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 The weight and importance of these three skill sets are dictated by the context the leader operates within. Tony Gambill, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025 In this context, the work within the Jewish community is equally vital. Rabbi Kenneth Brander, Chicago Tribune, 24 Jan. 2025 In the context of drug cartels, prosecutors could potentially use this charge against a whole range of actors, including cartel members, the street gangs in the U.S. that sell the narcotics, as well as anyone who provides financial or logistical support. Ryan Lucas, NPR, 24 Jan. 2025 This change coincides with the wider cultural context of a new Trump administration that has actively heightened discussions about online freedom of expression. Dan Fitzpatrick, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for context 
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Noun
  • Natural disasters force us to think about the diffuse damage caused by systemic neglect and unlivable environments over a period of time.
    Catherine Coleman Flowers, TIME, 28 Jan. 2025
  • Bubb said that pilots operating in these conditions must undergo additional instruction to demonstrate their ability to manage the challenging environment.
    Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025
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  • The film captures the atmosphere of Iran in the 1980s and ’90s remarkably well for having been shot in Italy and directed by an Israeli who has never set foot in the country.
    Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 26 Jan. 2025
  • Its woodsy accents and cozy atmosphere are sure to draw you in.
    Katelyn Squiers, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Jan. 2025
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  • So Hilferding was quite observant about that and talked about the psychological surround of the mother, but also the physicality of, um, the act of birthing.
    Marcy Thompson, Scientific American, 23 Jan. 2025
  • Not to mention that several reported on-road issues, as well as faced uncertainty surround regulations and liabilities.
    Michael Wayland, CNBC, 17 Jan. 2025
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  • Wildfires are fueled by many factors but scientists say the climate crisis is loading the dice in favor of more frequent, intense fires and longer fire seasons.
    Laura Paddison, CNN, 3 Feb. 2025
  • The Neogene, from 2.6 to 23.5 million years ago, was a time of immense change in biodiversity because of changing climates.
    Bruce J. MacFadden, The Conversation, 3 Feb. 2025

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“Context.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/context. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.

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