predicaments

plural of predicament

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Recent Examples of predicaments These extreme predicaments and the deaths of people trapped in flooding homes in the Lower Ninth Ward were powerful reminders of the vulnerability of many low-income, elderly and ill residents who were unable to get out ahead of the disaster. Eric Kevin Stern, The Conversation, 25 Aug. 2025 That being said, the news is filled with articles about schools in similar predicaments taking more draconian measures or even being forced to close. Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for predicaments
Noun
  • True moral dilemmas, which become tangled, in ways that seem impossible to unravel, with his private life.
    Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2025
  • Find someone who can step back and see your dilemmas from a different angle.
    Nirit Cohen, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • From premium cuts of beef and pickles sourced from a local business to artisanal bread from a neighborhood bakery, combined with tableside presentation and personalized service, every detail is crafted to deliver elegance, artistry and a story guests will remember.
    Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Jarred pickles are something of an essential accouterment to have on hand, especially in a Southern kitchen.
    Darcy Lenz, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2025

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“Predicaments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/predicaments. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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