in context

idiom

1

: in a sentence with other words

To really know a word, you must be able to use it in context.

2

: while thinking about the group of conditions that exist where and when something happens

We need to consider these events in context.

Examples of in context in a Sentence

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But all of them fail because an examination of those statements in context confirms that a reasonable viewer would have understood the Fox News shows at issue to accurately convey what the President was claiming (and still claims) concerning the results of the 2020 Election. —Ted Johnson, Deadline, 1 May 2025

Hanoi in context Travelers to Hanoi who want to learn more about the war era can also visit the Hoa Lo Prison, where American prisoners of war — including, famously, the late Senator John McCain — were held. —Lilit Marcus, CNN Money, 30 Apr. 2025

Put these trends in context Finally, Dr. Clionsky recommends interacting with the trend playfully by talking about the many beauty trends that have existed in your lifetime. —Jana Pollack, Parents, 24 Apr. 2025

For Ford, the worry is that these ads are multiplying in a social media atmosphere that’s already suffering from a lack of interest in context and critical thinking. —Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 13 Mar. 2025