Synonyms of situations

situations

noun

plural of situation

1

as in statuses

position with regard to conditions and circumstances

the school's situation is improving with additional financial help

Synonyms & Similar Words

• statuses
• deals
• pictures
• stories
• scenes
• postures
• ranks
• ball games
• footings
• states
• places
• scores
• standings
• spots
• status quos

2

as in positions

an assignment at which one regularly works for pay

there were the usual "situation wanted" postings in the local newspaper

Synonyms & Similar Words

• positions
• jobs
• places
• functions
• posts
• capacities
• appointments
• employments
• connections
• employs
• billets
• berths
• occupations
• professions
• works
• offices
• spots
• pursuits
• tasks
• duties
• businesses
• vocations
• postings
• careers
• services
• practices
• callings
• engagements
• missions
• trades
• livelihoods
• rackets
• gigs
• lines
• livings
• lifeworks

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• avocations
• unemployments

3

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• levels
• positions
• places
• ranks
• echelons
• rankings
• degrees
• conditions
• stations
• strata
• statuses
• standings
• reaches
• footings
• functions
• rungs
• walks
• estates
• capacities
• orders
• ratings

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of situations

The watchdog system identifies when an AI approaches situations that have not been sufficiently verified, allowing control to shift to backup systems. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 1 Aug. 2026

Mixed signals, vague expectations or something as simple as literal exhaustion could complicate situations. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 Aug. 2026

No evidence has been presented that the two situations were connected. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 1 Aug. 2026

And they will undoubtedly be sent to harmful, dangerous situations. — Chiara Eisner, NPR, 1 Aug. 2026

Jennings says, in situations like this, the two parties usually come to an agreement, but this should be a lesson. — Michael Abeyta, CBS News, 31 July 2026

This is just one of many, many kinky situations Hoffman encounters as Elliot, a meek, wide-eyed college graduate who enters into a sadomasochistic relationship with gallery owner Erika Tracey (Olivia Wilde). — Anna Tingley, Variety, 31 July 2026

For the first three days of practice Miami’s had lengthy special teams and individual unit periods, and then 40-plus minutes of 11-on-11 work, which replicates game-like situations. — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026

Some might be thrust into more playing time, while others could land in more fantasy-friendly situations. — Mike Barner, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026