Thesaurus results for STATIONS

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noun

plural of station

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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as in stances

a general way of holding the body the palace guards are required to maintain a rigid station

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stations

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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

Peppered between political content on the Bulletin’s social media feeds is a smattering of reels related to nonpolitical news, often featuring videos lifted directly from local TV stations. — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026 Defense Minister Guido Crosetto said in a social media post that the soldiers were only recently allowed to use plastic restraint ties and only in areas around train stations, not throughout the city. — ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026 Authorities are conducting drone surveillance, checks at railway stations, rapid-response units and online monitoring for potential calls to violence. — Colleen Barry, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026 Every team’s games will stream locally, with many franchises also airing contests on freely available over-the-air broadcast stations. — Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 23 Oct. 2026 Flexible walls, feature frames and immersive stations designed to showcase new launches, iconic fragrances and ingredients throughout the year. — Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2026 The Paris National Opera cancelled its performances on Saturday, citing the protests as the reason, and at least two dozen metro stations will also be closed for much of the day, according to Paris municipal authorities. — Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2026 Meanwhile, Mercury stations retrograde in Scorpio and Venus retreats into Libra, joining Saturn retrograde in Aries, Uranus in Gemini, and Neptune in Aries. — Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026 Home-and-life safety education series Home for Good has been renewed for a second season, which will begin airing on ABC stations on January 9. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2026

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Dubbed the Velvet Gang, the trio snatches the overpriced, often monochromatic fashion threads designed by Christie Smith (Demi Moore, in a performance of comedic genius), a pretentious piece of work who stations herself in a leaning building (wink, win to San Francisco there). — Randy Myers, Mercury News, 19 May 2026 Instead, Boston stations him away from the basketball, the keeper of the weak side, free to flick away passes, kill screening actions with switches and, somehow, block shots. — Fred Katz, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026 The council launched the Downtown Area Command, which stations more EMS medics and vehicles downtown during weekends and special events, in October 2024 in response to multiple drownings in Lady Bird Lake. — Alex Driggars, Austin American Statesman, 2 Mar. 2026 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

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But economic pressure won't change Iran's negotiating positions, said Karimi, the former official.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
Scholten told Semafor that experience positions Turek to convert frustrated Republicans.

— Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of positions

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As part of the war, Ukraine has attacked several Russian oil refineries and fuel depots, slashing Russia’s diesel exports by 75%, according to CNBC.

— Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2026
Since the summer, Russia has used its growing arsenal to unleash wave after wave of strikes on ammunition depots, gas stations, book warehouses, steel factories, power plants, data centers and commercial ships.

— New York Times, New York Times, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of depots

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Those with high levels of hope had better later outcomes in health, education and employment.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
The association advocates on behalf of counties at the state and federal levels and Knaus was frequently outspoken on issues involving California’s budget, health care and homelessness.

— Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of levels

Verb

The letter details that the monitors will dress in business casual attire and not be identified by uniforms or pins.

— Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
Theranos is her ‘spouse’ Auletta details how Holmes’ apartment was basically just a mattress.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of details

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Fifth-year cornerback Jaden Mickey made some big stops, including a pass breakup, while the defensive front produced four sacks for 37 yards and seven tackles for loss.

— Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 25 Oct. 2026
At some point, however, Heritage needed a few defensive stops.

— Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of stops

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Two years ago, the judges ruled that cities can ban people from sleeping and camping in public places.

— Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 21 Oct. 2026
In a city where change is constant — especially in the food and beverage scene — Charlotte’s classic restaurants are among the most beloved places to gather with family and friends or stop in for a comforting bite to eat.

— Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of places

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Countdowns shape budgets and deterrence postures—which is why getting the timeline wrong has serious consequences, for all parties in the relationship.

— Ningrong Liu, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
In particular, the Iyengar style of yoga uses a yoga chair (designed with an open back and a completely flat seat) for advanced postures like an upside-down inversion where the yogi’s shoulders rest on two chairs while their head hangs in between.

— Jennifer Heimlich, Time, 20 Oct. 2026