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as in situations
position with regard to conditions and circumstances
let me know if your status changes and you're available to work
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as in levels
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 statuses
The sets also had to be emblematic of the interior worlds of the characters—people so secure in their positions that their statuses didn’t rely on logos or overt luxury cues.
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 19 Oct. 2025
Coker and Corbett no longer have injury statuses and will suit up against the Jets.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 18 Oct. 2025
Gallagher added that employees will be notified about their statuses Tuesday.
—Denise Chow, NBC news, 13 Oct. 2025
For other tax filing statuses — single, head of household or widowed — the EITC will completely phase out at $62,974 for those with three or more children, $58,629 for two children, $51,593 for one child and $19,540 for no children.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2025
His administration also paused applications for parole programs and allowed ICE to cancel parole statuses of migrants.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2025
The 49ers won’t issue official game statuses on the injury report until Wednesday, but Lynch said Purdy and wide receiver Ricky Pearsall, who injured his knee against the Jaguars, will be questionable.
—The Athletic Staff, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
Both star wide receivers Jauan Jennings and Ricky Pearsall received injury statuses for Week 4, but both receivers have received major news for their Week 4 availability.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
While much has been made of the commercial success of the WNBA and NWSL, both leagues are also experiencing growing pains that reflect their new statuses.
—Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 19 Oct. 2025
Coker and Corbett no longer have injury statuses and will suit up against the Jets.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 18 Oct. 2025
Gallagher added that employees will be notified about their statuses Tuesday.
—Denise Chow, NBC news, 13 Oct. 2025
For other tax filing statuses — single, head of household or widowed — the EITC will completely phase out at $62,974 for those with three or more children, $58,629 for two children, $51,593 for one child and $19,540 for no children.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2025
His administration also paused applications for parole programs and allowed ICE to cancel parole statuses of migrants.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2025
The 49ers won’t issue official game statuses on the injury report until Wednesday, but Lynch said Purdy and wide receiver Ricky Pearsall, who injured his knee against the Jaguars, will be questionable.
—The Athletic Staff, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
Both star wide receivers Jauan Jennings and Ricky Pearsall received injury statuses for Week 4, but both receivers have received major news for their Week 4 availability.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
While much has been made of the commercial success of the WNBA and NWSL, both leagues are also experiencing growing pains that reflect their new statuses.
—Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for statuses
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The other offering is Project Eluna, an agentic AI system—designed to act with a degree of autonomy, reasoning through complex operational situations and recommending actions to operators.—
Abhishek Bhardwaj,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Oct. 2025
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Opt for something like the Baleaf Women’s Travel Stretch Pants, which feel right at home in a variety of locations and situations.—
Hillary Maglin,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Oct. 2025
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At the same time, the country has seen unprecedented levels of tourism—up 48 percent in 2024 from the year before, according to the Japan National Tourism Organization.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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There are levels to this, of course.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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The video showed dozens of videos and pictures sent to her, all featuring people eating McDonald's fries as a show of solidarity.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Go through a corn maze, sip on apple cider, and take silly pictures with the cardboard cutouts.—
Kylie Petty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Oct. 2025
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Cunha would drop into deeper positions, looking to trap any second balls won, before moving into vacated space.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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The technology’s growing adoption in political circles may force candidates in similar positions as Hashmi to the table, when the alternative is an AI clone created by the opponent.—
Rachyl Jones,
semafor.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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Invest in better sleep today by shopping Wayfair’s bedding sale, and keep scrolling for more of our favorite deals.—
Melody Kazel,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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Such deals have long eluded Congress.—
Patricia Lopez,
Mercury News,
23 Oct. 2025
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The report didn’t specify whether that increase comes from ultra-wealthy people moving to New York, extant residents joining the ranks of the ultra-wealthy or both.—
Megan Sauer,
CNBC,
22 Oct. 2025
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Liebman has worked her way up Corcoran Group’s ranks since joining as an agent in 1984 at just 23 years old.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
22 Oct. 2025
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Grey typically isn’t a colour associated with fun, but the background, lettering, stripe down the middle and sleeve design, have defied logic to propel the Raiders into the higher echelons of these rankings.—
Ajay Rose,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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Few things are more luxurious than a cashmere sweater, but the luscious fabric isn’t reserved solely for the upper echelons of society.—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Sep. 2025
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Oregon slips a spot after a methodical win against Wisconsin, while Ole Miss flips places with Miami after beating Oklahoma on the road.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
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The safety plan can also include nearby places to go for urgent help, such as the nearest hospital emergency department or mental health crisis center.—
Dr. Theresa T. Nguyen,
Boston Herald,
26 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Statuses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/statuses. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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