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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
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The prosecutor said that Abril, during the 911 call, instructed Patricia MacEgan to order law enforcement officials to back up from their positions and to move aerial drones that were monitoring Abril’s location.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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He's started to stabilize the leadership team, converting some center directors in acting positions to permanent roles, and has greenlit contracts and conference plans that had been on hold for months.—
Pien Huang,
NPR,
25 Mar. 2026
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While the total number of people coming to the region is greater than most other places, the rate of growth for the Charlotte region also ranks in the upper levels.—
John Marks,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Mar. 2026
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Thousands are now not showing up for work, hundreds have quit altogether, and the average wait time at airports has reached record levels.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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The new Richmond and Mountain View deals suggest the artificial intelligence firm hungers for an array of sites to operate beyond San Francisco.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Besuievsky added that because of the changing rules of streamers, more deals are needed – also to gap finance new productions.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
26 Mar. 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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Many private equity and hedge funds are domiciled in places like Bermuda or the Cayman Islands, jurisdictions known for levying little or no taxes at the fund level.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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There are nearby fishing villages that are definitely worth visiting, but no other places to stay within a 30-minute drive.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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For many adults, the beauty book triggered memories of a pre-social-media childhood spent cutting pictures out of magazines and pasting them into notebooks.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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These are big walleyes, the kind sportsmen pose with for pictures in the local newspapers.—
Dave Duffey,
Outdoor Life,
26 Mar. 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 1 Apr. 2026.
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