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as in destiny
a state or end that seemingly has been decided beforehand
the condemned murderer seemed indifferent to his circumstance
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as in event
something that happens
due to unexpected circumstances, the test will be postponed
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as in luck
the uncertain course of events
I was a victim of circumstance, for nothing that I could have done would have made a difference
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Recent Examples of circumstance
This places the Dodgers as the top option for Tucker, barring any unforeseen circumstances.
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Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
Details about the circumstances were not released at the time, though the Los Angeles Fire Department confirmed to People and CNN that emergency responders were sent to Keaton's home and transported a woman to the hospital.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 16 Oct. 2025
With these words, the jailer confirmed the notion that the right circumstances had occurred for a death sentence to be given.
—Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2025
The Sacramento Bee is not naming the student as the death did not occur in a public place and the circumstances preceding it are unclear.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 16 Oct. 2025
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Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
Details about the circumstances were not released at the time, though the Los Angeles Fire Department confirmed to People and CNN that emergency responders were sent to Keaton's home and transported a woman to the hospital.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 16 Oct. 2025
With these words, the jailer confirmed the notion that the right circumstances had occurred for a death sentence to be given.
—Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2025
The Sacramento Bee is not naming the student as the death did not occur in a public place and the circumstances preceding it are unclear.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 16 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for circumstance
Noun
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The Titanic steaming toward destiny as Rose and Jack fall in love.—
Jon Landau,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Oct. 2025
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To borrow a cliche, the M’s feel like the team of destiny.—
The Athletic MLB Staff,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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This is the fourth year of the event, and the additions of Steen, Jackman and Arbour will bring the number of players in the Hall of Fame to 20.—
Jeremy Rutherford,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Featuring high-profile guests like Coco Jones, the annual DKMS gala is a fundraising event hosted by the international nonprofit organization with a mission to fight blood cancer.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
15 Oct. 2025
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But procrastinators or the more spontaneous among us might not be out of luck if you.—
Karla Walsh,
Southern Living,
15 Oct. 2025
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SpaceX’s luck appears to be turning, as the company notched a second straight successful test flight of the Starship launch system — the most powerful rocket ever constructed — on Monday evening.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
14 Oct. 2025
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With Shildt gone, the fate of hitting coach Victor Rodriguez, 64, remains to be seen.—
Dennis Lin,
New York Times,
15 Oct. 2025
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However, there is growing Israeli anger over the fate of the hostages who did not survive captivity and delays in the return of their remains.—
Barney Henderson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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And while handing Ole Miss its first loss of the year was reason to celebrate, things got pretty somber rather quickly for the Bulldogs after learning the injury status of one of their top playmakers.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Oct. 2025
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In addition, a stranger will come to town that will shake things up for Sharon and recontextualize both her past and her present.—
Alamin Yohannes,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 Oct. 2025
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As for the rest of the division, the Commanders are right in the hunt with a 36 percent chance of making the playoffs.—
Austin Mock,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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According to Senate President Ty Masterson, the redistricting blitz would in no way jeopardize the state’s chances of landing a stadium megaproject before the end of the year.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
15 Oct. 2025
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Members of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Office Bomb Squad were then called to the scene and were able to successfully locate and detonate the incendiary devices without any further incident.—
Chris Spargo,
PEOPLE,
15 Oct. 2025
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Violent clashes have erupted between Hamas and rival groups in several areas across Gaza, including an incident that culminated in an apparent public execution, as worries grow about the security situation following Israel’s withdrawal from parts of the territory.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
14 Oct. 2025
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Conley likens the hours following a playoff exit to the immediate aftermath of a minor car accident.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
13 Oct. 2025
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Stay safe on wintry roads with these valuable winter driving tips from the NWS, and reduce the risk of accidents during challenging weather conditions.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
13 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Circumstance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/circumstance. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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