as in headquarters
the place from which a commander runs operations
a historic home that for a time served as Washington's command post during the American Revolution
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Recent Examples of command post
McCollum said the vehicle is a smaller, more mobile command post, allowing for faster deployment and more flexible monitoring during events.
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Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
In the middle depth of the battlespace, Ukrainian strike systems are reaching logistics nodes, command posts, transportation hubs, and air defense batteries far behind the front, forcing Russia to push supplies and units farther from Ukrainian positions.
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David A. Deptula,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
Robert Brovdi, the commander of Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces, claimed the strike targeted a 2,484-square-meter complex, which housed drones and explosives as well as a command post.
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Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
23 May 2026
And sheriff’s office personnel worked with other law enforcement at a command post overseeing all security and safety.
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Mara H. Gottfried,
Twin Cities,
20 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for command post
Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
In the middle depth of the battlespace, Ukrainian strike systems are reaching logistics nodes, command posts, transportation hubs, and air defense batteries far behind the front, forcing Russia to push supplies and units farther from Ukrainian positions.
—
David A. Deptula,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
Robert Brovdi, the commander of Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces, claimed the strike targeted a 2,484-square-meter complex, which housed drones and explosives as well as a command post.
—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
23 May 2026
And sheriff’s office personnel worked with other law enforcement at a command post overseeing all security and safety.
—
Mara H. Gottfried,
Twin Cities,
20 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for command post
Recent Examples of Synonyms for command post
base
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All that to say, a glass of rye whiskey, one of the oldest drinks in America and the original base of many of our earliest cocktails like Manhattans and Old Fashioneds, is an easy way to honor the scrappy American spirit.
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Constructed with a concrete base, steel framing, and ironwood siding, the home features a durable outer layer, built with fire resistance in mind.
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“Command post.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/command%20post. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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