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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
Ishani Desai, Sacramento Bee, 13 Feb. 2025
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Authorities launched a major operation near the city’s central train station, a spokesperson said.
—Sebastian Shukla, CNN, 13 Feb. 2025
Scott Thompson, Fox News, 7 Feb. 2025
State troopers will be stationed on major roadways and feeder streets throughout the weekend, according to a State Patrol news release.
—Sofia Joucovsky, The Denver Post, 7 Feb. 2025
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Noun
The station paid a total of $758,741.06 until Sacramento State, which co-signed on the lease in June 2023, took over the payments.
—Ishani Desai, Sacramento Bee, 13 Feb. 2025
Related article Merkel criticizes leader of her own party for cooperating with German far right
Authorities launched a major operation near the city’s central train station, a spokesperson said.
—Sebastian Shukla, CNN, 13 Feb. 2025
Verb
There will also be federal air marshals, who are armed, stationed around the city’s public transportation hubs scanning for suspicious people and activity, while also guarding against drones.
—Scott Thompson, Fox News, 7 Feb. 2025
State troopers will be stationed on major roadways and feeder streets throughout the weekend, according to a State Patrol news release.
—Sofia Joucovsky, The Denver Post, 7 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for station
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While holding positions at New York Magazine’s The Cut and Office Magazine, Randall spent most of their time researching and writing about the intersection of culture and fashion from an unorthodox perspective.—
Tiana Randall,
Architectural Digest,
7 Feb. 2025
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Weintraub's term ended in 2007, but FEC commissioners continue to serve in their positions until they are replaced.—
Joey Garrison,
USA TODAY,
7 Feb. 2025
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Last year, Kyiv performed more than 80 drone attacks on Russian oil refineries and depots and have continued to attempt to injure Russia's economy, both in terms of war funding and trade, this year.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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The plans, drawn up by Miller Architects and Builders of St. Cloud, show what the city administrator said was an attempt to meld history and aesthetics with functionality in a building that will resemble the old Litchfield train depot.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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At Monday’s press conference, Tong also expressed a level of concern around the close ties between social media companies and the Trump administration.—
James Watson,
Hartford Courant,
11 Feb. 2025
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According to Jarrett, another way magnesium may boost your bedtime routine is by maintaining healthy levels of the neurotransmitter GABA, which encourages relaxation and a deep sleep.—
Fiona Embleton,
Glamour,
11 Feb. 2025
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Powell said the current policy stance, with the benchmark fed funds rate in a range between 4.25%-4.5%, is providing flexibility.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2025
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On interest rates, Powell’s stance that the Fed ought to hold rates steady jibes with those of other Fed officials and also with Wall Street, which is betting that interest rates will be held steady at the Fed’s March meeting, according to futures.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN,
11 Feb. 2025
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Bring your right arm back down and place it on the inside of your front foot.—
Andy Fata-Chan, Contributor,
CNBC,
14 Feb. 2025
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The institutional upheaval follows Trump’s aggressive push to overhaul the center’s board of trustees, placing the D.C. venue squarely in the crosshairs of America’s culture wars.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2025
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The couple’s next stop is Peque Story, a cute little store whose façade is decorated with wishes written by thousands of visitors.—
Kristen Baldwin,
EW.com,
18 Feb. 2025
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The aircraft came to a stop upside-down on the snow covered Toronto runway.—
Emily Shapiro,
ABC News,
18 Feb. 2025
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The big picture: The U.S. received its lowest ever Corruption Perceptions Index score since Transparency International's current scale was established in 2012, according to the group's annual global ranking of public sector corruption across 180 countries released Tuesday.—
Avery Lotz,
Axios,
11 Feb. 2025
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The Pioneers, in the Class 6A Division II bracket, started their playoff run with a dominant 57-26 victory over Southlake Carroll (22-10), a top team from District 4-6A. Senior Camille Williams, ESPN’s No. 36 prospect on the 2025 national rankings, led the way with 17 points.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Feb. 2025
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Slouching, rounding your shoulders, or a forward head posture—when your head juts forward and is out of alignment with your spine—can stress back muscles, including your lat muscles.7 This misalignment causes the muscle to become fatigued, inflamed, and tight over time.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
8 Feb. 2025
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Only, while the boys stood in a standard, relaxed posture, Charlotte perfectly performed the footwork for ballet position three.—
Anders Fogh Rasmussen,
Newsweek,
5 Feb. 2025
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“Station.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/station. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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