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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
But in complex situations, such as collaboration across silos or national policy integration, outcomes cannot be predicted in advance.
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Thomas Lim, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Simply put, the Royals wanted Caglianone to work counts and get in advantageous situations.
—Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2025
Mateta’s ability to link the attack allows Palace to combine and find either their wing-backs or No 10s in threatening situations.
—Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
Hughes noted that New York has a handful of packages prepared for the rookie and could toss him out there in certain situations Week 1.
—Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
There are some exceptions carved out for situations like medical emergencies.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 2025
Coach’s Soho silhouette does it all, lending itself well to both casual and formal situations.
—Amina Ayoud, Glamour, 3 Sep. 2025
Neil Eggleston, who served as White House counsel during former President Barack Obama’s second term but is not part of Biden’s review, said clemency for categories of defendants is a policy decision typically driven by advocacy groups rather than individuals trying to rectify their own situations.
—Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
Tow to Go may not be available in rural areas or during severe weather conditions, and in some situations, AAA may need to make other arrangements to get an impaired individual a safe ride home, AAA said.
—Natalie Davies, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
Thomas Lim, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Simply put, the Royals wanted Caglianone to work counts and get in advantageous situations.
—Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2025
Mateta’s ability to link the attack allows Palace to combine and find either their wing-backs or No 10s in threatening situations.
—Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
Hughes noted that New York has a handful of packages prepared for the rookie and could toss him out there in certain situations Week 1.
—Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
There are some exceptions carved out for situations like medical emergencies.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 2025
Coach’s Soho silhouette does it all, lending itself well to both casual and formal situations.
—Amina Ayoud, Glamour, 3 Sep. 2025
Neil Eggleston, who served as White House counsel during former President Barack Obama’s second term but is not part of Biden’s review, said clemency for categories of defendants is a policy decision typically driven by advocacy groups rather than individuals trying to rectify their own situations.
—Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
Tow to Go may not be available in rural areas or during severe weather conditions, and in some situations, AAA may need to make other arrangements to get an impaired individual a safe ride home, AAA said.
—Natalie Davies, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for situations
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Ahead of Sunday's slate of games, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported on a handful of players' statuses across the league.—
Kevin McCormick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Sep. 2025
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Already, the early-season injury statuses of Roach and Greenlaw require monitoring.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
5 Sep. 2025
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Unlike traditional venture investors tied to LP capital cycles, family offices tend to hold positions longer and are more likely to re-up in subsequent rounds.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Toward commercial use Kepler positions the latest gait upgrade as expanding K2’s applicability in commercial and industrial settings.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Sep. 2025
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In some cases, triglyceride levels rose by factors of 100 or more.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
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Beets should be consumed 60 to 90 minutes before a workout to let nitrate levels peak.—
Stephanie Brown,
Verywell Health,
12 Sep. 2025
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For mainstream buyers seeking a capable 16-inch system, the key is timing—Dell’s ever-spinning carousel of deals can turn this safe bet into a standout value, earning it our Editors' Choice award for midrange desktop replacements.—
Charles Jefferies,
PC Magazine,
18 Sep. 2025
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That adds other Pacers players, including those currently on two-way deals (Quenton Jackson, RayJ Dennis, and Taelon Peter), into the possible roster-battle mix.—
Tony East,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Many have been fired from their jobs, disciplined, or publicly shamed for criticizing the conservative commentator.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Sep. 2025
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Google began dropping degree requirements for a wide range of jobs in 2024, shifting focus to proof of skills and real-world projects.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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The bans are mandated in places such as Arkansas, Texas, Virginia and more.—
Arthur Jones II,
ABC News,
15 Sep. 2025
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Here are luckiest numbers, places to play Did anyone win Powerball last night, September 13, 2025?—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Lord entered the truck in competitions in Louisiana and Texas and loved to park it in front of the Henderson building to take pictures of it, Michelle said.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Sep. 2025
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Some of my friends were pressured to send inappropriate pictures, contacted by strangers, and exposed to content way beyond our age.—
Annabelle Canela,
Parents,
12 Sep. 2025
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Syria’s current government has in some cases released Assadist figures accused of massacres and appointed former militia leaders accused of crimes against civilians to high ranks in the new army.—
Robin Yassin-Kassab,
Time,
17 Sep. 2025
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The ranks of non-OPEC producers are also being boosted by higher output from Brazil, Canada, Guyana and Norway.—
Gaurav Sharma,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Situations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/situations. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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