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Definition of stationsnext
plural of station
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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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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
Local communities, in turn, operate the monitoring stations and get fees in return. Natalie Sum Yue Chung, Fortune, 3 May 2026 There is one bus route along Preston Road and no light rail stations, according to the city's website. Sergio Candido, CBS News, 3 May 2026 Five more states are joining a federal antitrust lawsuit aimed at stopping the blockbuster merger of Nexstar and Tegna, a corporate tie-up that would create the largest operator of local television stations in the country. Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 1 May 2026 Participants of all skill levels are invited and will rotate through Inter Miami Academy-style training stations led by academy coaches. Miami Herald, 1 May 2026 For kids, there will be a mobile video game truck, skills and drills stations, inflatables, balloon and caricature artist and a face painter. Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 May 2026 This month, Florida’s Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is allowing stations to sell E15 gasoline for 90 days starting May 1. Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026 The one-hour show features both musicians and writers and is aired by Mississippi Public Broadcasting across a number of stations even outside of the state. Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026 When navigating airports, train stations, and the like, a belt bag is hard to beat. Jacquelyn McGilvray, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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
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Noun
  • Spitzer held positions at Miramax, The Weinstein Company and A+E, before moving into management, where shen spent over a decade at 3 Arts Entertainment representing actors, producers and filmmakers, while also developing film and TV projects.
    Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 29 Apr. 2026
  • Already in charge of the military’s moneymaking enterprises and married into the Castro family, López-Calleja became a member of the National Assembly in 2021, a prerequisite to higher government positions on the island, including the presidency.
    Patrick Oppmann, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The officials said new strikes must target infrastructure, equipment depots, operational units, and supply chains tied to Hezbollah’s new drone network.
    Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 30 Apr. 2026
  • His missions involved strafing the German ground transportation system, including railways, roads and fuel depots, with on-board machine guns.
    Laura Ness, Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2026
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  • In a study published in Cell in September 2025, researchers mapped the brain circuits that release growth hormone during sleep in real time, not just by measuring blood levels after the fact.
    Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
  • Instead, public universities, local governments and regional organizations like the Mekong River Commission have mainly focused on monitoring levels of heavy metals and educating communities about risks.
    Anton L. Delgado, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Other candidates’ stances on kratom Efforts are underway at the federal level to crack down on 7-OH as health authorities scramble to better understand the highly addictive compound’s effects.
    Matthew Kelly May 1, Kansas City Star, 1 May 2026
  • During her Senate hearing, Means dodged some questions about those stances.
    Brennan Leach, NBC news, 30 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • On quite possibly her most devastating song to date, Musgraves details the darker side of loneliness over sparse guitar in true country singer-songwriter tradition.
    Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 30 Apr. 2026
  • Now less than $10 thanks to the 40% discount, the popular soil moisture meter has a 7-inch probe and comes with a free plant-watering e-book that details light and moisture preferences of more than 200+ plant species.
    Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Key stops include Stanley, Redfish Lake, ghost towns in Land of the Yankee Fork State Park, and multiple natural hot springs.
    Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 3 May 2026
  • All riders should start planning for alternative transportation options, DART said, and riders may need to use nearby stops outside of Highland Park.
    Sergio Candido, CBS News, 3 May 2026
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  • Creator and showrunner Katie Dippold’s fascination with such places began at an early age, growing up in New Jersey, where her family would take trips to the shore.
    Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
  • Sites that preserve soft-bodied organisms are even rarer because soft tissues decompose more easily, making these places especially useful for piecing together prehistoric ecosystems.
    Marlowe Starling, Quanta Magazine, 1 May 2026
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  • The Secret Service said enhanced security postures remain in effect on and around the White House complex due to the state visit.
    Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
  • Triggers can be smells, sounds, places, postures or tones of voice.
    Dr. Andrew Garner, Boston Herald, 12 Apr. 2026

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“Stations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stations. Accessed 6 May. 2026.

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