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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
Hanako Montgomery,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
That energy is converted and transmitted wirelessly to receiving stations on Earth, feeding directly into the grid as steady electricity.
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Brigitte Bren,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
The San Jose Police Emerald Society Pipe and Drum band will be piping and drumming at Willow Glen Town Square on Lincoln Avenue, and a pop-up choir will be roaming VTA light-rail trains and stations throughout the day.
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Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
21 June 2026
The Eiffel Tower and other Paris venues set up misting stations to cool crowds, among a raft of measures introduced by authorities to minimize risks.
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Angela Charlton,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
The Eiffel Tower and other Paris venues set up misting stations to cool crowds, among a raft of measures announced by national and local authorities to minimize risks.
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ABC News,
21 June 2026
The Eiffel Tower and other Paris venues set up misting stations to cool crowds.
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CBS News,
21 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
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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Ca Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
14 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
Warning posters frequently line train stations and public buildings in Japan.
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Hanako Montgomery,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
That energy is converted and transmitted wirelessly to receiving stations on Earth, feeding directly into the grid as steady electricity.
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Brigitte Bren,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
The San Jose Police Emerald Society Pipe and Drum band will be piping and drumming at Willow Glen Town Square on Lincoln Avenue, and a pop-up choir will be roaming VTA light-rail trains and stations throughout the day.
—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
21 June 2026
The Eiffel Tower and other Paris venues set up misting stations to cool crowds, among a raft of measures introduced by authorities to minimize risks.
—
Angela Charlton,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
The Eiffel Tower and other Paris venues set up misting stations to cool crowds, among a raft of measures announced by national and local authorities to minimize risks.
—
ABC News,
21 June 2026
The Eiffel Tower and other Paris venues set up misting stations to cool crowds.
—
CBS News,
21 June 2026
The change in traffic light cycles was noticeable, as streams of people poured out of MARTA stations and hotels.
—
Doug Turnbull,
AJC.com,
21 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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Ca Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
14 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.
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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.
—
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 ability to strike military production facilities, fuel depots, ammunition storage sites and critical infrastructure hundreds of miles from the front lines has demonstrated a remarkable evolution in its strategic capabilities.
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The team managed technology across a 22,000 sq km footprint for 25 competition & non-competition venues and more than 90 facilities, including public (airports, depots, immigration points) and private (hotels, warehouses, forward logistics positions) facilities.
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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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For decades now, Obama has worn clothes in both exciting and highly effective ways, often using her platform to spotlight young designers of color, or to subtly signal stances during moments of intense political discourse.
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Sutton points to, among other factors, a gap between the progressive stances adopted by mainline clergy and the more conservative views of the average mainline churchgoer.
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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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Roland has pulled out all the stops to engineer a genuinely field-ready device.
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Of those stops, five citations were issued.
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The measure would require them to stay 500 feet from schools and places of worship, 100 feet from homes, and 1,000 feet from other dispensaries.
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With sore-spot Chiron entering your 2nd House of Resources, money, time, and self-worth become places for gentle repair and stronger boundaries.
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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 26 Jun. 2026.
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