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

Still, the circumstances read as cooperative rather than contentious. — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026

Despite Monroe’s death being ruled an overdose, mysterious circumstances surrounding her death have fostered conspiracy theories that foul play was involved. — Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 4 Aug. 2026

Sarah and Billo were plain-sailing people who didn’t pursue beauty or seek out texture, whereas Fanny was an exquisite snob without the circumstances to support such haughtiness. — Claire Carusillo, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026

Joining Chelsea on a two-year deal became, in the circumstances, an attractive proposition. — Andy Naylor, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026

Both — the skeptic questioning whether MAID was chosen freely, and the clinician determining whether it was chosen legitimately — focus on the circumstances around the patient’s final decision. — Sai Rajagopal, STAT, 4 Aug. 2026

In a meeting with media executives last month, Pezeshkian said preserving national unity and cohesion is Iran’s top priority under current circumstances. — Jomana Karadsheh, CNN Money, 21 July 2026

Because of unspecific language specifically in Missouri statutes or subjectivity of officers issuing violations, different circumstances with pets may result in different outcomes. — Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 21 July 2026