Synonyms of situations

situations

noun

plural of situation

1

as in statuses

position with regard to conditions and circumstances

the school's situation is improving with additional financial help

Synonyms & Similar Words

• statuses
• deals
• pictures
• stories
• scenes
• postures
• ranks
• ball games
• footings
• states
• places
• scores
• standings
• spots
• status quos

2

as in positions

an assignment at which one regularly works for pay

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• positions
• jobs
• places
• functions
• posts
• capacities
• appointments
• employments
• connections
• employs
• billets
• berths
• occupations
• professions
• works
• offices
• spots
• pursuits
• tasks
• duties
• businesses
• vocations
• postings
• careers
• services
• practices
• callings
• engagements
• missions
• trades
• livelihoods
• rackets
• gigs
• lines
• livings
• lifeworks

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• avocations
• unemployments

3

as in levels

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

• levels
• positions
• places
• ranks
• echelons
• rankings
• degrees
• conditions
• stations
• strata
• statuses
• standings
• reaches
• footings
• functions
• rungs
• walks
• estates
• capacities
• orders
• ratings

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of situations

Skattebo racked up 122 yards from scrimmage and two touchdowns, but offensive coordinator Matt Nagy didn’t lean on him in some critical short yardage situations. — Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 13 Nov. 2026

Its pricing system potentially exploited situations where customers had fewer alternatives for getting home. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 13 Nov. 2026

The key is to approach sensitive situations with empathy, flexibility and respect for individual boundaries. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 12 Nov. 2026

The team is also responsible for moving expenses in most situations, including travel for immediate family. — Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 12 Nov. 2026

Murray is clear that Astro won't replace the department's patrol cars or drones, but will be one more tool for responding to certain situations. — New Atlas, 12 Nov. 2026

Mayor Kenson Siver said overdose response has become increasingly complex, as people often use a mix of opioids and stimulants, and that paramedics need to be prepared for a range of situations. — Aneri Pattani, CBS News, 12 Nov. 2026

Provisional ballots, which are also known as affidavit ballots, are cast by a voter whose name does not appear on the poll book, who does not present an acceptable photo ID, or in several other situations. — Dan Mangan, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026

These situations can be tense, and there's a lot of pressure to get things absolutely right. — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 5 Nov. 2026