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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
Amanda Castro
shane Croucher
anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
These data centers will require plenty of energy, and, to that end, an agreement will be signed between the two governments enabling companies to build new nuclear power stations in both countries more quickly.
—Ian King, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2025
On the premises there are also 24-hour CCTV cameras with four separate monitoring stations (one on site, three external), intruder alarms and flood detectors installed in the floors, ceilings and walls.
—Kati Chitrakorn, CNN Money, 17 Sep. 2025
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.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Lauren McGaughy is a journalist with The Texas Newsroom, a collaboration among NPR and the public radio stations in Texas.
—Lauren McGaughy, ProPublica, 17 Sep. 2025
Tickets include an elevated food and beverage experience that includes breakfast, snacks, lunch and Champagne stations that pour bubbly throughout the day.
—Scotty Reiss, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
The Pop Airplay chart ranks songs by weekly plays on more than 150 mainstream top 40 radio stations monitored by Mediabase, with data provided to Billboard by Luminate.
—Gary Trust, Billboard, 10 Sep. 2025
Hundreds of slow zones have been repaired and removed, and several stations have received major facelifts.
—Matthew Medsger, Boston Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
Noun
Nexstar — which owns The CW + 200+ local ABC, NBC, CBS & FOX stations — is part of the same machine.
—Amanda Castro
shane Croucher
anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
These data centers will require plenty of energy, and, to that end, an agreement will be signed between the two governments enabling companies to build new nuclear power stations in both countries more quickly.
—Ian King, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2025
On the premises there are also 24-hour CCTV cameras with four separate monitoring stations (one on site, three external), intruder alarms and flood detectors installed in the floors, ceilings and walls.
—Kati Chitrakorn, CNN Money, 17 Sep. 2025
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.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Lauren McGaughy is a journalist with The Texas Newsroom, a collaboration among NPR and the public radio stations in Texas.
—Lauren McGaughy, ProPublica, 17 Sep. 2025
Tickets include an elevated food and beverage experience that includes breakfast, snacks, lunch and Champagne stations that pour bubbly throughout the day.
—Scotty Reiss, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
The Pop Airplay chart ranks songs by weekly plays on more than 150 mainstream top 40 radio stations monitored by Mediabase, with data provided to Billboard by Luminate.
—Gary Trust, Billboard, 10 Sep. 2025
Hundreds of slow zones have been repaired and removed, and several stations have received major facelifts.
—Matthew Medsger, Boston Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stations
Noun
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Then, instead of the tell-tale metal frame of futons in your college days, this sturdy metal frame is imperceptible, but can be adjusted into four different positions, including the fully flat full-size bed.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
19 Sep. 2025
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The original Curtain Call can also be found on those rankings, and in loftier positions than its successor.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Images from August analyzed by Radio Liberty show ammunition depots at the site which covered more than two square kilometers.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Sep. 2025
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The local council’s facilities across the town, including libraries, information centers and depots, would remain closed until further notice, Nicholas added.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
26 Aug. 2025
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Kershaw’s competitive spirit reaches entirely new levels of intensity as his demeanor is fueled by a disdain for losing.—
Wayne G. McDonnell,
Forbes.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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Middle schools received the highest percentage of Fs compared against the other school levels, at 14%, followed by elementary schools, 13% and high schools, 9%.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Sep. 2025
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While Robinson and Farage share many policy stances, the Reform UK leader has long tried to steer clear of entanglement with Robinson’s circles.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Sep. 2025
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Ladapo has long stoked fears about vaccines, and his stances on shots and other measures have drawn criticism from the public health community.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
3 Sep. 2025
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This section details what all of the vehicle’s gauges and displays are all about and, where available, how to customize what information is being presented.—
Jim Gorzelany,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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This comes as the former vice president is launching a tour for her new book, 107 Days, which details what happened behind the scenes of her presidential election campaign last year.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Leave plenty of distance between you and the vehicle in front of you to account for sudden stops or changes in the traffic pattern.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Between stops, pop into creative spaces like Fredericksburg Center for the Creative Arts and PONSHOP Studio.—
Madeline Weinfield,
Southern Living,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The bans are mandated in places such as Arkansas, Texas, Virginia and more.—
Arthur Jones II,
ABC News,
15 Sep. 2025
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Here are luckiest numbers, places to play Did anyone win Powerball last night, September 13, 2025?—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
14 Sep. 2025
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These societies in southeastern Asia buried their dead mostly in flexed, tightly crouched, or squatting postures, often with traces of burning.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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If the message giver is experienced as coercive, conversations get derailed, often leaving the message receiver in awkward, if not hostile, postures.—
Matthew Mayhew,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Stations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stations. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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