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 49ers have played from ahead in each of their three games, minimizing obvious passing situations and third-and-longs. — Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 30 Sep. 2026

These features can automatically lock your phone in certain situations or require biometric authentication before sensitive account changes are made. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2026

In fact, airlines are regularly fined by the DOT for violating various federal rules, so travelers should be ready to advocate for themselves when these situations arise. — Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026

The Outback is plenty capable in moderately challenging off-road situations and offers a roomy, comfortable interior with the latest technology. — ABC News, 30 Sep. 2026

The technology is now being used for wildfires, structure fires, hazardous-material incidents, traffic enforcement, searches for missing people and hostage situations, among other applications. — Charlie Lapastora, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026

But there will be situations with no course that protects every stakeholder, avoids every loss and produces an outcome everyone can support. — Jochen Schwenk, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026

That approach included using starting pitchers Sandy Alcantara, Eury Perez and Janson Junk in late-inning situations late in the season. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 29 Sep. 2026

The pair find themselves in one of the romance genre’s staple situations — fake dating. — Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 24 Sep. 2026