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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
Starmer arrived in London late afternoon local time on Thursday, to hold a summit led by the UK government’s COBRA committee – a cross-departmental group convened in situations of national emergency – PA Media news agency reported.
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Peter Wilkinson, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2025
Perhaps not, but one can still see clear representations of how such situations can play out.
—Essence, 2 Oct. 2025
Thirty-two per cent of their total shots have come from dead-ball situations, only behind Sunderland, while their 25 chances from set plays is at least six higher than any other club.
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Beleaguered American chipmaker Intel is finding itself in slightly less prickly situations lately.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2025
Presumably, the Padres will want someone who can hit from the right side, especially since the Cubs’ bullpen has two excellent lefties that work in high-leverage situations.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Sep. 2025
They can be presented with entirely new situations and workspaces without needing to be reprogrammed.
—Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 25 Sep. 2025
But a great comedy like Curb doesn’t just wander into ludicrous situations.
—Thr Staff, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2025
Are there any characters or situations in this show that were directly inspired by your own experiences?
—Erin McMullen, Time, 25 Sep. 2025
Peter Wilkinson, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2025
Perhaps not, but one can still see clear representations of how such situations can play out.
—Essence, 2 Oct. 2025
Thirty-two per cent of their total shots have come from dead-ball situations, only behind Sunderland, while their 25 chances from set plays is at least six higher than any other club.
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Beleaguered American chipmaker Intel is finding itself in slightly less prickly situations lately.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2025
Presumably, the Padres will want someone who can hit from the right side, especially since the Cubs’ bullpen has two excellent lefties that work in high-leverage situations.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Sep. 2025
They can be presented with entirely new situations and workspaces without needing to be reprogrammed.
—Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 25 Sep. 2025
But a great comedy like Curb doesn’t just wander into ludicrous situations.
—Thr Staff, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2025
Are there any characters or situations in this show that were directly inspired by your own experiences?
—Erin McMullen, Time, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for situations
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The 49ers won’t issue official game statuses on the injury report until Wednesday, but Lynch said Purdy and wide receiver Ricky Pearsall, who injured his knee against the Jaguars, will be questionable.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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Both star wide receivers Jauan Jennings and Ricky Pearsall received injury statuses for Week 4, but both receivers have received major news for their Week 4 availability.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
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Trump, congressional Republicans and Democrats remain dug into their positions, with no end in sight to a shutdown that appears likely to spill into the weekend and perhaps beyond.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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The Corrections Department budget increases wages for corrections officers but also makes tens of millions of dollars in cuts by eliminating programs and administrative costs and funding for positions that have not been filled.—
Paul Egan,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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For kitties, there are three suction levels to handle cats with both thick and thin coats.—
Christine Persaud,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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By the time the five members of Tomorrow X Together (TXT for short) appear, not from the stage but through the pit doors, weaving past the barricades and into the sea of fans, the noise has swelled to seismic levels.—
Crystal Bell,
Rolling Stone,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Be sure to check back every week for the top deals from new stores.—
Craig Shoup,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
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From high-tech skin tools to oral care upgrades that make fresh breath feel less like a chore, these wellness deals are all about feeling good from the inside out.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
2 Oct. 2025
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Some employers like Google, Microsoft, and EY have all offered high-level jobs to applicants without degrees, focusing on work experience and special credentialing.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
7 Oct. 2025
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Taking the creative helm of Chanel as only the fourth artistic director to ever lead the house, Blazy has been entrusted with one of the biggest and most sought-after — although perhaps not the most challenging — jobs in fashion.—
Fiona Sinclair Scott,
CNN Money,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In 2011, the Wisconsin State Legislature altered the property tax levy formula limits, eliminating the 2% ceiling that local municipalities could draw from taxpayers in places where new construction couldn't justify a larger levy increase.—
Jim Riccioli,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Yesavage traded places with Toronto’s offence five times.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The only thing neighbors’ cameras will share are pictures and clips of dogs that could be yours.—
Mike Feibus,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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The reporter had already sent me pictures and audio recordings, promising a complete draft by Monday night.—
Zahra Nader,
Time,
3 Oct. 2025
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Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries have emerged as central figures in the standoff, drawing praise even from critics within their own ranks.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Advertisement While many Republicans view the ACA subsidies as a temporary pandemic-era measure that should now lapse, a handful of GOP moderates in Congress have broken ranks.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Situations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/situations. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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