Thesaurus results for STATIONS

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noun

plural of station

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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as in stances

a general way of holding the body the palace guards are required to maintain a rigid station

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stations

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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

Soli said several heat safety measures are in place, including mandatory hydration breaks during games, additional hydration stations and medical staff on every field who will monitor conditions and shorten games by five to ten minutes a half. — Ubah Ali, CBS News, 14 July 2026 With comfortable seating, an onboard cafe car, and convenient midtown Amtrak stations at both ends, the trip itself is just as important as the destination. — Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 2026 The area includes a boat ramp, boat trailer parking, life trail stations and off-street parking. — Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado july 14, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026 An overlapping cadre of Democratic state attorneys general have sued to block the takeover of local TV giant Tegna by Nexstar, the nation's largest owner of television stations. — David Folkenflik, NPR, 13 July 2026 The other ghost stations scattered around the UK do at least seem to be located near where people live. — Rob Crossan, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 July 2026 During the arraignment, a Warren County judge set his bond at $500,000, local television stations WLWT and FOX19 reported. — Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 8 July 2026 In other stations on the factory floor, modules were taking shape for two houses that will replace houses lost in the Palisades fire. — Los Angeles Times, 7 July 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. — Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 7 July 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). — 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. — Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 23 Nov. 2025

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The compensation study completed last December showed many positions were at or above the 50th percentile among comparable agencies, including the Folsom Parks and Recreation Department and Cameron Park Community Services District.

— Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026
The district, in a statement, said that of the 162 employees, 82 came from the central office positions and the remaining 80 are from those citywide positions.

— Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 14 July 2026

Definition of positions

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Soon, such drones were striking at will on Russian munitions depots, supply convoys, and transport routes.

— Joshua Yaffa, New Yorker, 15 July 2026
Space-rock mining could therefore enable the operation of off-Earth propellant depots, which would allow voyaging spacecraft to top off their tanks on the go and explore the solar system more deeply and ambitiously.

— Mike Wall, Space.com, 3 July 2026

Definition of depots

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Wind shear describes the changes in wind direction or speed between different levels of the atmosphere.

— Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
In women, high testosterone levels can lead to the condition PMOS, or polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome, previously referred to as PCOS, or polycystic ovary syndrome.

— Nina Shapiro, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026

Definition of levels

Noun

However, Matthews, Charlotte and Mecklenburg County reaffirmed their stances have not changed for now.

— DJ Simmons, Charlotte Observer, 16 July 2026
One of the most notable came from Abdulkhaleq Abdulla, an Emirati political scientist viewed as an unofficial spokesman for Abu Dhabi, who often speaks its explicit stances on topics too sensitive for the government to speak on publicly.

— Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 14 July 2026

Definition of stances

Verb

Meanwhile, Keslassy details the brinksmanship afoot between the state, Canal+ and the major streamers.

— Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 8 July 2026
The court document details three deposits, ranging from $500 to $700, from Bridgewater into a credit union account from June to December 2022 that were then partially withdrawn, allegedly to make cash payments to Ammons.

— Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 8 July 2026

Definition of details

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Some stops of note include Poplar Grove, one of the five original wineries on the Naramata Bench, which is known for fruit-forward wines.

— Maryam Siddiqi, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2026
The rail line is expected to open in 2029 with the initial 8 stops stretching from Denver's Union Station north to Fort Collins.

— Christa Swanson, CBS News, 13 July 2026

Definition of stops

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On his posts online, Americans have responded with tons of recommendations for places to visit and where to eat, and some have even invited him over for a homecooked meal.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 July 2026
Many places sell Taylor Farms produce, including Publix, Whole Foods, Winn-Dixie, Fresco y Más, The Fresh Market, Walmart, Target, Sprouts Farmers Market and Dollar General, according to Taylor Farms’ website.

— Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 18 July 2026

Definition of places

Noun

This has been evident in the competing agendas of France and Italy in Libya, and in the clashing postures of Turkey and France in Libya and the Sahel.

— Galip Dalay, Time, 7 July 2026
The optimism in markets Monday could still prove premature, as negotiations over the strait and attack postures in the broader region remain fluid.

— Rob Wile, NBC news, 22 June 2026