1
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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2
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
Distinguish urgent versus important with clear escalation paths and visible focus statuses to protect deep work.
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Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Just as when Quinn Hughes asked out of Vancouver, McDavid’s and Auston Matthews’ uncertain futures (and pending unrestricted free-agent statuses in 2028) overshadow what’s next for the Oilers and Leafs.
—James Mirtle, New York Times, 11 June 2026
Equally intriguing are the statuses of the younger blue-liners on the left side, particularly Mintyukov and Zellweger.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 10 June 2026
Some eventually do, but only after transitioning to different immigration statuses.
—Paul Wiseman, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
The backlog left residents who had applied for a permit vulnerable because parking enforcement officers could not verify permit renewal statuses in the field.
—Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 28 May 2026
Compared to other districts across the country with similar socioeconomic statuses, Fort Worth ISD is also behind, the report found.
—Samuel O’Neal 19, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 May 2026
State health agencies are already required to verify whether applicants' immigration statuses qualify them for Medicaid.
—Andrew Jones, CBS News, 14 May 2026
The airline is also honoring Spirit frequent-flyer statuses and benefits on Southwest, such as early boarding.
—Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 2 May 2026
Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Just as when Quinn Hughes asked out of Vancouver, McDavid’s and Auston Matthews’ uncertain futures (and pending unrestricted free-agent statuses in 2028) overshadow what’s next for the Oilers and Leafs.
—James Mirtle, New York Times, 11 June 2026
Equally intriguing are the statuses of the younger blue-liners on the left side, particularly Mintyukov and Zellweger.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 10 June 2026
Some eventually do, but only after transitioning to different immigration statuses.
—Paul Wiseman, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
The backlog left residents who had applied for a permit vulnerable because parking enforcement officers could not verify permit renewal statuses in the field.
—Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 28 May 2026
Compared to other districts across the country with similar socioeconomic statuses, Fort Worth ISD is also behind, the report found.
—Samuel O’Neal 19, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 May 2026
State health agencies are already required to verify whether applicants' immigration statuses qualify them for Medicaid.
—Andrew Jones, CBS News, 14 May 2026
The airline is also honoring Spirit frequent-flyer statuses and benefits on Southwest, such as early boarding.
—Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 2 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for statuses
Noun
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Bear spray is intended for situations where a bear is approaching aggressively or charging.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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From June 6 to Monday, Newport Beach lifeguards conducted 12,104 preventive actions — such as advising people to avoid certain activities and moving them out of hazardous situations — and 516 rescues, according to Adam Yacenda, lifeguard battalion chief for the city’s Fire Department.—
Summer Lin,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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Cathinone, considered to be the principal active stimulant, is structurally similar to d-amphetamine and at its highest levels when khat is harvested.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2026
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Eurocamp gives players a chance to compete against different styles, different levels of physicality and prospects from all over the world.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
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American strikes also destroyed what appears to be drinking water infrastructure on Iran’s southern coast early yesterday, according to videos and pictures shared by Iranian media and geolocated by NBC News.—
Sarah Dean,
NBC news,
12 June 2026
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The festival Thursday had a family-friendly vibe, with everyone taking pictures and enjoying time together, said Maria Botchatcher.—
Zuri Primos
June 11,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
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Operators can deploy the system in less than two minutes, allowing units to establish surveillance positions quickly.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
18 June 2026
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Devers developed into a star in Boston, but fell out with the front office over being asked to move positions.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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By November, Smith was crisscrossing the African continent with a small team of negotiators, trying to persuade dignitaries to agree to deals.—
Sharon Lerner,
ProPublica,
17 June 2026
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Earlier this month, a federal judge agreed to postpone a civil trial over the collapse after a flurry of last-minute settlements resolved most of the remaining claims, including deals resolving all pending claims over the deaths of six construction workers.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 June 2026
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Rogen and Franco’s friendship has been a point of contention for the actor, as Rogen continues to climb the ranks in Hollywood.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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Tisch’s presence in the top ranks of his administration presented some reassurance to some of those voters.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
15 June 2026
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His involvement propelled him to the upper echelons of legal leadership.—
Diamy Wang,
Charlotte Observer,
13 June 2026
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The buzz has reached further into the inner echelons of the music world, too.—
Selena Fragassi,
SPIN,
10 June 2026
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Texas dominated many national rankings in the report as well, with the ZIP code encompassing the Dallas suburb of Crandall ranking second on the list and a more urban Dallas ZIP code ranking 10th.—
Faith Bugenhagen,
Austin American Statesman,
28 Feb. 2026
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“Statuses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/statuses. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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