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as in positions
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 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
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Recent Examples of situations
Factors To Consider Using boiling water works for specific situations, such as borders, crevices, and small patches as well as tiny weeds with shallow root systems.
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Lauren David, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2026
Portage police added that while some students play the game safely using brightly colored water guns, others have created dangerous situations that can trigger panic.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
For individuals navigating this personally, setting limits around triggering situations is self-care, not avoidance.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2026
The company is set to develop a fictional universe inspired by the negotiator’s vast experience in mediating high-pressure situations such as nuclear standoffs, labor disputes and peace talks across four continents.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026
His 20 RBIs are second-most in the majors with runners on among the 223 qualified hitters, while Hoerner’s 207 wRC+ in those situations ranks 13th.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
Drafting Stowers could bring an end to Engram’s time in Denver, as Stowers doesn’t profile as a piece that Payton would trust to stay on the field in blocking situations.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026
They will be placed in sink or swim situations with no one there to help enforce the law from the federal government.
—Lexi Lonas Cochran, The Hill, 19 Apr. 2026
That includes things such as helicopters, specialized crews and technical support when situations escalate beyond what a single county can handle.
—Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
Lauren David, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2026
Portage police added that while some students play the game safely using brightly colored water guns, others have created dangerous situations that can trigger panic.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
For individuals navigating this personally, setting limits around triggering situations is self-care, not avoidance.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2026
The company is set to develop a fictional universe inspired by the negotiator’s vast experience in mediating high-pressure situations such as nuclear standoffs, labor disputes and peace talks across four continents.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026
His 20 RBIs are second-most in the majors with runners on among the 223 qualified hitters, while Hoerner’s 207 wRC+ in those situations ranks 13th.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
Drafting Stowers could bring an end to Engram’s time in Denver, as Stowers doesn’t profile as a piece that Payton would trust to stay on the field in blocking situations.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026
They will be placed in sink or swim situations with no one there to help enforce the law from the federal government.
—Lexi Lonas Cochran, The Hill, 19 Apr. 2026
That includes things such as helicopters, specialized crews and technical support when situations escalate beyond what a single county can handle.
—Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for situations
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The interview touched on the statuses of two of the oldest justices, Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
16 Apr. 2026
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According to 2023 findings from California Immigrant Data Portal of USC, undocumented immigrants experienced the most rent burden of all immigration statuses at 62%.—
Amancai Biraben,
Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Now, even in 2026 with ginormous needs at multiple defensive positions such as linebacker, cornerback and defensive end, this concept could still show up in the first round.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Apr. 2026
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University officials have said their final offer includes multiple wage increases and hourly rates comparable to similar positions at other area employers, WGLT reported.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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Water is receding, but Narsesian said levels are still high and the ice still is out there.—
Sarah Brumfield,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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The 2026 allergy season is objectively worse than last year’s, driven by warmer temperatures and rising CO2 levels pushing plants to produce more pollen than ever before.—
Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Apr. 2026
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Depending on how much the call letters went for at auction, this might be one of the best business deals of the year.—
Joe Kinsey OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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Here’s part 1 of the series, our look at wing players who could be fits at the mid-level exception or more modest deals.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
22 Apr. 2026
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The company expected to be nearly halfway to its goal of 25,000 new jobs in the area by 2038.—
Kendall Staton,
Washington Post,
20 Apr. 2026
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Stagnation, or zero or even falling output, means fewer jobs, so unemployment rates will rise and numbers of people with jobs will stagnate or fall.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
19 Apr. 2026
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Saturday will be a better day to be outside, although some places closer to the shore will be a bit chilly under cloud cover.—
Bill Kelly,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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Challenge yourself with some of the extreme terrain -- like rock crawling -- and driving through places like Death Valley.—
Morgan Korn,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Wheatley has always had a decent handle on atmosphere, and Normal definitely possesses more of a sense of location than other pictures of its ilk.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
16 Apr. 2026
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In May 2025, CACC posted pictures to its social media pages showing lines of people turning in stray animals or surrendering their pets to city shelters.—
Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Rival streaming services are also beefing up the ranks of their podcasts.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
20 Apr. 2026
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The news comes amid a string of changes to Apple’s executive ranks in late 2025, including the departures of its AI chief, policy head and one of its top design leaders.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Situations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/situations. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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