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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
Gabriela Vatu, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
The station also reported that eight to 10 dogs were found in the home in poor health, several of them caged.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 6 Nov. 2024
Jim Clash, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
She’s stationed in a town a few hours away and came in for the weekend.
—R29 Team, refinery29.com, 30 Oct. 2024
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Noun
Now available for 40% off ahead of Black Friday, this robovac can clean and mop your floors, while the station will suck out all the collected dirt, wash the mops, dry them out, and refill the water tank, delivering a hands-free experience.
—Gabriela Vatu, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
The station also reported that eight to 10 dogs were found in the home in poor health, several of them caged.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 6 Nov. 2024
Verb
That said, Thule has many modern amenities for those stationed there - a full-sized basketball court, a bowling alley, a gourmet kitchen.
—Jim Clash, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
She’s stationed in a town a few hours away and came in for the weekend.
—R29 Team, refinery29.com, 30 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for station
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Again, this solidifies the Mac’s position as a leader in content-creation workstations, if not quite so for 3D modeling.PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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Stand up for yourself and your rights, and make your position clear.Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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The satellites also captured images of more than 150 oil and fuel depots, nearly the same number of missile storage sites and ammunition dumps, and 17 naval bases, the GUR added.David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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The Czech Republic has accused Russia of several cyberattacks and the 2014 explosion of two munitions depots in Vrbetice, which killed two and caused $42.5 million in damage.Elizabeth Shackelford, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2024
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For comparison, the Peloton Tread goes up 12.5mph and can incline to a 12.5% grade, while Echelon Strides similarly go up to 12.5mph and offer 12 levels of incline.PCMAG, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
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Some offer funding to ensure a baseline level of service.Audrey Dutton, ProPublica, 11 Nov. 2024
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For one, the boot’s stance angles have been refined over several years to hit that Goldilocks sweet spot: not too flexed, not too upright, and dead-flat edge-to-edge underfoot.Outside Editors, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
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Trump has always taken a tough stance on immigration — something that resonated with his supporters.Kristen Taketa, The Mercury News, 11 Nov. 2024
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Depreciation, depletion, and amortization expenses increased to $18.2 million from $8.9 million, reflecting expenses related to new wells placed on production.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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By the time Michele is ready to start testing rungs, Olivia has already successfully placed about four or five.Emma Sharpe, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
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And the first stop for unhappy voters could be, as before, the counts themselves.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Such temporary trading stops kick in automatically when stock prices move suddenly beyond certain limits.Nathan Bomey, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
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Las Lomas and Gunn enter the rankings, San Ramon Valley, Archbishop Riordan rise after winning regular-season finales.Joseph Dycus, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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Tulane 8-2 98 – Dropped out of rankings: Iowa State (17), Pittsburgh (23), Vanderbilt (24).Eric Olson, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
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Seasoned diplomats worry that retreating from that posture would enable autocrats around the world, including Vladimir Putin and his aims of Russian expansionism.Eric Cortellessa, TIME, 5 Nov. 2024
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Regulation and Musk There’s more transparency, though, around how Musk stands to benefit from Trump’s regulatory posture.David Ingram, NBC News, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Station.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/station. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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