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

The Board will take the time necessary to thoughtfully evaluate the circumstances before taking any appropriate next steps regarding district leadership as the facts become clearer. — Jack Lowenstein, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026

After reading the script, those partners connected with the characters’ circumstances and joined the project. — Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 3 Nov. 2026

Missouri Amendment 8 Amendment 8 asks whether most counties should require that their sheriffs be elected and limit the circumstances under which they can be removed from office. — The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2026

Their economic circumstances are changing, their contributions are substantial and their priorities cannot be reduced to a single political identity. — Oswaldo Alvarez, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026

Individuals should consult their qualified tax professional and attorney regarding their specific circumstances before making tax or legal decisions. — Jp Shaffer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Nov. 2026

People who already have osteoporosis, have broken a bone after a minor fall or have a disease or take medicines that cause bone loss need evaluation tailored to their circumstances. — Priya Bhardwaj, Washington Post, 31 Oct. 2026

The chance of a mistake under those circumstances is significant, according to Krishna Guha, head of economics and central bank strategy at Evercore ISI. — Jeff Cox, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2026

The circumstances for Game 6 of the WNBA Finals between the Dream and the Valkyries aren’t what anyone wants. — Ken Sugiura, AJC.com, 27 Oct. 2026