Q: Does the word "formation" mean the same thing in "A formation of planes." and "The formation of sentences."?

A: different meanings

Q: Does the word "place" mean the same thing in "Your place or mine?" and "If you were in my place what would you do?"?

A: different meanings

Q: Does the word "grace" mean the same thing in "It was debated whether saving grace could be obtained outside the membership of the church." and "I'm so grateful to God for the grace that He has given me."?

A: different meanings

Q: Does the word "stress" mean the same thing in ""He presided over the economy during the period of the greatest stress and danger" -- R.J.Samuelson." and "She endured the stresses and strains of life."?

A:
the same meaning