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as in position
an assignment at which one regularly works for pay
there were the usual "situation wanted" postings in the local newspaper
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as in level
the placement of someone or something in relation to others in a vertical arrangement
in earlier times people were unable to alter their situation in life, so if you were born a servant, you stayed a servant he was pleased with his situation among his peers
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Recent Examples of situation
The influence of Saturn in Aries adds a serious tone to the situation.
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Aug. 2025
On a personal level, 44 percent rated their financial situation positively, up from 39 percent in March and 38 percent in December.
—Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Aug. 2025
And this situation gives him the chance to make something special out of his life.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 1 Aug. 2025
March 2025 Five of Pentacles: A challenging situation this month may leave you feeling isolated or uncertain about your path forward.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Aug. 2025
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Aug. 2025
On a personal level, 44 percent rated their financial situation positively, up from 39 percent in March and 38 percent in December.
—Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Aug. 2025
And this situation gives him the chance to make something special out of his life.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 1 Aug. 2025
March 2025 Five of Pentacles: A challenging situation this month may leave you feeling isolated or uncertain about your path forward.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for situation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for situation
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After months of tense negotiations, U.S. President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen have reached a trade deal that will set a 15% U.S. tariff on most goods imported from the 27 EU member states.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
28 July 2025
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Ellison’s deal proposal called for a merger of Skydance and Paramount that would enable a massive $2 billion in cost savings.—
David Bloom,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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There is another handy element to all this: of all the names Barcelona have considered for the left-wing position, Rashford will be by far the easiest one to register.—
Pol Ballus,
New York Times,
25 July 2025
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The group fully acknowledges the privilege of being in the position to take an extended break.—
Terry Ward,
CNN Money,
25 July 2025
Noun
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Slow, diaphragmatic breathing can help bring down stress levels—even in the bathroom.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
30 July 2025
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All levels of hotels will see an increase in business, but upper tier properties will naturally be the most desirable.—
Shonda Novak,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
Noun
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At this time, there is no data on the containment status of the fire and the cause has yet to be determined.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
26 July 2025
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Illinois passed a law in 2021 prohibiting local or state officials from sharing a person’s custody status, release date, or contact information with federal immigration officials.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
26 July 2025
Noun
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Data showed across seven Valley cities that there were 158 full-time employees with a park ranger job title.—
Maritza Dominguez,
AZCentral.com,
24 July 2025
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Great companies create cultures where ideas matter more than job titles.—
JJ Rosen,
The Tennessean,
24 July 2025
Noun
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Barricades will be put in place on the closed streets and will be monitored.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
1 Aug. 2025
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The Journey From the moment the journey began, the experience was grounded in a meaningful sense of place.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
31 July 2025
Noun
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Little Dream's cake also featured some butterfly detailing, as seen on Khloé's story.—
Jen Juneau,
People.com,
29 July 2025
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His story hit just as Pastel QAnon — a softer, Instagram-friendly offshoot of the movement — was flourishing.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
15 July 2025
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They would be replaced by 11 sergeants, who are higher ranking but less experienced at teaching cadets.—
Austin Sanders,
Austin American Statesman,
29 July 2025
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Alongside Baja California, other low-profile gems mentioned in Travel + Leisure’s ranking include: Sardinia, Italy.—
Paula Soria,
AZCentral.com,
29 July 2025
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“Situation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/situation. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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