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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
The department’s content warnings include mild romantic situations and notions of matchmaking, gentle social satire, occasional passive-aggressive dialogue and very mild suggestive themes (but nothing explicit).
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Eric E. Harrison, Arkansas Online, 1 Oct. 2025
The severity of the situation resonated with Aylin.
—Dawn Klavon, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
Advertisement Wondering what to say in a tricky social situation?
—Angela Haupt, Time, 1 Oct. 2025
And Fisher believes the situation warrants an even stronger response, under which his team would be authorized to kill wolves that are clearly habituated to hunting and eating only domestic animals.
—Sacbee.com, 18 Sep. 2025
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Eric E. Harrison, Arkansas Online, 1 Oct. 2025
The severity of the situation resonated with Aylin.
—Dawn Klavon, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
Advertisement Wondering what to say in a tricky social situation?
—Angela Haupt, Time, 1 Oct. 2025
And Fisher believes the situation warrants an even stronger response, under which his team would be authorized to kill wolves that are clearly habituated to hunting and eating only domestic animals.
—Sacbee.com, 18 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for situation
Noun
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These Prime Big Deal Days headphone deals sound pretty sweet to us.—
Jade Chung-Lee,
PC Magazine,
8 Oct. 2025
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But the Finnish winger, who turns 29 this month, now looks to have some stability after signing an eight-year, $96 million deal upon his arrival in Dallas.—
Brett Knight,
Forbes.com,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Undoubtedly, there are players with potential and talent at Tuchel’s disposal, but very little valuable experience in a position that requires more maturity and discipline.—
Rob Tanner,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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The company is establishing the Accessibility Council and creating new roles, including outreach positions that will collaborate with communities who advocate for disability inclusion.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
23 Sep. 2025
Noun
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For kitties, there are three suction levels to handle cats with both thick and thin coats.—
Christine Persaud,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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By the time the five members of Tomorrow X Together (TXT for short) appear, not from the stage but through the pit doors, weaving past the barricades and into the sea of fans, the noise has swelled to seismic levels.—
Crystal Bell,
Rolling Stone,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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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 Oct. 2025
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Nevertheless, the stadium had by then become synonymous with big football occasions — a status that was only strengthened by three European Cup finals being staged between 1963 and 1971.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The rankings were determined by various factors such as crime rates, public schools, cost of living, job opportunities, health statistics and local amenities, including access to bars and restaurants, according to Niche.—
Bebe Hodges,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Oct. 2025
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Some employers like Google, Microsoft, and EY have all offered high-level jobs to applicants without degrees, focusing on work experience and special credentialing.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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For capybara lovers who may not be quite ready to own an exotic pet, the following are places to visit them in the commonwealth.—
Lillian Metzmeier,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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Determine family meeting places and make sure to include an out-of-town location in case of evacuation.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This story will be updated as more information becomes available.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
7 Oct. 2025
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The series’ first season, chronicling the crimes of Milwaukee serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer, prompted a conversation about the exploitation of Black and disabled people’s stories for entertainment, while the season following the Menendez Brothers led to a real-world reconsidering of their guilt.—
Mathew Rodriguez,
Them.,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Last year’s ranking provided important insights into 2,400 hospitals in 30 countries, including Australia, Canada, Chile, India, Saudi Arabia, Sweden, Taiwan, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom and the United States.—
Newsweek Rankings,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Kenya and Panama, with similar attractions as those higher on the list, tied for ninth to make the complete top 10 ranking.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Situation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/situation. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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