as in environments
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 contexts
And that’s one of the reasons that having most people using just a single chatbot of ChatGPT, which obviously only works with OpenAI models, is not nearly as good of a feature as one where people can use different models in different contexts and try them out and switch between them.
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Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 9 Jan. 2026
Today’s mediators draw on diverse experiences, employ varied methods and tools, master local contexts and tap in different networks.
—Galip Dalay, Time, 6 Jan. 2026
The beautiful book—rich with photos, Alkhatib’s own water-color illustrations, and her handwritten notes—investigates the history, cultural significance, and many varieties of the date, along with the unusually wide spectrum of contexts into which the savory-sweet fruit fits.
—Hannah Goldfield, New Yorker, 20 Dec. 2025
That focus on humanity as a whole, however, ends up erasing borders, differences, nuances, and contexts, and leaves readers who are convinced by their argument that depopulation is bad without an actionable research and policy agenda.
—Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2025
Thousands of fake people—tens of thousands, perhaps hundreds of thousands—making videos, posting in forums, astroturfing entire contexts in which people will live out their political lives.
—Hari Kunzru, Artforum, 1 Dec. 2025
Being in a Korean-language environment pushes me to study the language more, not only for daily conversation but for formal contexts like today’s interview.
—Billboard Korea, Billboard, 29 Oct. 2025
This is absolutely the case for food chemicals, but also in other contexts involving chemical exposures.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
Moreover, within wider patriarchal systems that afford few women, regardless of marital status, economic and social security, polygyny may not just be a tolerable choice but in some contexts a preferred arrangement with tangible benefits for both genders.
—David W. Lawson, The Conversation, 21 Oct. 2025
Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 9 Jan. 2026
Today’s mediators draw on diverse experiences, employ varied methods and tools, master local contexts and tap in different networks.
—Galip Dalay, Time, 6 Jan. 2026
The beautiful book—rich with photos, Alkhatib’s own water-color illustrations, and her handwritten notes—investigates the history, cultural significance, and many varieties of the date, along with the unusually wide spectrum of contexts into which the savory-sweet fruit fits.
—Hannah Goldfield, New Yorker, 20 Dec. 2025
That focus on humanity as a whole, however, ends up erasing borders, differences, nuances, and contexts, and leaves readers who are convinced by their argument that depopulation is bad without an actionable research and policy agenda.
—Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2025
Thousands of fake people—tens of thousands, perhaps hundreds of thousands—making videos, posting in forums, astroturfing entire contexts in which people will live out their political lives.
—Hari Kunzru, Artforum, 1 Dec. 2025
Being in a Korean-language environment pushes me to study the language more, not only for daily conversation but for formal contexts like today’s interview.
—Billboard Korea, Billboard, 29 Oct. 2025
This is absolutely the case for food chemicals, but also in other contexts involving chemical exposures.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
Moreover, within wider patriarchal systems that afford few women, regardless of marital status, economic and social security, polygyny may not just be a tolerable choice but in some contexts a preferred arrangement with tangible benefits for both genders.
—David W. Lawson, The Conversation, 21 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contexts
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The technology is designed for industrial environments where dropped signals or latency spikes are unacceptable.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Jan. 2026
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Before dawn, Venus sextiles disciplined Saturn, coordinating our efforts to structure our environments.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
15 Jan. 2026
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While warm-toned light is key to making your space inviting and cozy, a smart lamp that offers a spectrum of colors is essential for encompassing a range of atmospheres.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Jan. 2026
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Of the 150 or so exoplanet atmospheres studied to date, no others have possessed detectable molecular carbon.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
16 Dec. 2025
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His 1965 Danziger Studio, a live-work space on Melrose Avenue, featured an uninterrupted stucco façade that blended seamlessly into the urban surrounds.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
11 Dec. 2025
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The best spas in the world offer soothing surrounds, standout hospitality and treatment menus that are equal parts traditional and unique.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Nov. 2025
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While shackets are often a reliable option for transitional weather, this one, in particular, is great for colder climates thanks to its substantial weight.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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As lithium-ion batteries are increasingly deployed in electric vehicles, aviation, and energy systems operating in cold climates, their performance under sub-zero conditions has become a critical technological bottleneck.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Contexts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contexts. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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