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status

noun

ˈstā-təs How to pronounce status (audio)
Definition of statusnext
1
as in situation
position with regard to conditions and circumstances let me know if your status changes and you're available to work

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2
as in level
the placement of someone or something in relation to others in a vertical arrangement resented her lowly status in the organization

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Recent Examples of status Lyle’s status has been in limbo since he was arrested in mid-August on a warrant stemming from charges for aggressively fleeing and eluding a law enforcement officer and reckless driving in mid-July. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 7 Sep. 2026 The status of the victims Five people were killed, Jadallah said. — Maria Aguilar Prieto, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2026 While in Congress, Cárdenas helped González navigate her immigration status and the attendant anguish that came with it. — Jesús Rodríguez, New Yorker, 6 Sep. 2026 Rocky Hill officials didn’t respond to emails about the status of Vessel’s twin five-story buildings, which have a total of 96 apartments. — Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 6 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for status
Recent Examples of Synonyms for status
  1. situation
  2. level
  3. deal
  4. position
  5. story
  6. ranking
  7. rank
  8. echelon
Noun
  • Historically, that’s something that Salt Lake in particular has been good at showcasing given the intense situations that have bonded a group that, save for the felon, have almost all been on this ride since the beginning.
    — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2026
  • After monitoring the situation, park managers found the bear unusually difficult to scare away and said its escalating proximity to humans posed a safety risk that was deemed unacceptable, according to the national park.
    — Megan Fahrney, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of situation
Noun
  • Stock Chart IconStock chart icon The hike brought the policy rate to its highest level since 1995, and came just three months after its previous increase.
    — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The body of a ninth woman has been found in the space of just two months in an area east of South Africa’s largest city, stoking fears in a country already facing dire levels of violence against women.
    — Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of level
Noun
  • Those concessions were not enough for Democrats, who sent a counteroffer late Monday to expand the ethics provision but were not able to strike a final deal.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 16 Sep. 2026
  • In June, the club announced Payton agreed to a new five-year contract through 2030, replacing his previous deal worth $18 million annually.
    — Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of deal
Noun
  • Whether Arnault can leverage his track record across multiple international brands to help reverse Nike's fortunes while cementing his position within the Arnault family's succession landscape remains a story that will unfold soon.
    — , CNBC, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Kyl rose to a leadership position during his last full term in the Senate, when his Republican colleagues selected him as minority whip.
    — JACQUES BILLEAUD THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, Arkansas Online, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of position
Noun
  • Whether Arnault can leverage his track record across multiple international brands to help reverse Nike's fortunes while cementing his position within the Arnault family's succession landscape remains a story that will unfold soon.
    — , CNBC, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Bible readers may wonder how this fit with Abraham’s willingness to sacrifice his son Isaac at God’s command, and philosophers have occasionally tried to reconcile the two stories with textual twists.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of story
Noun
  • And after a standout showing at the All-American Bowl, Luke soared into the top rung of every major recruiting ranking.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026
  • South Florida’s reputation as a magnet for the nation’s wealthiest people is reflected in the latest Forbes 400 annual ranking, which shows that America’s richest residents are wealthier than ever.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of ranking
Noun
  • Socialists are counting on the promise of a society where all needs are met by a benevolent government to convert voters to their ranks.
    — Nolan Finley The Detroit News, Arkansas Online, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The Athletic’s Mike Sando recently polled six executives about the NFC, having each rank all 16 teams.
    — Zak Keefer, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of rank
Noun
  • The pattern has been skewed by higher incomes collected by those in the higher echelons of wage workers, like corporate chief executives, entertainers and professional athletes.
    — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Willard, in Year Two, built a roster that can lead the Wildcats back into the upper echelon of the sport; the most notable addition being 7-foot-3 Italian center Luigi Suigo, who could be the top international prospect in the next NBA Draft.
    — Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of echelon

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“Status.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/status. Accessed 20 Sep. 2026.

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