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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
Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 1 June 2025
The two met while working at a radio station in Houston and Dan was immediately smitten.
—Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 31 May 2025
Philissa Cramer, Sun Sentinel, 28 May 2025
Police officer stationed at hospital Orenstein, who is representing Clarke in an unrelated case in Broward County, said Wednesday that he’s only seen the same social media videos as everyone else and that a Miami police officer has been stationed outside his client’s hospital room at Jackson.
—Charles Rabin, Miami Herald, 28 May 2025
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Noun
The train from Waterloo station, just south of the River Thames in central London, to Brentford’s Gtech Community stadium in west London was only 20 minutes, but a group of three Jamaica fans took the time to hang the country’s flag in the window.
—Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 1 June 2025
The two met while working at a radio station in Houston and Dan was immediately smitten.
—Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 31 May 2025
Verb
Sawsan Hasson, Israel’s minister for public diplomacy stationed at the D.C. embassy, said Milgrim’s dedication to public service was exemplified for her even before Milgrim officially stepped into her role.
—Philissa Cramer, Sun Sentinel, 28 May 2025
Police officer stationed at hospital Orenstein, who is representing Clarke in an unrelated case in Broward County, said Wednesday that he’s only seen the same social media videos as everyone else and that a Miami police officer has been stationed outside his client’s hospital room at Jackson.
—Charles Rabin, Miami Herald, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for station
Noun
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However, the Hurricanes’ offensive struggles persisted, finishing 0-for-11 with runners in scoring position and 2-for-16 with runners on base.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 June 2025
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The majority of United subscribers believe the minimum for a successful 2025-26 would be Ruben Amorim’s team qualifying for the Europa League — a position best secured with a sixth-place league finish, but which can be achieved through winning a domestic trophy.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
Noun
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These joint projects between NASA and industry could pave the way for orbital refueling and orbiting propellant depots, aligning with the direction of companies like SpaceX, Blue Origin, and United Launch Alliance.—
Stephen Clark – Jun 3,
ArsTechnica,
3 June 2025
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Additionally, the depot in the fall became the headquarters of Ford’s Model e electric vehicle division and occupied by Integrated Services software employees.—
Detroit News,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2025
Noun
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Ironically, given the rhetoric around tariffs and overseas filmmaking taking away American jobs, these resources would have provided a valuable foundation for more production to take place on the local level.—
Eric Kohn,
HollywoodReporter,
30 May 2025
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But these technologies can take aftermarket services to new levels.—
Jean-Louis Rassineux,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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The central bank cut interest rates last month for a second consecutive time to 6% and shifted its stance to accommodative in a bid to bolster growth.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
30 May 2025
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Woods exploded out of his stance, delivering a blow to a tackling dummy before darting upfield.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
Verb
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As these products launch, they will be strategically placed directly next to Tylenol on the pain aisle rather than merchandised with other supplements.—
Emily Burns,
Footwear News,
2 June 2025
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The National Weather Service’s Storm Prediction Center has placed Kansas City under a slight risk of severe weather on Tuesday.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
2 June 2025
Noun
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Get a Sneak Peek Inside the Massive ‘Celebrate Happy’ Festivities Kicking Off May 16 Other stops on their outing included a ride on Dumbo the Flying Elephant and a trip to see Star Wars troopers.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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Tied Up In The Past My first landmark stop was Freedom Park (Broderick Park), once a vital Underground Railroad crossing point.—
Rafael Peña,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2025
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Here’s a look at the rankings for coolest Kansas City temperatures for that time period in late May: 58.7 degrees in 1924 58.9 degrees in 1992 59.1 degrees in 1947 59.5 degrees in 1968 and 1997 60.4 degrees in 1892 606.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
30 May 2025
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Illinois cities Peoria and Decatur top the ranking in affordability, according to SmartAsset.—
Anne Marie D. Lee,
CBS News,
30 May 2025
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Given Moscow’s reticence over peace talks, momentum seems to be growing for taking a more aggressive posture backing sanctions.—
Emily Brooks,
The Hill,
28 May 2025
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Analyze threats and vulnerabilities to strengthen organizational security posture.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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“Station.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/station. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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