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Definition of stationsnext
plural of station
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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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verb

present tense third-person singular of station
as in details
to assign to a place or position stationed guards around the perimeter of the encampment

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Recent Examples of stations
Noun
Apple music features the personalized Love and Heartbreak stations, which were introduced for Valentine's Day 2024. Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 9 Feb. 2026 Matt Mahan, the mayor of San Jose who entered the race recently with support from wealthy tech executives, scored the best of any of the Democrats in the TV stations’ instant poll of viewers, with support of approximately 12% to 17%. Susan Shelley, Oc Register, 8 Feb. 2026 Unlike passenger electric vehicles that can be charged using residential electricity, hydrogen vehicles require specialized refueling stations. Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 8 Feb. 2026 The Teslas can be hailed by website or accessed at stations. Jessica Hill, Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2026 All the notes demanded money in Bitcoin, according to the stations. Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 8 Feb. 2026 The law was enacted to prevent broadcast stations from offering one-sided programming. Brian Niemietz, Boston Herald, 8 Feb. 2026 Meanwhile, Tegna owns 64 news stations across 51 markets. Christopher Rugaber, Fortune, 7 Feb. 2026 They’ve already been installed at stations as part of the West Lake Corridor and Double Track NWI projects, and Hegewisch was planned as well. Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 1 Feb. 2026
Verb
Saturn also stations direct in Pisces this week in your sector of higher education and long-term vision. Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 23 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stations
Noun
  • Once operational, about 300 permanent positions will remain at the site.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 12 Feb. 2026
  • This amendment would do the same thing as Proposition H, but for positions appointed by the city council.
    Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Construction continues across the network, including work on passenger stations and supporting infrastructure such as bridges, tunnels and depots.
    Keith J Fernandez, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Jan. 2026
  • The software manages the complex schedule for charging buses at the depots.
    Steve Banker, Forbes.com, 18 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • While standard chemical leaching (without microbes) performed worse in microgravity than on Earth, the microbes maintained consistent extraction levels regardless of gravity.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 12 Feb. 2026
  • Net migration to the UK reached record levels in 2022, swelled by the war in Ukraine and the post-pandemic lifting of travel restrictions, but has since dropped off sharply.
    Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 12 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Wall Street analysts as a whole generally stood by their bullish stances on Robinhood, instead highlighting the company’s potential to expand future revenue.
    Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
  • Since Mamdani has proven flexible on several key policies, including some of his stances toward policing, his experience during these first few weeks in office may spur him to rethink his policies toward people living in public spaces year-round, as well.
    Washington Post, Washington Post, 6 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Jhaveri and the music business are named as defendants in a civil lawsuit filed last week by a Jane Doe and Father Doe that details similar allegations, according to the lawsuit complaint.
    Angie DiMichele, Sun Sentinel, 4 Feb. 2026
  • Our film guru Ted Nguyen details how Macdonald improved the Seahawks with a less aggressive defense.
    Jacob Robinson, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • The tour includes all 16 host cities and 22 additional stops, giving fans a chance to see the original trophy up close before competition begins.
    Frederick Sutton Sinclair, CBS News, 8 Feb. 2026
  • With 10 stops, there are 180,000.
    Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 8 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • In the bond market, Treasury yields fell as investors looked for safer places to park their cash.
    Stan Choe, Fortune, 13 Feb. 2026
  • Together, the properties suggest an investor interested not just in impressive homes, but in places with lasting cultural imprint.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 13 Feb. 2026
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  • What do collecting old editions of Dungeons & Dragons monster manuals, securing the same tailgate spot for over 20 years and mastering yoga postures have in common?
    Emily Messina, The Conversation, 6 Feb. 2026
  • From those images, the app creates a digital avatar of the athlete and simulates how different postures affect airflow and drag, variables critical to speedskating success.
    Jared Perlo, NBC news, 4 Feb. 2026

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“Stations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stations. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.

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