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as in position
an assignment at which one regularly works for pay
there were the usual "situation wanted" postings in the local newspaper
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as in level
the placement of someone or something in relation to others in a vertical arrangement
in earlier times people were unable to alter their situation in life, so if you were born a servant, you stayed a servant he was pleased with his situation among his peers
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Recent Examples of situation
This situation is evolving and more information is forthcoming.
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Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
This situation is evolving, and more information is forthcoming.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 9 Jan. 2026
California’s situation seemed wobbly throughout most of autumn, with numerous high-profile layoff and business closing announcements, shrinking pay raises, and challenges with bill payments.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 8 Jan. 2026
Wright has also been trusted as a blocker in one-on-one situations against SEC edge rushers.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
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Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
This situation is evolving, and more information is forthcoming.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 9 Jan. 2026
California’s situation seemed wobbly throughout most of autumn, with numerous high-profile layoff and business closing announcements, shrinking pay raises, and challenges with bill payments.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 8 Jan. 2026
Wright has also been trusted as a blocker in one-on-one situations against SEC edge rushers.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for situation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for situation
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Asking for a little light of your own shouldn’t be that big of a deal.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Jan. 2026
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The Eagles have spent a lot of money locking up their core to long-term deals over the years, so don't expect many flashy moves in free agency.—
Tom Ignudo,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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Government positions, especially during the era of political patronage, was a common means of employment.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Jan. 2026
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For interpolation tasks, where object stiffness fell within the training range, the system reduced position errors by at least 40 percent and force errors by 34 percent.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The blackout slashed internet access to a fraction of normal levels on the 13th day of the protests as rights groups, including Amensty International, accused the regime of using lethal force against protesters.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
11 Jan. 2026
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What's more, this door alarm features three sensitivity levels and emits a loud, shrill sound that will instantly scare an intruder away.—
Stephanie Gray,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
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Scott’s almost-every-snap status has largely crawled under the radar this season.—
Mike Kaye
January 8,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Jan. 2026
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At this time, there is no data on the containment status of the fire and the cause has yet to be determined.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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But again, as of late, Jalen has been doing a great job of making plays for us.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Jan. 2026
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The TikTok guy will even teach you how to use the tools required for the job.—
Nolan Finley The Detroit News,
Arkansas Online,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Try to find a place that will block blowing or falling debris.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
10 Jan. 2026
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This is a sanctuary, a place of calm.—
Elazar Sontag,
Washington Post,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
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This two-story home provides a generous living space with its four bedrooms and three baths.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
14 Jan. 2026
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Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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Advertisement Submissions of organizational information, along with alumni feedback and input from experienced business-building professionals, will be used to determine inclusion in the America’s Top Incubators & Accelerators 2026 ranking, publishing in August.—
TIME Staff,
Time,
12 Jan. 2026
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With Texas’ loss, UConn received all 32 first-place votes for its first unanimous top ranking of the season.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Situation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/situation. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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