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as in depot
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 level
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 station
Steven Beynon,
ABC News,
30 June 2026
Alongside cooling centers and service vans, the city will also be popping up cooling stations specifically for outdoor workers.
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Amethyst Martinez,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
Danny Freeman,
CNN Money,
1 July 2026
Operated out of the Port of Long Beach, the drone ship is stationed in the Pacific Ocean during SpaceX Starlink missions getting off the ground from the Vandenberg Space Force Base in Santa Barbara County.
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Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
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Noun
Troops have largely been assigned to high-visibility patrols around Washington's tourist corridors and several downtown Metro stations, while also assisting with litter collection and graffiti removal.
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Steven Beynon,
ABC News,
30 June 2026
Alongside cooling centers and service vans, the city will also be popping up cooling stations specifically for outdoor workers.
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Amethyst Martinez,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
Verb
As of Tuesday afternoon, police were still stationed outside the home.
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Danny Freeman,
CNN Money,
1 July 2026
Operated out of the Port of Long Beach, the drone ship is stationed in the Pacific Ocean during SpaceX Starlink missions getting off the ground from the Vandenberg Space Force Base in Santa Barbara County.
—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for station
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Williams’ decision to leave the position was a big surprise to the mayor, commissioners and residents, though her departure followed months of controversy and scrutiny.
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Hipparcos was the first space mission devoted to precision astrometry, the accurate measurement of celestial positions and distances.
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Both suits suggest that the residents of Fisher Island, who are represented by the club and community association, want the fuel depot site to be redeveloped with condos.
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Although it’s often painted as a precious-metals rush, asteroid mining may first look more like the creation of fuel depots, life-support stations and supply chains for spacecraft.
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The acknowledgment reflects an unusual level of cooperation between Washington and Caracas despite years of intense political confrontation.
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Temperatures in a vehicle, especially one sitting on hot, sunny pavement, can quickly heat up to dangerous levels that can lead to heat stroke and death.
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Share a clear stance in a meeting, because your words may invite thoughtful dialogue and widen your map.
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The then-president fielded a question on Swift’s stance outside of the White House.
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By then Tanacharison is telling Washington that he is mystically protected, in the mode of certain Indigenous warriors who were placed on earth to be leaders.
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The Supreme Court lifted a block that a lower court placed on the stops.
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Use the longer-term uptrend just below the rising 50-day moving average at the $190 level as a stop to limit downside risk.
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Neon wisely positioned itself as the exact right home for that enthusiasm with an inventive promotional tour that included, among other stops, a free gas giveaway.
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The Westchester suburb of Rye dropped to third in the annual ranking, with an income of $428,806.
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Monday, Forbes published its second-ever ranking of America’s Decabillionaire families, featuring 54 multi-generational clans worth at least $10 billion apiece.
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The tool, developed by independent AI engineer Luke Geel, analyzes past results and players’ activity—from posture to blink rate—spotting connections that might be imperceptible to the average viewer but visible to top pros.
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Beyond brain tumors, other advances across neuroscience, like corrective spine surgery, have allowed doctors to restore posture and mobility in patients with severe spinal deformities.
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“Station.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/station. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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