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as in warehouses
a building for storing goods
a distribution depot for auto parts
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as in armories
a place where military arms are stored
the guns and ammunition were stored in a depot in Concord
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Israel’s destruction of the country’s military infrastructure, including the naval fleet and traditional weapons depots, also severely weakens the new state and reduces its ability to secure the country from internal and external threats.
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Gregory D. Koblentz, Foreign Affairs, 19 Dec. 2024
These long-range precision weapons are being used to target Russian military infrastructure, including ammunition depots, command centers, and key supply lines.
—Interesting Engineering, 18 Dec. 2024
Ukraine also struck several oil depots and caused fires to break out in one night in October in the Belgorod, Voronezh region and Rostov regions, as well as in the waters of the Sea of Azov.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
The Israeli military claimed over 350 strikes in 48 hours, targeting air defense systems, missile depots, and weapons production sites to prevent them from falling into extremist hands.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, Israel has carried out over 300 airstrikes on research centers, arms depots and military infrastructure across Syria, including a naval base on the Mediterranean coast, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.
—Freddie Clayton, NBC News, 10 Dec. 2024
These strikes targeted weapons depots, Iranian bases, and key logistical routes, severely degrading Tehran's ability to support its proxies.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
Syrian state media said government resupply included heavy equipment and rocket launchers while Syrian and Russian airstrikes targeted weapon depots and insurgent strongholds.
—Kareem Chehayeb, Los Angeles Times, 1 Dec. 2024
Stationary chargers would also be added at passenger drop-off and pickup locations and transit depots where UCLA buses typically stop.
—Colleen Shalby, Los Angeles Times, 29 Nov. 2024
Gregory D. Koblentz, Foreign Affairs, 19 Dec. 2024
These long-range precision weapons are being used to target Russian military infrastructure, including ammunition depots, command centers, and key supply lines.
—Interesting Engineering, 18 Dec. 2024
Ukraine also struck several oil depots and caused fires to break out in one night in October in the Belgorod, Voronezh region and Rostov regions, as well as in the waters of the Sea of Azov.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
The Israeli military claimed over 350 strikes in 48 hours, targeting air defense systems, missile depots, and weapons production sites to prevent them from falling into extremist hands.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, Israel has carried out over 300 airstrikes on research centers, arms depots and military infrastructure across Syria, including a naval base on the Mediterranean coast, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.
—Freddie Clayton, NBC News, 10 Dec. 2024
These strikes targeted weapons depots, Iranian bases, and key logistical routes, severely degrading Tehran's ability to support its proxies.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
Syrian state media said government resupply included heavy equipment and rocket launchers while Syrian and Russian airstrikes targeted weapon depots and insurgent strongholds.
—Kareem Chehayeb, Los Angeles Times, 1 Dec. 2024
Stationary chargers would also be added at passenger drop-off and pickup locations and transit depots where UCLA buses typically stop.
—Colleen Shalby, Los Angeles Times, 29 Nov. 2024
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“Depots.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depots. Accessed 3 Jan. 2025.
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