as in appointing
to assign to a place or position
stationed guards around the perimeter of the encampment
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Recent Examples of stationing
However, with Mercury stationing retrograde in Cancer on June 29 — the ruler of this Mars in Gemini transit — old feelings, conversations and even ex-lovers could circle back around for some unfinished business.
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Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
The month closes on June 29 with a full moon in Capricorn alongside Mercury stationing retrograde, putting a warm spotlight on your inner circle and local community.
—Kirah Tabourn, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 May 2026
His administration has declared Cuba a national security threat and has threatened military action against the communist-run island, stationing naval warships off its shores.
—Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026
When Wick took a woman down to the beach, the victim followed, allegedly to act as security, stationing himself near the boardwalk steps.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 7 May 2026
The Air Force previously considered stationing a set of F-35s in Boise, which can reach speeds of up to 1,200 mph.
—Hali Smith
april 29, Idaho Statesman, 29 Apr. 2026
The bill separately bans ICE agents from stationing themselves near childcare centers while performing immigration enforcement.
—Andrew Graham
april 15, Sacbee.com, 15 Apr. 2026
For commercial farmers Jami and Chuck English, stationing an honor box at their pick-your-own pumpkin patch each fall was a logistics decision.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 10 Apr. 2026
Your 6th House of Habits is boosted by Jupiter stationing direct, which improves the flow of general tasks.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 10 Mar. 2026
Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
The month closes on June 29 with a full moon in Capricorn alongside Mercury stationing retrograde, putting a warm spotlight on your inner circle and local community.
—Kirah Tabourn, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 May 2026
His administration has declared Cuba a national security threat and has threatened military action against the communist-run island, stationing naval warships off its shores.
—Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026
When Wick took a woman down to the beach, the victim followed, allegedly to act as security, stationing himself near the boardwalk steps.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 7 May 2026
The Air Force previously considered stationing a set of F-35s in Boise, which can reach speeds of up to 1,200 mph.
—Hali Smith
april 29, Idaho Statesman, 29 Apr. 2026
The bill separately bans ICE agents from stationing themselves near childcare centers while performing immigration enforcement.
—Andrew Graham
april 15, Sacbee.com, 15 Apr. 2026
For commercial farmers Jami and Chuck English, stationing an honor box at their pick-your-own pumpkin patch each fall was a logistics decision.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 10 Apr. 2026
Your 6th House of Habits is boosted by Jupiter stationing direct, which improves the flow of general tasks.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 10 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stationing
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Smith Collection | Archive Photos | Getty Images Two months after its unexpected artificial intelligence rebrand, Allbirds is changing its name to Smartbird and appointing a new chief executive.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
17 June 2026
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Betani was the sole vote against appointing Vaccaro, reasoning that voters should be the ones to make this decision in November.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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The deal will also save the Panthers from placing a restricted tender on Coker in 2027.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
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The Rocklin City Council recently approved placing a half-cent sales tax measure on the November ballot.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
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Nearly a week later, the incident has remained a hotbed of debate with prominent politicians across the country posting on social media in support of or opposition to the pitchers’ actions.—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
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Brittany, meanwhile, shared an inside look at her and Patrick's evening on her Instagram Story, posting a sweet boomerang selfie of the couple and re-posting videos of them on the field.—
Natasha Dye,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
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“Stationing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stationing. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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