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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
Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
On the earnings call, Sinclair president and CEO Chris Ripley noted that Sinclair’s ABC stations are currently affected by the Disney-YouTube TV dispute, which has resulted in a blackout of ABC, as well as ESPN and other networks, on YouTube TV since last Friday.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 5 Nov. 2025
An expansion of one metro line is currently underway, and officials are discussing plans to develop two new stations.
—Greyson Ferguson, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
For ships and naval stations ashore, the flags are flown at half-mast.
—John Tufts, IndyStar, 5 Nov. 2025
This statement would suggest that YouTube doesn’t want to restore access to Disney’s ABC stations for a short period of time.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 4 Nov. 2025
Designers are focusing on solving the real frustrations travelers face in airports, train stations and hotel rooms.
—Sal Vaglica, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
The stations nearest Chase Field are Third Street/Washington and Third Street/Jefferson.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 4 Nov. 2025
The rates for small broadcasters compared to those of commercial broadcasters are lower, in an effort to protect local stations while also providing artists with royalties for their music.
—Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 4 Nov. 2025
Noun
Jacksonville can count on several military facilities, including naval stations and a submarine base, and Washington is, of course, home to the Pentagon.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
On the earnings call, Sinclair president and CEO Chris Ripley noted that Sinclair’s ABC stations are currently affected by the Disney-YouTube TV dispute, which has resulted in a blackout of ABC, as well as ESPN and other networks, on YouTube TV since last Friday.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 5 Nov. 2025
An expansion of one metro line is currently underway, and officials are discussing plans to develop two new stations.
—Greyson Ferguson, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
For ships and naval stations ashore, the flags are flown at half-mast.
—John Tufts, IndyStar, 5 Nov. 2025
This statement would suggest that YouTube doesn’t want to restore access to Disney’s ABC stations for a short period of time.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 4 Nov. 2025
Designers are focusing on solving the real frustrations travelers face in airports, train stations and hotel rooms.
—Sal Vaglica, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
The stations nearest Chase Field are Third Street/Washington and Third Street/Jefferson.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 4 Nov. 2025
The rates for small broadcasters compared to those of commercial broadcasters are lower, in an effort to protect local stations while also providing artists with royalties for their music.
—Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 4 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stations
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These cuts mean reducing supply budgets in most departments, delaying the purchase of new math curriculum and Chromebooks, freezing hiring for nonclassroom positions and canceling contract agreements that will not disrupt operations.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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That could include adding positions like peer support specialists, addressing retention challenges like access to child care and establishing partnerships between hospitals and nearby colleges to produce a steady stream of workers.—
Madeline Heim,
jsonline.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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The town, which has a population of around 50,000 people, is known for being industrial and is home to numerous depots and factories.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 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
Noun
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Therefore, the present work supports the belief that rational materials design at both the macro and atomic levels can solve long-standing challenges, according to a press release.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
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In its final form, the sky-high pad spanned a whopping 13,300 square feet across two levels, with four bedrooms, seven bathrooms, a gym, a massage room, wine storage, and plenty of sprawling gallery walls to display the performer’s art collection.—
Mekita Rivas,
Architectural Digest,
7 Nov. 2025
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The candidates who won this week — regardless of party — took strong stances on housing and campaigned on messages of progress for their communities, said Drew Mitrisin, an Overland Park City Council member.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
7 Nov. 2025
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Earlier in 2025, protestors gathered outside Tesla showrooms to speak out against his federal government budget cuts and right-wing political stances.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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As the title suggests, the book details Turner's tale of a heartbroken widower who became an unlikely senior-citizen TV star on the first season of the reality show, which ended with an engagement to Nist.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Nov. 2025
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Each month, Valve releases its Steam hardware survey, which details the types of computer hardware and software its customers are using.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Leave plenty of distance between you and the vehicle in front of you to account for sudden stops or changes in the traffic pattern.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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The question is whether the San Francisco defense can get enough stops to give this offense a chance.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The presence of liquid water, heat and the right chemicals (such as phosphorus and complex hydrocarbons) means that its sub-surface ocean is believed to be one of the best places in our solar system for life to have evolved outside the Earth, according to scientists.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Nov. 2025
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That includes places like Birmingham and Huntsville in Alabama, Baton Rouge in Louisiana, Savannah in Georgia and Tampa and Fort Myers in Florida.—
Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
10 Nov. 2025
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The two sides, now locked into competitive postures, might also simply grow exasperated with each another and announce new trade restrictions out of the blue.—
Mira Rapp-Hooper,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Oct. 2025
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Repetitive motions, awkward postures, and constant strain add up, often ending in costly musculoskeletal injuries that take weeks to heal.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Stations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stations. Accessed 19 Nov. 2025.
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