stationing

verb

present participle of station
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stationing
  1. appointing
  2. placing
  3. posting
Verb
  • This is one of the first announcements WhatsApp has made after appointing a new CEO.
    — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 30 June 2026
  • State law tasked the City Council with appointing a replacement to finish out Lyles’ term ending in December 2027.
    — Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 29 June 2026
Definition of appointing
Verb
  • Lawrence natives have held watch parties for all of Team Algeria’s games in downtown Lawrence, as well as various rallies for Algeria’s fans, with downtown stores placing Team Algeria jerseys in display windows.
    — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2026
  • Amazon challenged that assumption by proving consumers valued faster delivery enough to justify placing inventory in more locations, before ultimately regionalizing its fulfillment network.
    — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 2 July 2026
Definition of placing
Verb
  • Chef McGrady shared the wealth, posting the exact recipe for Diana's favorite breakfast on his YouTube channel in June 2025.
    — Emma Banks, InStyle, 2 July 2026
  • Moreno Mendez was released from the Tarrant County jail after posting a $10,000 bond, according to court records.
    — Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 July 2026
Definition of posting

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“Stationing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stationing. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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