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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
Weaponizing some situations to make my mom look a way that just wasn’t truthful.
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Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
In situations of near-zero visibility due to dense fog, activate your hazard lights and seek a secure location, such as a nearby business's parking lot, to pull over and come to a stop.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 30 Oct. 2025
The book also details graphic and violent crimes and situations that may be triggering for some readers.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 30 Oct. 2025
Early socialization—exposing the dog to different environments, sounds, and situations—is also crucial for preparing them to stay calm and focused in busy places like airports.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
Phobias can develop for a number of reasons, including genetic predispositions, environmental factors including traumatic experiences, learning from caregivers and hearing about scary situations.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
Emotions will understandably run high in such situations.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2025
While both contain high amounts of water, each contains varying amounts of other nutrients which can help the body in different situations.
—Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 30 Oct. 2025
During the board’s October meeting, dozens of parents flooded the chambers to support Hart and requested that the board update its policy around intervening in emergency situations.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 30 Oct. 2025
Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
In situations of near-zero visibility due to dense fog, activate your hazard lights and seek a secure location, such as a nearby business's parking lot, to pull over and come to a stop.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 30 Oct. 2025
The book also details graphic and violent crimes and situations that may be triggering for some readers.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 30 Oct. 2025
Early socialization—exposing the dog to different environments, sounds, and situations—is also crucial for preparing them to stay calm and focused in busy places like airports.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
Phobias can develop for a number of reasons, including genetic predispositions, environmental factors including traumatic experiences, learning from caregivers and hearing about scary situations.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
Emotions will understandably run high in such situations.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2025
While both contain high amounts of water, each contains varying amounts of other nutrients which can help the body in different situations.
—Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 30 Oct. 2025
During the board’s October meeting, dozens of parents flooded the chambers to support Hart and requested that the board update its policy around intervening in emergency situations.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 30 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for situations
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The league publishes an injury report every hour, and teams are required to disclose statuses of players within certain windows of time before their next game.—
Tim Reynolds,
Denver Post,
27 Oct. 2025
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Normally, having one or two DNP (Did Not Participate) statuses wouldn't mean that a player would be ruled out, but three in a row is almost a guarantee that the Eagles receiver will not suit up in Week 8.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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About 400 staff positions across the KC-area Head Start sites are also at risk if the sites close permanently, Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas said earlier this month.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
31 Oct. 2025
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Smith said that the county, which has gone through years of budget tightening, is not OK with paying its workers below median rates, but has had to be selective in which positions to fund more comparably to similar counties.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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From the ways in which games are developed to hacks for completing levels, Tan said the technology's ramifications across the sector can't be overstated.—
Lucy Handley,
CNBC,
1 Nov. 2025
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As lawmakers and top officials at the federal and state levels attempt to shift blame, the shutdown is poised to upend social services across the country.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
31 Oct. 2025
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Pandemic deals gave way to record rents, and evictions started up again.—
Clio Chang,
Curbed,
5 Nov. 2025
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Talent deals are still being finalized, however.—
Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Nov. 2025
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There are several high-profile college football coaching jobs available midway through the 2025 season — and all-time great coach Nick Saban is a popular name floated as a potential candidate.—
Matt Audilet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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There are alternative sources for jobs data, such as ADP’s private-sector payrolls and proxies produced by the Chicago Fed, which Goolsbee oversees, but few good ways to track consumer prices.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Her poetry and prose have appeared in such places as The New Yorker, Ploughshares, American Poetry Review, and the Los Angeles Review of Books.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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He was surrounded by a ground crew that included Farzam, who slipped out of a bodysuit and switched places with the stuntman.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
2 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The video showed dozens of videos and pictures sent to her, all featuring people eating McDonald's fries as a show of solidarity.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Go through a corn maze, sip on apple cider, and take silly pictures with the cardboard cutouts.—
Kylie Petty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Oct. 2025
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She was assigned to the EVOLVE brand before she was let go in October as part of a revamp of the company's developmental ranks.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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The move also helps Netflix compete with YouTube, which has risen in ranks as the most popular platform for podcasts.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Situations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/situations. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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