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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
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
29 June 2026
Mercury stations retrograde under a Capricorn full moon, prompting you to examine the effects of perspective.
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Usa Today,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
Other concessions include adding mobility mats, which boost beach access for people in wheelchairs or who face other challenges, at several lifeguard stations.
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David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 June 2026
The battery can now be charged at Tesla Supercharger stations with a fast-charging NACS adapter, a huge benefit from the 2021 version.
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Sasha Lekach,
Forbes.com,
27 June 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.
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Nc Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
27 June 2026
Warning posters frequently line train stations and public buildings in Japan.
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Hanako Montgomery,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
The change in traffic light cycles was noticeable, as streams of people poured out of MARTA stations and hotels.
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Doug Turnbull,
AJC.com,
21 June 2026
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.
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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.
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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.
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Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
23 Nov. 2025
Noun
Mercury stations retrograde in Cancer, slowing communication around home, family, care, memory, and emotional safety.
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Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
29 June 2026
Mercury stations retrograde under a Capricorn full moon, prompting you to examine the effects of perspective.
—
Usa Today,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
Other concessions include adding mobility mats, which boost beach access for people in wheelchairs or who face other challenges, at several lifeguard stations.
—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 June 2026
The battery can now be charged at Tesla Supercharger stations with a fast-charging NACS adapter, a huge benefit from the 2021 version.
—
Sasha Lekach,
Forbes.com,
27 June 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.
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Nc Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
27 June 2026
Warning posters frequently line train stations and public buildings in Japan.
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Hanako Montgomery,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
The change in traffic light cycles was noticeable, as streams of people poured out of MARTA stations and hotels.
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Doug Turnbull,
AJC.com,
21 June 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).
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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.
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Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
23 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stations
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Multiple companies have slashed tech worker positions in the Bay Area, cutbacks that portend fresh waves of layoffs for the region’s technology sector, according to official filings with the state’s labor agency.
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Her previous roles include principal and district leadership positions in Woodland Joint Unified and Sacramento City Unified school districts.
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Ukraine's military has used drones like these to repeatedly hit oil refineries and depots deep inside Russia, including Moscow and even Siberia.
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In summer 2019, Israel reportedly struck the weapons depots of Iranian-back Shiite militant groups in Iraq.
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Why the Special Olympics airlift exists Travel can be stressful for anybody, but for athletes on their way to competition who also have special accessibility needs, there are additional levels of complication.
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Analysts have warned that any form of Iranian control could have long-term effects on oil flows through the Strait, as transits may not fully recover to pre-war levels if Tehran retains strategic control of the waterway.
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Hostility began to bubble between Franzese and Singer when the debate turned to Americans’ trust in Congress, as candidates shared their stances on term limits and stock trading.
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Advertisement The candidates’ stances on Israel were an issue in the races.
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In 2024, Snap executives received a 133-page manual originally published on the dark web that details how to use Snapchat features to prey on young users, the complaint states.
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This comprehensive document details his extensive leadership journey, including roles as IEEE-USA President and Region 6 Director, alongside their education and career.
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One of the stops captured in police body camera video shows local officers talking about targeting work vans for ICE — vehicles associated with construction, landscaping and other industries reliant on immigrant labor.
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When this happens, the city becomes the landlord, and the tax base the landlords were contributing to stops coming.
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Terrell Carstens, a 25-year resident of Brookhaven, said she is frustrated the city made little effort to find places to cut costs instead of raising the rate.
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Reception is no longer the decorative annex to proper criticism, but one of the places where criticism has to begin.
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The optimism in markets Monday could still prove premature, as negotiations over the strait and attack postures in the broader region remain fluid.
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Spending time in challenging postures under high heat (105 degrees) and humidity can build strength, balance, and endurance.
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“Stations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stations. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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