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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
Set boundaries Define what appropriate behaviors looks like in different situations, provide examples, and make sure your teen understands these expectations.
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Jazmin Towe, Parents, 9 May 2025
Although perplexed by the situation, Ryusuke and Tomomi decide to begin their journey to the spirit world.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 9 May 2025
In emotionally ambiguous situations like situationships or fast-moving flings, pet names can simulate intimacy before it’s truly earned.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
What about this situation feels new or different, for either Indians or Pakistanis or Kashmiris?
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 9 May 2025
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Jazmin Towe, Parents, 9 May 2025
Although perplexed by the situation, Ryusuke and Tomomi decide to begin their journey to the spirit world.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 9 May 2025
In emotionally ambiguous situations like situationships or fast-moving flings, pet names can simulate intimacy before it’s truly earned.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
What about this situation feels new or different, for either Indians or Pakistanis or Kashmiris?
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for situation
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The episode allowed the Emmy-winning Max series to finally pay homage to the world’s biggest comedy fest, which for decades was a talent incubator and industry summer camp where deals were struck and comics like Kevin Hart, Amy Schumer and Quinta Brunson were discovered.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
5 May 2025
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That’s because the Treasury secretary keeps saying, there's going to be deals, there's going to be deals.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 May 2025
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While Americans can't take their eyes off the May-December romance, the former cheerleader is building wealth, and football and media power, gaining a position of authority in Belichick's sphere as current UNC Tar Heels head coach and a cultural icon.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
2 May 2025
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That’s why many in the real estate space are disappointed in the decision by a Washington regulator to end support for some programs that helped many Americans over that hurdle and into a position to buy homes.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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So there’s one level of daunting that’s the subway, right?—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
5 May 2025
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But again that level depends on how many people around you have been vaccinated as well.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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President Donald Trump on Friday re-upped his threat to strip Harvard University of its tax-exempt status, escalating a showdown with the first major college that has defied the administration’s efforts to crack down on campus activism.—
Seung Min Kim,
Chicago Tribune,
3 May 2025
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They are given nonprofit status along with charities, religious institutions and some political organizations.—
Elissa Nadworny,
NPR,
2 May 2025
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Wearing his trusty tape measure around his neck, Mancinelli said he had not yet been formally commissioned by the Vatican but was busy preparing for the prestige job, working on his sewing machine as well as hand stitching robes.—
Chiara Rodriquez,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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For the government jobs left at the state and local level, recent grads are likely competing with those departing from federal jobs.—
Maria Gracia Santillana Linares,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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Flood warnings and advisories are also in place along full streams and rivers after heavy rains in April and early May in states including Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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Jansen would undoubtedly like to retire in third place.—
Jon Vankin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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Despite the fallout, Owens remains firm in her belief that Ye’s story has been misrepresented and his mental health unfairly weaponized.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
5 May 2025
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This story contains details from the season 2 opener of The Walking Dead: Dead City on AMC.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
4 May 2025
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Luminate, the independent data provider to the Billboard charts, completes a thorough review of all data submissions used in compiling the weekly chart rankings.—
Keith Caulfield,
Billboard,
4 May 2025
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The above average ranking mostly reflects her defense.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2025
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“Situation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/situation. Accessed 14 May. 2025.
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