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as in positions
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 levels
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 situations
That’s because many federal immigration laws are built around the presumption of birthright citizenship and don’t address situations like that, though the laws could change.
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Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
Instead of posing questions about geography or world affairs, the test asked him to tackle hypothetical situations, from the frustrating to the dangerous.
—David D. Kirkpatrick, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
But do the Rams trust Nacua, who has been at the center of several off-the-field situations, enough to break the bank with a massive extension?
—Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
The cumulative impact of these forces is causing moral distress among physicians, who increasingly encounter situations where the optimal clinical decision is not the one that can be executed within the current constraints of authority.
—Sreedhar Potarazu, Baltimore Sun, 30 Mar. 2026
These situations can escalate quickly, and the consequences are serious.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
While en route over the following four days, the astronauts are tasked with testing how well the Orion capsule protects against space radiation and demonstrating procedures for emergencies and other situations in anticipation of future Artemis missions.
—Tom Costello, NBC news, 30 Mar. 2026
Mendoza, the reigning Heisman Trophy winner and national champion, will be stepping into one of the worst situations in the NFL.
—Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Frost believes an emphasis on building toughness through the offseason workouts and spring and fall camps will help in critical situations throughout the season.
—Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2026
Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
Instead of posing questions about geography or world affairs, the test asked him to tackle hypothetical situations, from the frustrating to the dangerous.
—David D. Kirkpatrick, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
But do the Rams trust Nacua, who has been at the center of several off-the-field situations, enough to break the bank with a massive extension?
—Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
The cumulative impact of these forces is causing moral distress among physicians, who increasingly encounter situations where the optimal clinical decision is not the one that can be executed within the current constraints of authority.
—Sreedhar Potarazu, Baltimore Sun, 30 Mar. 2026
These situations can escalate quickly, and the consequences are serious.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
While en route over the following four days, the astronauts are tasked with testing how well the Orion capsule protects against space radiation and demonstrating procedures for emergencies and other situations in anticipation of future Artemis missions.
—Tom Costello, NBC news, 30 Mar. 2026
Mendoza, the reigning Heisman Trophy winner and national champion, will be stepping into one of the worst situations in the NFL.
—Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Frost believes an emphasis on building toughness through the offseason workouts and spring and fall camps will help in critical situations throughout the season.
—Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for situations
Noun
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Officials said injury statuses ranged from stable to critical.—
Garrett Behanna,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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The profiles’ verified statuses had first been highlighted by the Tech Transparency Project (TTP).—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
24 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The City of Sacramento is currently facing a $66 million budget deficit, and there's concern that some violence prevention efforts and police positions could be cut beginning in July.—
James Taylor,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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This range of positions—curator, writer, producer, museum guide, educator—made my curatorial approach more adaptable.—
Raphael Fonseca,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Ames had her home tested after that, and those results confirmed the house had mold − with high enough levels in the air alone that experts told the Ames family to leave their home immediately.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Committee for Better Banks, which is helping organize union efforts alongside the CWA, hopes the movement will one day expand to Charlotte as the union pushes for higher pay, staffing levels and benefits.—
Chase Jordan
April 2,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2026
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Teal and Purple are sent to different beaches to start makin’ deals and takin’ names, while the winning girls-and-Jonathan make their way to eat good in the hood, the hood being Fiji.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
2 Apr. 2026
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Drugmakers that have fully executed drug pricing deals or are currently negotiating with the Health and Human Services department and are building manufacturing domestically would be exempt from the tariffs.—
Annika Kim Constantino,Angelica Peebles,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2026
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The rule has been expanded that teams must interview two minority candidates for openings at head coach, general managers and the offensive and defensive coordinator jobs.—
Mac Engel
March 30,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Mar. 2026
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Magdy al-Deeb, a business owner, urged the government to reverse the decision to preserve jobs, especially for cafes and small businesses.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Due to Holy Week, people in Venezuela are not working, and many places are closed, according to Perez.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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Let go of the people, places and things from the past that have held you back.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Two television cameras looking down from an altitude of about 450 miles made initial pictures of earthly cloud patterns on the satellite’s second orbitable trip.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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After walking into her personal office to find Gordon redecorating the room with pictures of herself, Gomez sits down to review her assistant's to-do list for the day.—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
2 Apr. 2026
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Ghalibaf came through the ranks of the guard himself and is believed to be among the inner circle of Mojtaba Khamenei, the ayatollah's son and successor.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
30 Mar. 2026
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Johnson’s legacy includes his son Bret and Rob Johnson, who were standout quarterbacks at El Toro and played in the college and professional ranks.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Situations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/situations. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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