stations 1 of 2

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
Food and drink All-day restaurant Pure serves up a sprawling breakfast buffet complete with omelette and pancake stations, heaving tropical fruit platters, and baked goods galore, including Polynesian treats like coconut bread. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 May 2026 Some local stations in Richmond and Salt Lake City dropped the show following viewer outcry. Literary Hub, 18 May 2026 The album is a curious document of a certain moment in college rock, the musical ecosystem built around boutique labels (often underwritten by majors, with lax oversight) and university radio stations (always DJed by enthusiastic undergrads, with no oversight). Dan Kois, Pitchfork, 17 May 2026 The strait is a key digital corridor between Asian data hubs such as Singapore and some cable landing stations in Europe, Ahmed said. Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 17 May 2026 For cockroaches, Carpenter prefers a very light dusting of borax over bait stations, but only in hidden areas like under appliances that pets, kids, and food cannot access. Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 17 May 2026 Replacement shuttle bus service MTA workers posted signs at Mineola Station, where starting Monday shuttle buses will take essential workers to and from New York City subway stations in Queens. Kristie Keleshian, CBS News, 16 May 2026 Bob worked at a variety of radio stations and TV outlets in Cleveland. Zack Meisel, New York Times, 16 May 2026 Cameras won't be banned from the high-profile murder case of the man charged with killing Charlie Kirk, a Utah judge ruled Friday, saying coverage requests from news stations would continue to be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Arkansas Online, 10 May 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
  • Kalama says Imagineering was focused on how the various positions of pilot, gunner or engineer interact with one another.
    Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 21 May 2026
  • The affected unit, the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, had been scheduled to deploy to Poland and other eastern flank positions as part of a routine nine-month NATO rotation.
    Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 20 May 2026
Noun
  • Long-range attacks Ukraine has stepped up drone attacks on targets deep inside Russia in recent weeks, aiming to knock out oil refineries, depots and pipelines, as both sides seek to degrade each other’s infrastructure.
    Reuters, NBC news, 17 May 2026
  • While Amazon Now will rely on advanced inventory systems that optimize product placement based on local demand, Walmart has not divulged how technology solutions will help assort its depots.
    Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 15 May 2026
Noun
  • Before the final weekend of the season, Andy, who has visited more than 600 stadiums at all levels, tells us his best and worst aspects of each of the Premier League venues.
    Andy Mitten, New York Times, 21 May 2026
  • The new Gen-2 hand, named Flex 2, combines multiple actuation technologies in a hybrid drive system, enabling it to handle objects with different shapes, textures, and levels of fragility more effectively.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 20 May 2026
Noun
  • Simmons pointed out footwork, alignment and stances; Simmons and Thorn broke down some of Simmons’ rookie clips, as well as clips of other top tackles.
    PJ Green May 23, Kansas City Star, 23 May 2026
  • The two rivals are both Jewish but have staked out different stances on Israel in a district that includes one of the largest Jewish populations in the entire nation.
    Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 23 May 2026
Verb
  • Authored by Keaton Smith of Whitewood Law, the complaint details NASCAR’s efforts to try to find actual names and physical addresses for the defendants.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 14 May 2026
  • The report details allegations of rape, child prostitution, forced labor and trafficking linked to mining camps throughout the Amazon.
    Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 13 May 2026
Noun
  • The bookmobile makes 30 stops a week across Iowa City and the surrounding area.
    Adeel Hassan, New York Times, 18 May 2026
  • The duo has been known to pull out all the stops for their kids’ special days.
    Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
Noun
  • Before her death in Chicago at age 67, Cabrini founded 67 schools, orphanages, hospitals, convents and places of worship in North and South America.
    Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026
  • My right leg was broken in three places which required surgical repair and a permanent titanium rod implanted along my tibia bone.
    Michael Miller, New York Daily News, 22 May 2026
Noun
  • Parallel statements from the US and China after their leaders’ met Thursday exposed sharp divides in their foreign policy postures.
    J.D. Capelouto, semafor.com, 14 May 2026
  • 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

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