Synonyms for

Outposts

Verb / ˈaʊˌtpəʊsts / Another word for outposts — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A military or scientific station in a remote location.

Synonyms & similar words

outpost outstation frontiersettlement fortress garrison observatory station base camp position stronghold redoubt watchtower barracks depot dockyard factory port shipyard plant yard settlement colony

Example sentences

  1. The explorers set up an outpost in the middle of the jungle to study the wildlife.
  2. The army built several outposts along the border to prevent unauthorized crossings.
  3. The scientists stationed at the outpost in Antarctica conduct research on climate change.
  4. The outpost on the top of the mountain provides a stunning view of the surrounding landscape.
  5. The astronauts in the outpost on the moon are conducting experiments to better understand the lunar surface.

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  • "I'm just a simple man trying to make my way in the universe." - The Mandalorian (TV Series)
  • "The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall." - Nelson Mandela
  • "Life is not a problem to be solved, but a reality to be experienced." - Søren Kierkegaard

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