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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 more concrete circumstances were no less auspicious.
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Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Under marginally different circumstances, in a world where Spurs won, the job might be done.
—Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2026
The circumstances surrounding the altercation remain unclear.
—Mirna Alsharif, NBC news, 19 Apr. 2026
Area One detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash.
—Christiana Freitag, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2026
Stress is a state of worry or mental tension caused by challenging circumstances according to the World Health Organization.
—Helen Dennis, Daily News, 19 Apr. 2026
Tavish, who just moved to New Zealand from Los Angeles with his bride, is a gigolo whose three previous aging lovers died under mysterious circumstances.
—Sandra Dallas, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026
The company said the circumstances were similar to the Ohio case, where a load was subcontracted to another operator without the company's knowledge.
—Michael Kaplan, CBS News, 19 Apr. 2026
Conversely, the Oilers had a businesslike finish to their campaign despite adverse circumstances, specifically the absences of Draisaitl and Hyman.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026
Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Under marginally different circumstances, in a world where Spurs won, the job might be done.
—Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2026
The circumstances surrounding the altercation remain unclear.
—Mirna Alsharif, NBC news, 19 Apr. 2026
Area One detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash.
—Christiana Freitag, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2026
Stress is a state of worry or mental tension caused by challenging circumstances according to the World Health Organization.
—Helen Dennis, Daily News, 19 Apr. 2026
Tavish, who just moved to New Zealand from Los Angeles with his bride, is a gigolo whose three previous aging lovers died under mysterious circumstances.
—Sandra Dallas, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026
The company said the circumstances were similar to the Ohio case, where a load was subcontracted to another operator without the company's knowledge.
—Michael Kaplan, CBS News, 19 Apr. 2026
Conversely, the Oilers had a businesslike finish to their campaign despite adverse circumstances, specifically the absences of Draisaitl and Hyman.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for circumstances
Noun
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Twelve destinies searching for peace and belonging, while the house remains a haven through decades of turmoil.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
9 Apr. 2026
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But Calle, like any writer, sketches her characters and frames their destinies.—
Elisa Wouk Almino
Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Confirm timing, assign ownership, and keep things clear.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
22 Apr. 2026
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But things got wild when the robot started break dancing and bashing itself into a million robotic pieces.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The actress reached for the JW Pei Lucia Top-Handle bag, according to the brand, which, as luck would have it, is currently available on Amazon for less than $100.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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Trump believes that working on a transition before an election is bad luck.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Left Arrow Right Arrow As the 2026 NFL Draft soldiered on through Saturday afternoon, many young men anxiously awaited the news of their fates for the next several years of football.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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Over the course of the series’ six episodes, their relationship waxes and wanes, but continues to cast a shadow over their fates until the finale’s electrifying denouement.—
K.J. Yossman,
Variety,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The residences were born out of necessity but have become cherished events for the thousands in the band’s cult.—
Jed Gottlieb,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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But Barnes noted that timing such events is difficult.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2026
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The Kings were desperate in this contest and had the more dangerous offensive chances early on.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
24 Apr. 2026
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Where the conflict goes in coming weeks and months will do more to improve or hamper the GOP’s chances of holding the Senate than the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee can ever do.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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These separate incidents have always stayed with me.—
Cressida Leyshon,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
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For years, neighborhoods including LoDo and Ballpark have seen occasional violent incidents in the hours after nightclubs and bars close.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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One of only two Level 7 accidents, when a steam explosion destroyed reactor number four at the Ukrainian plant.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
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Parents should keep an eye on their kids to avoid accidents.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
23 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Circumstances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/circumstances. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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