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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
Cassandra Neyenesch, New Yorker, 29 Mar. 2026
Before she got called up by NASA, Koch spent a year at a South Pole research station.
—Marcia Dunn, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2026
Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
Last year, the US Navy decommissioned its four dedicated minesweepers that were stationed in the Persian Gulf.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 16 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Martha and Joost said goodbye in the train station at the eastern end of Guangzhou, on the edge of China.
—Cassandra Neyenesch, New Yorker, 29 Mar. 2026
Before she got called up by NASA, Koch spent a year at a South Pole research station.
—Marcia Dunn, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2026
Verb
Following the United States and Israel's initial attacks on Iran on Feb. 28, U.S. bases in the Middle East came under heavy fire from Iranian missiles and drones, killing seven U.S. soldiers stationed in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
Last year, the US Navy decommissioned its four dedicated minesweepers that were stationed in the Persian Gulf.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 16 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for station
Noun
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At least 1,000 paratroopers from the 82nd Airborne Division, trained to land in hostile territory to secure key positions and airfields, have been ordered to the Middle East.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Pittsburgh finished 2 for 18 with runners in scoring position and stranded 17.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Smoke rises after an Iranian drone attack Wednesday on a fuel depot at Kuwait International Airport.—
Jiachuan Wu,
NBC news,
27 Mar. 2026
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The Broncos hope a new stadium is ready to open in 2031, along with commercial and housing development on Burnham Yard, a train depot dating to 1871.—
Jessica Alvarado Gamez,
Denver Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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Together, the potential departures of two of Kansas City’s most experienced lawmakers — one on his own terms, one forced — could play a role in shaping the city’s future and diminish its ability to secure local priorities at the federal level.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
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And decibel levels would abide by local noise ordinances, with the facility’s HVAC system making about as much sound as a standard office system, according to the company.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The wide body moldings and bold stance give the compact crossover a surprisingly aggressive appearance.—
Sponsored Content,
Denver Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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While House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) has yet to take a stance on the deal, several of his top lieutenants have praised it.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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There is a priority placed on prevention and providing services to children and families within the home environment.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
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Kaplan and Councilmember Karina Talamantes, who represents a different part of North Natomas, have opposed placing the micro-community at Arena and El Centro, though both support the idea of a temporary homeless shelter.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Last stop on the Hernandez itinerary was invariably Hialeah, no matter where seniors lived, Shackelford wrote.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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According to reviews in Rolling Stone and Billboard, the first stop of Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band’s 2026 Land of Hope and Dreams Tour was nearly equal parts anti-Trump rally and concert.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Apr. 2026
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The Best Places to Raise a Family ranking provides a comprehensive assessment of key factors that are meaningful for families, according to Niche.—
Chuck Fieldman,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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Out of the country's top 100 biggest cities, Pittsburgh requires a comparatively lower salary, ranking 77th.—
Madeline Bartos,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The addition of Tomahawk cruise missiles, which are long-range strike-capable weapons, represents a measured change in Japan’s defense posture, prompting neighboring countries to monitor developments more closely.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Mar. 2026
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Even before those strikes, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) had warned that Tehran was prepared to shift its nuclear posture.—
Leila Gharagozlou,
CNN Money,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Station.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/station. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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