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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
Put yourself in situations where people are willing to talk respectfully and address their differences.
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Harriette Cole,
Mercury News,
4 July 2026
The teenage phenom is able to complement his obvious technical skills with a flair and maturity in high-pressure situations that is well beyond his years.
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Ashley Mowreader,
NBC news,
3 July 2026
In those situations, the heat index can underestimate the actual conditions by as much as 20 degrees Fahrenheit, Romps said.
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Andrew Freedman,
CNN Money,
3 July 2026
In those situations, users may only need to reposition the motor.
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Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
3 July 2026
The story actually has a lot of real people, real places, and real situations.
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Will Oremus,
The Atlantic,
3 July 2026
That’s a better defense in some situations than others — including this one.
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Mirjam Swanson,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
Most likely to step up During his rookie campaign, Gordon was used mostly in short-yardage situations, which made his role easier to predict.
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Tyler M. Carmona,
Miami Herald,
2 July 2026
There's a variety of approaches to preventing mosquitoes that can fit a range of situations, budgets, landscapes, and preferences.
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The Spruce,
2 July 2026
Harriette Cole,
Mercury News,
4 July 2026
The teenage phenom is able to complement his obvious technical skills with a flair and maturity in high-pressure situations that is well beyond his years.
—
Ashley Mowreader,
NBC news,
3 July 2026
In those situations, the heat index can underestimate the actual conditions by as much as 20 degrees Fahrenheit, Romps said.
—
Andrew Freedman,
CNN Money,
3 July 2026
In those situations, users may only need to reposition the motor.
—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
3 July 2026
The story actually has a lot of real people, real places, and real situations.
—
Will Oremus,
The Atlantic,
3 July 2026
That’s a better defense in some situations than others — including this one.
—
Mirjam Swanson,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
Most likely to step up During his rookie campaign, Gordon was used mostly in short-yardage situations, which made his role easier to predict.
—
Tyler M. Carmona,
Miami Herald,
2 July 2026
There's a variety of approaches to preventing mosquitoes that can fit a range of situations, budgets, landscapes, and preferences.
—
The Spruce,
2 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for situations
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Mains allegedly forged signatures of both deceased account holders and bank employees, and changed account statuses from restricted to active, prosecutors said.
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In fact, there are five filing statuses under federal tax law.
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Terry Collins Republicans have little chance of winning top statewide positions in Colorado, making the June 30 primaries almost the de facto election in the heavily Democratic state.
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Despite taking cost-saving actions, including a selective hiring freeze for non-uniformed positions, overtime restrictions, spending reductions, and travel suspensions, General Fund expenses still outpace revenue.
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In another recent study on the impact of AI on jobs, the California AI-unemployment tracker examined the state across industries, education levels and region and highlighted some worrying trends.
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Historic heat Since Thursday, heat in the East has broken at least three dozen daily high temperature records, many warmest-low-temperature records as heat reached levels that some cities haven’t experienced in more than a decade.
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Don’t wait to shop, since these fast-selling deals won’t last long.
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Amazon has deals on the exact brands the multi-hyphenate wears and raves about, plus pieces pulled straight from her playbook (cough, her Instagram, cough).
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Proponents of the authorization note that the $155 million investment arrives four years after a severe drought in the Sacramento Valley in 2022 had cost local communities hundreds of millions of dollars and roughly 1,500 jobs.
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Employers added 57,000 jobs last month, about half of what economists had expected.
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For a safer outdoor work environment, follow the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)'s guidance by scheduling regular rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned places.
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This could include sniffing around more than usual or barking and growling at odd places like piles of leaves.
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Other pictures on unofficial Telegram channels showed residents crowding into underground stations.
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Ranging from the film pioneer Georges Méliès all the way through 2024’s Anora, Thomson’s survey covers silent pictures, the talkies, the studio era, the New Hollywood, and the age of streaming.
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Over the next couple of decades, Saez advanced through the ranks of the bank and played a key role in integrating systems when SunTrust merged with BB&T in 2019 to form Truist Bank.
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While the ranks of high school and college players are steadily increasing, and ESPN’s buy-in has delivered a boost, the sport hopes to one day have its Mighty Ducks moment.
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“Situations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/situations. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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