Synonyms for

Stationed

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

Definition

To assign someone to a particular place or position.

Synonyms & similar words

post station place send positioned posted placed installed settled deployed located established assigned situated lodged arranged parked positioned based installed established assigned situated lodged

Synonyms by register

Formal

posted assigned deployed quartered

Informal

put placed set up

Literary

encamped positioned

Antonyms

moving departing withdrawn relocated absent roaming

Common collocations

  • stationed in
  • stationed at
  • stationed abroad
  • stationed overseas
  • stationed on
  • stationed permanently
  • stationed temporarily

Word family

noun station
verb station
adjective stationed

Usage note

Typically used in a military or official context to indicate a place where someone is assigned to work or be based. It implies a fixed location rather than temporary presence.

Example sentences

  1. The teacher stationed herself at the door to greet her students.
  2. The company stationed their employees in different regions to cover more ground.
  3. The police officer was stationed at the intersection to direct traffic.
  4. The astronaut was stationed on the International Space Station for six months.
  5. The bird watcher was stationed in a tree, waiting for the rare bird to appear.

Quotes

  • I was stationed in Germany for two years during my time in the army.
  • We were stationed in the middle of nowhere, but the view was amazing.
  • Being stationed overseas can be tough, but it's also an incredible experience.

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