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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
Malawi, Mozambique, and Senegal are in debt crisis situations that could lead to defaults in the next two years, Citi’s chief Africa economist has warned.
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Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 4 May 2026
Ensuring prompt access to medical care during critical situations is both a moral imperative and a practical approach to maintaining public health and safety.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
At 5-10, 224 pounds, Trayanum is a compact running back who displays his power in short-yardage and goalline situations.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 4 May 2026
James saw him one day and was drawn to help kids in similar situations realize their joy.
—Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 May 2026
Tijuana has previously tested using mobile apps in addition to the state’s 911 system for emergency situations.
—Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 May 2026
Among the two hundred people present, many different nationalities, races, languages, and socioeconomic situations were represented.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026
Our Sheriff’s personnel are being asked to manage complex situations without the proper environment or consistent support.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 4 May 2026
With Venus in Gemini aligning with Pluto in Aquarius, honest conversations help shift situations that have been stuck.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2026
Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 4 May 2026
Ensuring prompt access to medical care during critical situations is both a moral imperative and a practical approach to maintaining public health and safety.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
At 5-10, 224 pounds, Trayanum is a compact running back who displays his power in short-yardage and goalline situations.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 4 May 2026
James saw him one day and was drawn to help kids in similar situations realize their joy.
—Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 May 2026
Tijuana has previously tested using mobile apps in addition to the state’s 911 system for emergency situations.
—Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 May 2026
Among the two hundred people present, many different nationalities, races, languages, and socioeconomic situations were represented.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026
Our Sheriff’s personnel are being asked to manage complex situations without the proper environment or consistent support.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 4 May 2026
With Venus in Gemini aligning with Pluto in Aquarius, honest conversations help shift situations that have been stuck.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for situations
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The airline is also honoring Spirit frequent-flyer statuses and benefits on Southwest, such as early boarding.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
2 May 2026
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With no funding to help implement new requirements, staff members were reassigned to learn about immigration statuses, according to an email obtained via a records request.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Kansas Jayhawks football team is undergoing significant change this spring with a new-look roster, fresh coaching arrangements and open competitions at key positions.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
6 May 2026
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Achane is one of the most explosive skill positions players in the league.—
Daniel Popper,
New York Times,
6 May 2026
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But as online marketplaces widen their delivery network across the country and social media marketing levels the playing field, direct-to-consumer, or D2C, brands are on the rise in India, according to experts.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
7 May 2026
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These are trade-offs that can be negotiated, at both the local and national levels, to benefit our communities.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
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Members can join for free and receive a free birthday gift in the form of a discount code delivered by email during their birthday month, along with access to member-exclusive deals, limited-edition releases, and early access to new products, as well as upcoming sales.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 May 2026
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But there are deals and there is this deal.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
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State jobs are also known for offering competitive benefits, including access to the nation’s largest public pension system.—
Angela Rodriguez
May 3,
Sacbee.com,
3 May 2026
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And the workforce only got word of the loss of their jobs an hour before the official announcement.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
3 May 2026
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Creator and showrunner Katie Dippold’s fascination with such places began at an early age, growing up in New Jersey, where her family would take trips to the shore.—
Maira Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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Sites that preserve soft-bodied organisms are even rarer because soft tissues decompose more easily, making these places especially useful for piecing together prehistoric ecosystems.—
Marlowe Starling,
Quanta Magazine,
1 May 2026
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Participants will board a 4-wheel-drive for a bumpy 13-mile tour with frequent stops for pictures, sketches and questions.—
Marla Jo Fisher,
Oc Register,
30 Apr. 2026
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The following slide proved that the bribe worked, as Emma adorably smiled in her school pictures, and the results were perfection.—
Georgia Slater,
PEOPLE,
30 Apr. 2026
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Long-time Metro Transit police officer Joe Dotseth, who rose through the department’s ranks, became interim police chief when Morales left the department.—
Mara H. Gottfried,
Twin Cities,
4 May 2026
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Some of the measures were put in place in recent months in the wake of the killing of a top general in December, which sparked a dispute in the top ranks of Russia’s security establishment, the report says.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
4 May 2026
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“Situations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/situations. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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