station improvements and pedestrian access.
—Regina Clewlow, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Some commenters recall hearing their songs on local radio stations, likely college and community radio or even Campau’s own show.
—Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 2 Sep. 2025
The closure is expected to have a profound impact on the journalistic and cultural landscape — in particular, public radio and TV stations in small communities across the United States.
—Mark Kennedy, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
Ukraine is on the offensive with its own drones, striking deep inside Russia at oil refineries and railway stations and targeting transportation systems used to send supplies, including ammunition, to troops.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 14 Aug. 2025
Noun
Unlike earlier tanks with thicker armor and larger guns, the Type 100 employs active defense interceptors, photoelectric sensors, and remote weapon stations to counter threats from modern anti-tank missiles and drones, which often exploit vulnerabilities on the top of armored vehicles.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2025
The event will feature fun and creative stations with spiderweb paintings, bubble potions and live encounters with some of the museum’s resident critters.
—Virginia Brown, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2025
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.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Under Harrison’s leadership since 2005, CPB has guided public media through digital transformations to help stations adopt new technologies and leverage multimedia platforms to ensure high-quality content reached audiences across television, radio and online.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2025
Similarly, value capture agreements with developers around new transit stations have helped fund station improvements and pedestrian access.
—Regina Clewlow, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Some commenters recall hearing their songs on local radio stations, likely college and community radio or even Campau’s own show.
—Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 2 Sep. 2025
The closure is expected to have a profound impact on the journalistic and cultural landscape — in particular, public radio and TV stations in small communities across the United States.
—Mark Kennedy, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
Ukraine is on the offensive with its own drones, striking deep inside Russia at oil refineries and railway stations and targeting transportation systems used to send supplies, including ammunition, to troops.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stations
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In his novel Netherland, Joseph O’Neill describes the rhythm of fielding in cricket as ‘pulmonary’ — the fielders converging as one as the bowler runs in before reverting to their positions after each ball.—
James Wallace,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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Saturday's opponent, Arkansas State, promises to have a much more dynamic attack with quarterback Jaylen Raynor and plenty of speed at the skill positions.—
Tom Murphy,
Arkansas Online,
5 Sep. 2025
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The local council’s facilities across the town, including libraries, information centers and depots, would remain closed until further notice, Nicholas added.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
26 Aug. 2025
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This satellite photo shows infrastructure, including two groupings of what AMTI described as munitions depots, on the western end of Barque Canada Reef in the contested Spratly Islands, on August 1, 2025.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Aug. 2025
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Two of the missions with uncertain futures monitor carbon dioxide levels in the Earth's atmosphere.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
6 Sep. 2025
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Spanning more than 12,636 square feet over three levels, the unit carries men’s and women’s apparel, accessories, eyewear and beauty collections.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
5 Sep. 2025
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Ladapo has long stoked fears about vaccines, and his stances on shots and other measures have drawn criticism from the public health community.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
3 Sep. 2025
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Commenters on the video reacted to Flay’s answers, even disagreeing with some of his stances.—
Erin Clements,
People.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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While speaking on a panel at the opening of the movie, which details the life and career of actor John Candy, who died at 43 in 1994, Reynolds revealed that his 2-year-old son, Olin, played a key part in convincing Bill Murray, 74, to have a role in the documentary.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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Cryer is one of several familiar faces who details their experiences with Sheen in the two-part documentary, joining Lorre, Sean Penn, and Sheen's ex-wives Denise Richards and Brooke Mueller.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Sep. 2025
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The roughly three-hour, go-at-your-own pace tours can be customized to either pedal past the city’s main attractions along the Seine or into the city’s less-touristy neighborhoods, with plenty of stops for stories, photos, and croissants along the way.—
Elissa Garay,
AFAR Media,
3 Sep. 2025
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The Chicago Bears have definitely pulled out all the stops to try and make life as easy as possible for quarterback Caleb Williams this offseason, adding even more weapons and bolstering their offensive line.—
Matthew Schmidt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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In a lot of places and for a lot of franchises, calling the season opener a must-win would be grossly overreacting.—
Zac Jackson,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Here are luckiest numbers, places to play Did anyone win Powerball drawing jackpot, Wednesday, September 3, 2025?—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
7 Sep. 2025
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The team tried to combat these challenges by first using breed-specific statistical AI models to capture variations in body shapes and postures.—
Mack DeGeurin Aug 20,
Popular Science,
20 Aug. 2025
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Line judges often bring their own theatrical element to the sport with their distinctive voices, postures, and interactions with players but All England Club chief executive Sally Bolton said many of them understood that change would come.—
Shrivathsa Sridhar,
Reuters,
27 June 2025
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“Stations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stations. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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