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
The failure to analyze or even acknowledge countless comic interpretations of presidents in contexts that lack Lorne Michaels is so thoroughly bizarre that the entire documentary becomes more head-scratching than enlightening.
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Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 10 June 2026
Those specific contexts and hidden meanings are important.
—New York Times, 9 June 2026
Researchers are already documenting how using AI tools in these contexts likely erodes critical thinking skills.
—Christian B. Miller, The Conversation, 4 June 2026
The benefits of this evolution were myriad, allowing brands to attract a younger audience; get their foot in the door of more cultural contexts and settings; and stay tuned to the frequencies of 21st-century consumer desires.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 4 June 2026
Autonomy in such contexts allows AI to operate continuously and execute complex protocols without step-by-step human control or real-time adjustments during the process.
—Mohammad Hosseini, Chicago Tribune, 4 June 2026
The findings support the need to test these interventions in more contexts, the authors write.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 2 June 2026
But the views expressed on both sides might not apply to you, in particular, because each of us has different goals, contexts, and competencies.
—Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 29 May 2026
Across all of those contexts, the pattern is the same.
—C200, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 10 June 2026
Those specific contexts and hidden meanings are important.
—New York Times, 9 June 2026
Researchers are already documenting how using AI tools in these contexts likely erodes critical thinking skills.
—Christian B. Miller, The Conversation, 4 June 2026
The benefits of this evolution were myriad, allowing brands to attract a younger audience; get their foot in the door of more cultural contexts and settings; and stay tuned to the frequencies of 21st-century consumer desires.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 4 June 2026
Autonomy in such contexts allows AI to operate continuously and execute complex protocols without step-by-step human control or real-time adjustments during the process.
—Mohammad Hosseini, Chicago Tribune, 4 June 2026
The findings support the need to test these interventions in more contexts, the authors write.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 2 June 2026
But the views expressed on both sides might not apply to you, in particular, because each of us has different goals, contexts, and competencies.
—Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 29 May 2026
Across all of those contexts, the pattern is the same.
—C200, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contexts
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But in environments that are too hot for water or ammonia clouds and too cool for silicate clouds, salt clouds can form instead.—
Kierra Frazier,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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To ensure safety during outdoor work, adhere to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)'s recommendations by incorporating regular rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
18 June 2026
Noun
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Studying these alien auroras helps researchers better understand planetary atmospheres and magnetic fields.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
15 June 2026
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The overhaul is vast and ambitious, but aims to maintain the current capacity of 88,548 while preserving the spirit of the Swamp — the nickname Steve Spurrier bestowed on one of the best game-day atmospheres in college football.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 June 2026
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Commissioned from DeART of Italy, they are housed in cabinets in a muted version of British Racing Green, in harmony with the wooden look and feel of their surrounds.—
Ken Silverio,
Robb Report,
9 May 2026
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In the sanitized and alienating new surrounds, with the camaraderie of the early Hyperion days but a faint memory, long-simmering discontent about working conditions wouldn’t take long to boil over.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Apr. 2026
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Topography and shifting climates had broken up these populations into different habitats, allowing each to evolve into distinct species.—
Torben Rick,
The Conversation,
18 June 2026
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The extreme temperatures are also impacting visitors accustomed to cooler climates.—
Manuel Bojorquez,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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“Contexts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contexts. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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