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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
Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2025
Experiment at science stations, solve floor puzzles, create at Dino Crafts and Lego build stations, race on a 35' derby track and pose with one of a kind Lego models.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Oct. 2025
The gala and fundraising campaign are meant to help offset some of those losses, though NPR and PBS stations across the country are all trying to grapple with ways to try and fill that gap.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2025
Butterweck said visitors will have access to free wifi and charging stations throughout the park area.
—Olivia Evans, Louisville Courier Journal, 15 Oct. 2025
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting had long provided federal funding to local public radio and television stations across the country.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 15 Oct. 2025
The annual music event will be hosted at the Kia Forum and broadcast across the media conglomerate’s alternative and rock stations.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 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, 14 Oct. 2025
There will be valet parking mixed in, with a turnaround loop for the Big Blue Bus and Metro public transportation stations to be installed.
—Tom Tapp, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2025
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The protesters have been demonstrating across Brussels center, between Gare du Nord and Gare du Midi train stations, Reuters reported.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2025
Experiment at science stations, solve floor puzzles, create at Dino Crafts and Lego build stations, race on a 35' derby track and pose with one of a kind Lego models.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Oct. 2025
The gala and fundraising campaign are meant to help offset some of those losses, though NPR and PBS stations across the country are all trying to grapple with ways to try and fill that gap.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2025
Butterweck said visitors will have access to free wifi and charging stations throughout the park area.
—Olivia Evans, Louisville Courier Journal, 15 Oct. 2025
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting had long provided federal funding to local public radio and television stations across the country.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 15 Oct. 2025
The annual music event will be hosted at the Kia Forum and broadcast across the media conglomerate’s alternative and rock stations.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 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, 14 Oct. 2025
There will be valet parking mixed in, with a turnaround loop for the Big Blue Bus and Metro public transportation stations to be installed.
—Tom Tapp, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stations
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Nestlé announces layoffs Nestlé CEO Philipp Navratil announced in a LinkedIn post on Thursday that the company is laying off more than 16,000 employees—mostly white-collar positions—to cut costs.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
17 Oct. 2025
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Rutter is more effective running from deep positions than linking play with his back to goal when tightly marked.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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The move followed service charge increases at private inland container depots (ICDs) near the port.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
15 Oct. 2025
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For decades, major military powers and humanitarian agencies have established forward bases and supply depots from which materials can be quickly deployed.—
David Szondy
October 13,
New Atlas,
13 Oct. 2025
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Experts are concerned for what this might mean for ambition levels at the upcoming COP30 climate conference in Belém, Brazil, next month.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
17 Oct. 2025
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Exercising can help people with diabetes lower their blood sugar levels and increase insulin sensitivity, but the timing of exercise also matters.—
Stephanie Brown,
Verywell Health,
17 Oct. 2025
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In addition to Johnson, some city officials have taken prominent stances against immigration enforcement agents.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
6 Oct. 2025
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And Qatar, Turkey and Egypt can help Hamas moderate its stances, too.—
Mkhaimar Abusada,
The Conversation,
5 Oct. 2025
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The book also details several other incidents that his children relayed to him, including one where Preston claimed that Spears punched him in the face.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
16 Oct. 2025
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The report also details a broad range of federal, state and local efforts that focus on improving nutrition and boosting physical activity, said Solveig Cunningham, an Emory University global health expert who specializes in obesity.—
Jonel Aleccia,
Fortune,
16 Oct. 2025
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Rypien has made several stops as an NFL journeyman, most recently with the Cincinnati Bengals.—
Matt Audilet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Oct. 2025
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Ironically, one of the stops that Strang created halfway along the 23-mile route fared much better.—
Randy Mason,
Kansas City Star,
15 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, new energy shines through with international flavors at places such as Salt City Market, along with a buzzy bar culture that arguably rivals those of much larger cities.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Oct. 2025
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Even underground facilities are usually impossible to build in these places, because the construction sites get targeted.—
Robert F. Worth,
The Atlantic,
19 Oct. 2025
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In the studio, niche interests are exchanged for conformity and collective attention to breath and postures—at least on the surface.—
Calin Van Paris,
Outside,
30 Sep. 2025
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Animals configure their faces and bodies in certain postures for practical reasons — for example, unsheathing their teeth before biting, widening their eyes for a panoramic view of danger, flattening their ears to protect them in a fight.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Stations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stations. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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