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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
Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 17 May 2026
In September 2022, Lynette Romero abruptly quit KTLA after more than 20 years at the station.
—Joyann Jeffrey, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026
Police will be stationed at major intersections in the area to direct the flow of traffic along MD-198, Whiskey Bottom Road, and Brock Bridge Road.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 14 May 2026
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Noun
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
In September 2022, Lynette Romero abruptly quit KTLA after more than 20 years at the station.
—Joyann Jeffrey, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
Verb
Mauro was born in England, where his father was stationed for work.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026
Police will be stationed at major intersections in the area to direct the flow of traffic along MD-198, Whiskey Bottom Road, and Brock Bridge Road.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for station
Noun
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The position is modeled after a similar concierge role in the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.—
P.R. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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The idea of a managerial change in October if Liverpool stick with Slot through the off-season feels ominous, because a couple of poor early results will bring back the negativity currently engulfing the club and his position will become untenable.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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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
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This comes after SpaceX cut off Russian forces’ access to Starlink satellite Internet terminals, and as the Ukrainian military has used medium-range drone strikes beyond 20 kilometers to devastate Russian supply lines by striking ammunition depots and fuel convoys.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
15 May 2026
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Evidencing at every level the way culture and biology interact, music gives the lie to this false binary.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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Officials said the move would return troop levels in Europe to those seen in 2021.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
20 May 2026
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Because his stance on climate change conflicts with overwhelming scientific consensus, the president has removed climate information from federal websites, approved scientifically unsound reports that favor fossil fuels, and gutted key scientific agencies and boards.—
Joseph Bonasia,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 May 2026
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Elijah, however, didn’t account for his wide stance.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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The Iran nuclear deal, a 2015 accord reached under President Barack Obama, had placed limitations on Iran’s nuclear program in exchange for relief from economic sanctions.—
Brooke Migdon,
PEOPLE,
20 May 2026
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The Chelmsford Board of Selectmen voted Monday night to place injured firefighter Nick Spinale on administrative leave.—
Matt Schooley,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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Amble, Northumberland At the mouth of the River Coquet, Amble has transformed itself into one of Northumberland’s most likable coastal stops.—
Rob Crossan,
Condé Nast Traveler,
13 May 2026
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But inspector Caridad Delgado brought a hurricane of stop use orders and stop sales that smashed normal operations at Nattal.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
13 May 2026
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However, there is no definitive national ranking from 2013 showing Los Angeles and New York City tied as the safest big cities in the country.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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The slightly lower ranking came amid recent La Nina conditions, which typically cause a temporary dip in global average temperatures.—
Dan Peck,
ABC News,
14 May 2026
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Changing positions regularly, alternating tasks and taking short breaks every 20 to 30 minutes helps reduce cumulative strain before fatigue begins affecting posture and technique.—
Dr. Kęstutis Braziulis,
USA Today,
17 May 2026
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That fear is central to Poland’s security posture.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
17 May 2026
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“Station.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/station. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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