1
as in situation
position with regard to conditions and circumstances let me know if your status changes and you're available to work

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2
as in level
the placement of someone or something in relation to others in a vertical arrangement resented her lowly status in the organization

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Recent Examples of status Legal questions over status to be tested anew But many in American Samoa eventually soured on the idea, fearing that extending birthright citizenship would jeopardize its customs — including the territory’s communal land laws. Mark Thiessen, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2025 This includes tech startups like Queen One, which just signed a 10-year lease for its new headquarters in Williamsburg, joining a thriving innovation ecosystem in Brooklyn and contributing to New York City’s status as the applied AI capital of the world. Adolfo Carrión Jr, New York Daily News, 8 June 2025 The administration’s decision to defend even the most controversial speech—widely viewed by many as antisemitic—has triggered investigations and jeopardized billions in tax-exempt status and government research funding. Joel Shulman, Forbes.com, 7 June 2025 The family fled Colombia in 2002, leaving behind comfort and status. Clara-Sophia Daly, Miami Herald, 7 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for status
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Noun
  • When Crosby was finally ready to go, Tsamis signed him and immediately put him into a pressure situation.
    Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2025
  • There’s pressure in these situations, of course, and those pressures get magnified as the postseason extends further and further.
    Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 2 June 2025
Noun
  • The 26-year-old has done his part to be the difference maker in the league, but former All-Star guard Jeff Teague is taking it to the next level regarding Gilgeous-Alexander.
    Ricardo Klein, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025
  • In 2022 there was another surge in homers (1.03 per game) to near 1998 levels.
    Ralph D. Russo, New York Times, 30 May 2025
Noun
  • The rally in healthcare has been driven by cross-border deals, positive drug approvals, and broad policy support.
    Brendan Ahern, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
  • At the beginning of the year, WWD reported that Medik8 was exploring deal options.
    Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 9 June 2025
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  • However, the Hurricanes’ offensive struggles persisted, finishing 0-for-11 with runners in scoring position and 2-for-16 with runners on base.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 7 June 2025
  • The majority of United subscribers believe the minimum for a successful 2025-26 would be Ruben Amorim’s team qualifying for the Europa League — a position best secured with a sixth-place league finish, but which can be achieved through winning a domestic trophy.
    Carl Anka, New York Times, 7 June 2025
Noun
  • These highlights were written by the reporters and editors who worked on this story.
    Hannah Allam, ProPublica, 31 May 2025
  • Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
    Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 30 May 2025
Noun
  • Illinois cities Peoria and Decatur top the ranking in affordability, according to SmartAsset.
    Anne Marie D. Lee, CBS News, 30 May 2025
  • Not surprisingly, Florida beaches frequently make it into rankings of the best beaches in the country and even the world.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 30 May 2025
Noun
  • While Chairman Gu, Chairman Lee, Cha Yeong-do, Gu Jun-mo, and Lee Geum-son fight for control of the criminal organizations, Gi-jun cuts a relentless, ruthless path through their ranks.
    Kayti Burt, Time, 6 June 2025
  • What was once considered a fringe sector defined by volatility and skepticism is now producing companies that are not only IPO-ready, but in some cases are joining the ranks of the S&P 500.
    Tomer Niv, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
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  • While as many as 80 Houthi military officers may have been killed, according to analysts, the senior echelon of its military and political leadership appears intact.
    Kareem El Damanhoury, CNN Money, 18 Apr. 2025
  • This contingency is often represented at the upper echelons of the Vatican by cardinals from continental Europe, most notably the Germans.
    Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 16 May 2025

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“Status.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/status. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.

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