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
Wednesday evening will provide more context about what that trip looks like for the Broncos.
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Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 13 May 2025
To put the cost into context, one bouquet retails for $30 and includes seven different flowers, unbuilt.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 May 2025
For international film journalists, the festival is an opportunity to see and discuss these films and, in that context, interview these talents.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 12 May 2025
As President Trump said in a different context, Tehran does not have the cards here.
—Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 12 May 2025
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Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 13 May 2025
To put the cost into context, one bouquet retails for $30 and includes seven different flowers, unbuilt.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 May 2025
For international film journalists, the festival is an opportunity to see and discuss these films and, in that context, interview these talents.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 12 May 2025
As President Trump said in a different context, Tehran does not have the cards here.
—Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 12 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for context
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Housed in a charming building from the 1930s, the store prioritizes creating a safe and loving environment for all, embracing the timeless value of literature.—
American Booksellers Association,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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Taking Share and Increasing Retail Pound Volume Despite a challenging environment with retailer inventory headwinds and a slowdown in snacking, the company is still taking market share and increasing its retail pound volume (total volume of product sold in pounds) in key markets.—
David Trainer,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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All planets with atmospheres in the Solar System experience auroras, created by the interaction of magnetic fields with high-energy particles from the sun.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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Because water heats slower than air or dry soil, water in the landscape or atmosphere serves as a stabilizing influence against sudden temperature spikes.—
Saul Elbein,
The Hill,
14 May 2025
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Set on pristine white sand, the resort is an angular sandcastle of clean lines, coral surfaces, and glittering private pools that mirror the island’s milky blue surrounds.—
Elspeth Velten,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Apr. 2025
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Otherwise, this is the bargain buy for those after knock-out surround in an all-in-one package.—
Ryan Waniata,
Wired News,
13 Apr. 2025
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Thanks to the unique climate and soil, grapes grow very well in this corner of the South—and not just sweet muscadines.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
10 May 2025
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The cuts also include NOAA's climate adaptation partnerships.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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“Context.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/context. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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