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as in destinies
a state or end that seemingly has been decided beforehand
the condemned murderer seemed indifferent to his circumstance
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2
as in things
something that happens
due to unexpected circumstances, the test will be postponed
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3
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 circumstances
The cameras were back 18 years later in very different circumstances, as the disgraced former President set off to begin a five-year sentence at La Santé prison in Paris.
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Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 24 Oct. 2025
In some circumstances, cultural restrictions or security challenges limit women’s ability to take part in public-facing health activities such as door-to-door vaccination efforts.
—Dr. Tunji Funsho, Time, 24 Oct. 2025
The series then retreats to 2019 to trace the circumstances that led to these killings, building toward the inevitability of Maggie and Paul’s death and filtering the whole family through a lens of catastrophe, where every member is either ill-fated or devious.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2025
That’s regardless of the circumstances the club finds itself in.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
Kaplan's circumstances seem unlikely to change.
—Tamia Fowlkes, jsonline.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Immigration agents do have authority to detain Americans in limited circumstances.
—Nicole Foy, ProPublica, 18 Oct. 2025
No details about the specific circumstances of the crash have been released.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
Under normal circumstances, a scientific study of starvation could never be conducted today.
—Clayton Dalton, New Yorker, 18 Oct. 2025
Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 24 Oct. 2025
In some circumstances, cultural restrictions or security challenges limit women’s ability to take part in public-facing health activities such as door-to-door vaccination efforts.
—Dr. Tunji Funsho, Time, 24 Oct. 2025
The series then retreats to 2019 to trace the circumstances that led to these killings, building toward the inevitability of Maggie and Paul’s death and filtering the whole family through a lens of catastrophe, where every member is either ill-fated or devious.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2025
That’s regardless of the circumstances the club finds itself in.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
Kaplan's circumstances seem unlikely to change.
—Tamia Fowlkes, jsonline.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Immigration agents do have authority to detain Americans in limited circumstances.
—Nicole Foy, ProPublica, 18 Oct. 2025
No details about the specific circumstances of the crash have been released.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
Under normal circumstances, a scientific study of starvation could never be conducted today.
—Clayton Dalton, New Yorker, 18 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for circumstances
Noun
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Now, everybody has their own destinies and their own plans in life.—
Reice Shipley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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Van Kaizen’s model is demanding and best suited for those with an entrepreneurial streak who want to control their own destinies.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Aneurysms form when a weak spot develops in a blood vessel wall, often due to things like high blood pressure, smoking, or genetics.—
Sohaib Imtiaz,
Health,
25 Oct. 2025
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Meghan’s travel formula is warm, comfortable, and practical for holiday getaways, which is why now is a good time to copy her pieces before things really get busy.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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All of Tuesday’s big money luck among the Mega Millions, Fantasy 5, Jackpot Triple Play and Cash4Life drawings started and ended on one jackpot.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
22 Oct. 2025
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The good luck charm apparently had some impact, as Whitney and her partner ended the episode with their first 10s of the season, as well.—
Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Several other longtime Charlotte restaurants have closed in recent years, falling victim to retirements, redevelopments and other fates.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Oct. 2025
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Eileen’s determination to face down the boys and be accepted for her full self or Hedda sneaking around and steering everyone’s fates behind the scenes?—
Amy Nicholson,
Twin Cities,
23 Oct. 2025
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Hamdi spoke at a gala for the Council on American Islamic Relations in Sacramento, California, on Saturday and was scheduled to speak on Sunday at one of the group’s events in Florida, the organization said in a statement.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
27 Oct. 2025
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That simple, unassuming invitation was the first in a chain of events that led to the killing of 23-year-old Guillermo Kelly-Torres at a home on the 9200 block of E Street in Oakland, according to witness testimony.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
26 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Alexander Isak couldn’t take the couple of chances that came his way and then didn’t emerge for the second half due to discomfort in his groin as strike partner Ekitike outshone him once again.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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On Wednesday, their chances of breaking this losing streak took a significant blow after news emerged about the status of star quarterback Jayden Daniels for Monday's game.—
Reice Shipley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In at least two of the incidents, Spors exhibited troubling behaviors indicative of an ongoing mental health crisis and was once taken to a hospital but discharged, records show.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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All crew were recovered and the Pacific Fleet said the incidents were being investigated.—
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This would cause large crowds, traffic, accidents, shoplifting and other issues, leading officers to work extra hours.—
Kaycee Sloan,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
23 Oct. 2025
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Road accidents are the leading cause of death among young men.—
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Circumstances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/circumstances. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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