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

Instead, language barriers and limited information can hinder their ability to navigate legal situations effectively, Kittaka said. — Laura Sharman, CNN Money, 12 July 2026

That probably has something to do with Peter waking up in weird situations with his organic spider-mutations happening. — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026

Research has found that 84% of dogs display fear and anxiety in situations similar to salon visits. — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026

Since the law first gained recognition, numerous other laws and observations similar to Murphy’s law have been put forth that apply to a variety of situations. — Laura Payne, Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 July 2026

France scored from these situations when 1-0 up against Sweden (round of 32), Norway (groups) and Senegal (groups). — Simon Hughes, New York Times, 9 July 2026

Put yourself in situations where people are willing to talk respectfully and address their differences. — Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 4 July 2026

The teenage phenom is able to complement his obvious technical skills with a flair and maturity in high-pressure situations that is well beyond his years. — Ashley Mowreader, NBC news, 3 July 2026

The story actually has a lot of real people, real places, and real situations. — Will Oremus, The Atlantic, 3 July 2026