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 Given the players’ high-profile status, there is a giant spotlight on the process, with plenty of unhappy fans questioning why the SEC determined both moves were made for athletic purposes. — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 July 2026 On Friday, the Department of Commerce said the UAE’s support for the US war against Iran and its status as America’s largest trading partner in the Middle East were behind the change in policy. — semafor.com, 13 July 2026 Denim’s status as an American icon has been on full display this summer amid celebrations of the nation’s 250th anniversary. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 13 July 2026 Alexa Chung followed suit in the years after, helping to cement Repetto’s status among a new generation. — Augustine Hammond, Vogue, 13 July 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
  • Lamine Yamal also complained about the readaptation exercises he was given after suffering a groin injury, but the situation blew up when Raphinha suffered multiple setbacks from a hamstring injury in October.
    — Pol Ballús, New York Times, 10 July 2026
  • Wars and greenhouse gases The greenhouse gas emissions generated by the war add yet another dimension to an already grave situation.
    — Sarah Yerkes, Time, 10 July 2026
Definition of situation
Noun
  • The highlight, aside from Lendeborg getting to ask Johnson a lighthearted question in Johnson’s own postgame media scrum deep inside the arena’s lower level?
    — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 10 July 2026
  • Acuff found a rhythm in the second quarter, demonstrating his three-level scoring ability while showing off his court vision with some beautiful assists.
    — Jason Anderson July 9, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of level
Noun
  • Negotiations to reach a final deal were due to start after the funeral for Khamenei, who was killed in the war’s first moments.
    — Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
  • Spectrum is the most obvious example right now, and recent deals show how much buyers will pay to lock it up.
    — Charlotte Kiang, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026
Definition of deal
Noun
  • Injuries, pitching problems, batting with runners in scoring position and base-running issues all come to mind quickly.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 11 July 2026
  • His performance in any of these positions is at the top level.
    — Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 11 July 2026
Definition of position
Noun
  • Cholowsky visited Chicago for a few days in early June, talking to coaches and executives, hanging out with players and listening to Jerry Reinsdorf’s baseball stories.
    — Jon Greenberg, New York Times, 12 July 2026
  • Hawthorne recounted a story about the day he was drafted, when new Steelers teammate Joe Greene came to his family’s door.
    — Jim Barnes July 11, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 July 2026
Definition of story
Noun
  • Already one of the longest-ruling winners in the ranking’s history, the single may continue to run the show for weeks — or even months — to come.
    — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
  • Both movies have been side-by-side at the box office ranking in the top five.
    — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 10 July 2026
Definition of ranking
Noun
  • There’s also sizable future income potential, since crew members can advance through the ranks.
    — Nathan Diller, USA Today, 8 July 2026
  • Mariana Yepez climbed the ranks of the Los Angeles street food scene before building her own taco empire.
    — James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Definition of rank
Noun
  • That would likely push them into the upper echelon of championship contenders this season, although the 41-year-old James wouldn't factor into their long-term future.
    — Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
  • Senior safety Jamel Johnson, TCU’s only preseason All-Big 12 selection, explained what the defense needs to do to enter the upper echelon of the Big 12.
    — Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 July 2026
Definition of echelon

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