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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
Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 3 Apr. 2025
However, a bus — the stop is within walking distance of the development — is roughly 1.5 miles from the Santee Town Center station for the San Diego Trolley’s Cooper Line.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
Maya Tekeli, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Russian President Vladimir Putin said the United States has long had an interest in Greenland, going back to the 19th century and that Russia is prepared to defend its interests in the Arctic and will station more military personnel in the region.
—The National Desk, Baltimore Sun, 28 Mar. 2025
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Noun
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, 3 Apr. 2025
However, a bus — the stop is within walking distance of the development — is roughly 1.5 miles from the Santee Town Center station for the San Diego Trolley’s Cooper Line.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
Verb
There is — or was, until recently — a significant movement within Greenland that wanted to form a closer alliance with the United States, which has stationed troops on the island since World War II.
—Maya Tekeli, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Russian President Vladimir Putin said the United States has long had an interest in Greenland, going back to the 19th century and that Russia is prepared to defend its interests in the Arctic and will station more military personnel in the region.
—The National Desk, Baltimore Sun, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for station
Noun
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Hooper’s win over Guida and his matchup on Saturday position him to become something of a legend killer.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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How has that evolved, your position of looking on results as not necessarily successes or failures but merely outcomes?—
Staff Reports,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Grima designed these incredible balloon structures in the atrium of the depot.—
Laura May Todd,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
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After landing in February 2021 in the Jezero Crater, the robot, controlled remotely from Earth, spent nearly four years searching for and collecting more than two dozen rock samples – many of which are stored at the first-ever depot on another planet for future retrieval.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Contrary to expectations, many survivors’ cortisol levels were lower.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
10 Apr. 2025
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With the cuts and losses at the FDA, there is growing fear that the funding level could dip below the historical threshold.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The conversation returned at Augusta National Tuesday, and Morikawa defended his stance.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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President Trump’s decision to lift hefty tariffs on most U.S. trading partners with a 90-day pause even while keeping in place a 125 percent on China is a significant reversal from his previous stance that relieved Republicans and led stock markets to spike.—
Alex Gangitano,
The Hill,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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For instance, unlike in the past, immigrants who have not committed crimes are being targeted for arrest, placed in detention and being marked for deportation.—
Terence McGinley,
New York Times,
3 Apr. 2025
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Hale wanted to kill at least 40 people, hoping to inspire books, documentaries and movies, have the weapons placed in museums and his bedroom preserved as a memorial, police found.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The scales also tip when police intervene in some way, as was the case last March when a driver fleeing Independence police ran over stop sticks, lost control and struck two people on a motorcycle, killing them both.—
Katie Moore,
Kansas City Star,
7 Apr. 2025
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If this occurs before 3:25 p.m. ET, trading stops for 15 minutes.—
Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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That’s high praise for a player who until pretty recently was just trying to finish number-one in the PGA Tour University rankings.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
10 Apr. 2025
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Moana also returned to the movie rankings after two weeks outside the top 10 with 223 million minutes.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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But while many corporate leaders can talk the theory of anti-fragility, only a select cohort truly embody a posture that not only survives but actually thrives during crises.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Trump is enacting Project 2025 nearly to the letter, deploying executive orders, lawsuits, and rhetorical bombast in an effort to force judges, law firms, cultural institutions, university presidents, and press barons into postures of pitiable obedience.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2025
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“Station.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/station. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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