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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The most immediate context for this comment is presumably both the backlash to Hogwarts Legacy and the ongoing backlash over Rowling’s views writ large regarding trans women being dangerous predators.
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Aja Romano, Vox, 18 Apr. 2025
Established in 1948, in the post Second World War context of cultural and
economic reconstruction, its purpose is to support the national film industry through its
redistribution mechanism.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 18 Apr. 2025
Trump’s defiance of the courts comes in the wider context of his attacks on law firms, universities and news organizations.
—Nicholas D. Kristof, Mercury News, 18 Apr. 2025
We are not bound in this context by a definition crafted by an administrative agency and contained in a mere policy directive.
—Time Staff, Time, 18 Apr. 2025
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Aja Romano, Vox, 18 Apr. 2025
Established in 1948, in the post Second World War context of cultural and
economic reconstruction, its purpose is to support the national film industry through its
redistribution mechanism.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 18 Apr. 2025
Trump’s defiance of the courts comes in the wider context of his attacks on law firms, universities and news organizations.
—Nicholas D. Kristof, Mercury News, 18 Apr. 2025
We are not bound in this context by a definition crafted by an administrative agency and contained in a mere policy directive.
—Time Staff, Time, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for context
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Trees provide numerous benefits to the environment and to health, like filtering out air pollution, storing carbon dioxide and taking water into their root systems to reduce flooding.—
Madeline Heim,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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India’s natural environment still has a fighting chance, if only more people pay attention to the local knowledge brimming in this book.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
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More than 2,300 rocket bodies orbiting the Earth can't be controlled and will eventually reenter the atmosphere, according to Nature.com.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
21 Apr. 2025
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The ensemble even included someone whose sole purpose was to deliver tequila shots to the musicians and hold Junior H’s red solo cup, generating a party atmosphere both onstage and in the audience.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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What's wrong is kind of the surrounds of the thing.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Befitting of The Cove’s wellness vibes, lunch at Hideaway to nosh on healthy dishes, smoothies and juices while soaking up the serene surrounds.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2025
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However the climate and way of life may be more suited as a lifestyle choice or even retirement in a very affordable destination.—
Paul Williams,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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The parade of extreme power and wealth in this dire global climate of recent years is usually the knife in my spine, but this year’s theme ‘Superfine: Tailoring Black Style’ gently twists it, quietly extracting the rebellious roots of the Black dandy for mainstream consumption.—
Akilah Sailers,
Essence,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Context.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/context. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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