Synonyms of situation

situation

noun

ˌsi-chə-ˈwā-shən 

1

as in deal

position with regard to conditions and circumstances

the school's situation is improving with additional financial help

Synonyms & Similar Words

• deal
• status
• story
• scene
• posture
• picture
• footing
• state
• ball game
• rank
• standing
• place
• status quo
• spot
• score

2

as in position

an assignment at which one regularly works for pay

there were the usual "situation wanted" postings in the local newspaper

Synonyms & Similar Words

• position
• job
• place
• employment
• post
• capacity
• function
• connection
• appointment
• employ
• office
• occupation
• profession
• work
• billet
• berth
• career
• business
• spot
• task
• living
• practice
• pursuit
• trade
• duty
• vocation
• calling
• mission
• service
• posting
• engagement
• livelihood
• racket
• gig
• line
• lifework

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unemployment
• avocation
• joblessness

3

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• position
• level
• place
• ranking
• rank
• echelon
• status
• degree
• standing
• footing
• station
• stratum
• condition
• reach(es)
• rung
• function
• estate
• order
• capacity
• walk
• rating

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of situation

Despite the growing concerns about the use of AI, both Maier and Heinze emphasize that dispatchers will always assume calls reporting a life-threatening situation are real — and will continue sending emergency resources to any call for help. — Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 11 Nov. 2026

Though Sauron holds out some hope that Celebrimbor’s secrets might, or an Elven-smith who worked with him might, be found, an assertive Orc named Marnûkh (Adam Young) suggests that this situation is hopeless. — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 11 Nov. 2026

Smith, by contrast, seems so caught up in the frenzy of the production that the emotional stakes of the dramatic situations haven’t a chance to fully register. — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 2026

Still, for Hacker, the way leaders handle these situations still matters. — Sophie Caldwell, CNBC, 11 Nov. 2026