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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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as in things
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 circumstances
The circumstances made the role ill-suited to Bennett, and everyone knew that Shawn was beset by phobias.
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Literary Hub, 12 Jan. 2026
Detectives from the Police Department’s Major Collision Investigation Unit responded to take over the investigation, but the circumstances of the crash remained under investigation.
—Sacbee.com, 11 Jan. 2026
But the circumstances led to a unique creative process that was richer because all three women were involved.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 11 Jan. 2026
Readers should not rely solely on the content of this article and are encouraged to seek professional advice tailored to their specific circumstances.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 11 Jan. 2026
Aside from absolutely, under no circumstances, never, ever, ever wearing white, the rules of what to wear as a wedding guest can be tricky.
—Amber Rambharose, InStyle, 11 Jan. 2026
What makes these changes especially revealing is not just their speed, but the circumstances that produced them.
—New Atlas, 11 Jan. 2026
Investigators did not comment on the circumstances of how the child ended up in the area where he was found.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 11 Jan. 2026
But the truth of the matter is that voters, and especially those who are new and infrequent participants in the political process, are as driven by events and circumstances as anything else.
—Jamelle Bouie, Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2025
Literary Hub, 12 Jan. 2026
Detectives from the Police Department’s Major Collision Investigation Unit responded to take over the investigation, but the circumstances of the crash remained under investigation.
—Sacbee.com, 11 Jan. 2026
But the circumstances led to a unique creative process that was richer because all three women were involved.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 11 Jan. 2026
Readers should not rely solely on the content of this article and are encouraged to seek professional advice tailored to their specific circumstances.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 11 Jan. 2026
Aside from absolutely, under no circumstances, never, ever, ever wearing white, the rules of what to wear as a wedding guest can be tricky.
—Amber Rambharose, InStyle, 11 Jan. 2026
What makes these changes especially revealing is not just their speed, but the circumstances that produced them.
—New Atlas, 11 Jan. 2026
Investigators did not comment on the circumstances of how the child ended up in the area where he was found.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 11 Jan. 2026
But the truth of the matter is that voters, and especially those who are new and infrequent participants in the political process, are as driven by events and circumstances as anything else.
—Jamelle Bouie, Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for circumstances
Noun
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In 2022, the 'woman life freedom' [movement] was mainly about the rights of women to determine their own destinies.—
Tucker Reals,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Strategists caution that off-year elections are signals, not destinies, with economic conditions, turnout dynamics, and campaign messaging still capable of reshaping the map before November 2026.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
1 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The real-life regulations on what color to paint your house, how short to cut your grass, and exactly where to put your garbage can on trash day make this suburb ripe for an outsider and her teenage daughter to come along and shake things up.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Jan. 2026
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The Wolverines had a tough time getting things going against the high-pressure Sierra Canyon defense.—
Jack Gillespie,
Daily News,
21 Jan. 2026
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The next night, though, reporting from his hometown brought Dokoupil luck.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
8 Jan. 2026
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With any luck, 2026 could be the year of the hobby.—
Anna Grace Lee,
Vogue,
8 Jan. 2026
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Instead of revealing the tally of the jury votes on the island, final players would have to wait to learn their fates months later, when the show aired.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Jan. 2026
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To the seats at the tables where so many decisions are made — decisions that dominate our days and dictate our health and determine our fates.—
Heidi Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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And in between, there are ample other events, tournaments and series that fashion should be watching.—
Madeleine Schulz,
Vogue,
13 Jan. 2026
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And events are designed around physiological reality.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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Next week will stay quiet, but cold, with highs mostly in the single digits and minor snow chances at times.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2026
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If the storm system continues to track farther north, the probability of higher snowfall amounts will increase, while a farther south system will decrease the chances.—
Caroline Neal,
Louisville Courier Journal,
22 Jan. 2026
Noun
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But advocates argued that merely checking a box to satisfy an audit does not necessarily mean improvements in animal welfare, as evidenced by several troubling incidents that occurred last year, which is why advocates want greater transparency into how the city is fulfilling its obligations.—
Devan Patel,
Mercury News,
14 Jan. 2026
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Between 2016-2020, 88% of deaths caused by these incidents involved stationary or portable space heaters.—
Shivani Vyas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Jan. 2026
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They’re designed with a polyester blend that’s abrasion-resistant to prevent accidents and keep you covered up through all your winter hikes.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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Officials have also tried to cover up the killings, Amnesty said, by forcing the families of some victims to give interviews to state media blaming accidents or other protesters.—
Babak Dehghanpisheh,
NBC news,
9 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Circumstances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/circumstances. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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