as in environment
the circumstances, conditions, or objects by which one is surrounded
in the context of the Great Depression, communism had a certain allure for some disillusioned Americans
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Recent Examples of context
Despite such reports, historians generally view this as exaggerated or taken out of context from a close but platonic friendship.
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Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 2026
Vertical is among the first Western developers to demonstrate piloted transition, but the April flight also matters because of the regulatory context.
—Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 25 Apr. 2026
In today’s context, a 1996 film that brings down a dangerous ring of child predators feels ahead of its time, but during its release, there was more emphasis on poking holes in Carcaterra’s claim that Sleepers is based on his own true life story.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 25 Apr. 2026
For context, a vacuum cleaner creates about 70 decibels of noise.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Apr. 2026
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Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 2026
Vertical is among the first Western developers to demonstrate piloted transition, but the April flight also matters because of the regulatory context.
—Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 25 Apr. 2026
In today’s context, a 1996 film that brings down a dangerous ring of child predators feels ahead of its time, but during its release, there was more emphasis on poking holes in Carcaterra’s claim that Sleepers is based on his own true life story.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 25 Apr. 2026
For context, a vacuum cleaner creates about 70 decibels of noise.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for context
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The rest of the episode is consumed with Carl’s soft opening for Soft Bar, the alcohol-free social environment that exists solely to spite Lindsay Hubbard.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
29 Apr. 2026
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The way coffee interacts with adenosine and cortisol is really complex, and can differ from person to person, depending on their biology, circumstances, and environment.—
Teresa Maalouf,
Verywell Health,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The atmosphere is one of discontent and distraction.—
Benjamin Wallace-Wells,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
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This outdoor venue, with a floor pit and seating for over 16,000 guests, offers an electric atmosphere.—
Annika Trost,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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From there, the living room centers on a stone fireplace with a curving brick surround, while the formal dining room opens to an arched colonnade and a central brick courtyard.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
21 Apr. 2026
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Flat screen TVs, surround-sound speakers, and comfy outdoor lounges also help troops escape work for a while, Grosso said.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
17 Apr. 2026
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Local water is also more reliable, even though predicting rain in the Mediterranean climate of Southern California is about as easy as choosing a winning Super Lotto number.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Those who live in climates with cold and rainy winters know that being stuck indoors can have a negative effect on moods.—
Catherine Garcia,
TheWeek,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Context.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/context. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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