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
This was the context of our evolution.
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Peter Brannen, Big Think, 28 Aug. 2025
The memoir, a candid account of McCurdy's complex relationship with her mother within the context of her child acting career, is a #1 New York Times bestseller and won 2023 American Library Association Alex Award and the 2022 Goodreads Choice Award for Memoir & Autobiography.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
For more context, the company acts as a middleman between manufacturers with excess inventory and retailers who want it.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 28 Aug. 2025
The media is not the place to address inquiries about information which is disputed, lacks essential context, or involves private medical matters.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 28 Aug. 2025
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Peter Brannen, Big Think, 28 Aug. 2025
The memoir, a candid account of McCurdy's complex relationship with her mother within the context of her child acting career, is a #1 New York Times bestseller and won 2023 American Library Association Alex Award and the 2022 Goodreads Choice Award for Memoir & Autobiography.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
For more context, the company acts as a middleman between manufacturers with excess inventory and retailers who want it.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 28 Aug. 2025
The media is not the place to address inquiries about information which is disputed, lacks essential context, or involves private medical matters.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 28 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for context
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Signs throughout the museum ask visitors to consider how the climate has changed the course of human evolution, and how humans have affected the environment around them.—
BrieAnna J. Frank,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The general laid-back and creative atmosphere of New Orleans extends to the tailgating culture, and green game-day outfits and accessories—like face paint, temporary tattoos, extra sparkles—are a way to show school pride in a fun, original way.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
30 Aug. 2025
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Horton showed his composure by not getting rattled when runners reached base, six on hits and two via a walk, knowing how quickly games can get away from pitchers in this atmosphere.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Aug. 2025
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The post shows what claims to be an iPhone 17 chassis made of metal, with the surrounds for the iPhone’s cameras and the camera panel itself made of metal, not glass.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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This one burns wood and has an impressive surround and mantle.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
17 Aug. 2025
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Cannon-Brookes is urging Australia to show more ambition on climate action, even as the new government legislates plans to strengthen the country’s carbon emissions cuts.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
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Signs throughout the museum ask visitors to consider how the climate has changed the course of human evolution, and how humans have affected the environment around them.—
BrieAnna J. Frank,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Context.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/context. Accessed 5 Sep. 2025.
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