Synonyms of circumstances

circumstances

noun

plural of circumstance

1

as in destinies

a state or end that seemingly has been decided beforehand

the condemned murderer seemed indifferent to his circumstance

Synonyms & Similar Words

• destinies
• fates
• fortunes
• chances
• portions
• dooms
• accidents
• luck
• kismets
• hazards
• consequences
• outcomes
• happenstances
• issues
• lots
• effects
• results
• developments
• casualties
• haps
• aftermaths
• happenchances
• aftereffects
• predestinations
• fruits
• conclusions
• sequences
• resultants
• upshots
• outgrowths
• sequels

2

as in things

something that happens

due to unexpected circumstances, the test will be postponed

Synonyms & Similar Words

• things
• events
• incidents
• episodes
• occurrences
• happenings
• occasions
• experiences
• times
• affairs
• coincidences
• accidents
• haps
• phenomena
• adventures
• pages
• milestones
• news
• crises
• emergencies
• flukes
• turning points
• landmarks
• happenstances
• deeds
• achievements
• co-occurrences
• junctures
• feats
• tidings
• happenchances
• exploits
• mileposts
• freaks

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• luck
• chances
• accidents
• hazards
• casualties
• uncertainties
• haps
• fortunes
• fates
• risks
• destinies
• happenstances
• fortuities
• dangers
• perils
• flukes
• haphazardries
• happenchances
• dooms
• lots

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• purposes
• intentions
• plans
• intents
• schemes
• designs
• outlines

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of circumstances

But many programs are not designed for these shifting circumstances. — Jennifer D. Kobrin, The Conversation, 25 Aug. 2026

The health department or another public health authority may provide specific quarantine instructions based on an individual’s circumstances. — Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026

But as students settle into classes, unexpected housing costs, higher-than-anticipated expenses or changes in financial circumstances can create a need for additional funding. — Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026

While the incident was still developing back in May, OC District Attorney Todd Spitzer announced a criminal investigation into the circumstances leading up to the leak. — Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026

Under most circumstances, life insurance payouts are not treated as taxable income. — Vito Emanuel, NPR, 25 Aug. 2026

Experts generally recommend getting vitamins from food rather than supplements, though supplements may be beneficial in certain circumstances. — Jamie Ducharme, HEALTH, 25 Aug. 2026

The Premier League can request additional information and evidence to assess a club’s progress, while dispensations from individual requirements can be granted in exceptional circumstances. — Amelie Claydon, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026

Because most of these organizations are funded by government reimbursement and/or philanthropy, experience has taught them that when circumstances get dire, a government bailout will arrive or some entity will take a leap of faith to rescue them. — Ryan Dewey Smith, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026