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as in positions
an assignment at which one regularly works for pay
there were the usual "situation wanted" postings in the local newspaper
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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
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Recent Examples of situations
With Venus in Gemini aligning with Pluto in Aquarius, honest conversations help shift situations that have been stuck.
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Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2026
Yet context means little in situations like Wolves’.
—Steve Madeley, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
Chatterjee pointed out that in cases of conflict between wildlife and people in South Asia, rapid deployment of forest staff and conservation teams is critical to secure the area, manage crowds, and safely guide or tranquilize animals before situations escalate.
—ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
Our company, together with its customers and partners, is used to face and solve this kind of situations, in this very-challenging space environment.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 27 Apr. 2026
Kafka—who was from Prague, just over a hundred miles from here—stuck humans into impossible situations in his novels.
—Literary Hub, 27 Apr. 2026
The Royals worked counts and put themselves in advantageous situations.
—Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
For individuals navigating this personally, setting limits around triggering situations is self-care, not avoidance.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2026
The company is set to develop a fictional universe inspired by the negotiator’s vast experience in mediating high-pressure situations such as nuclear standoffs, labor disputes and peace talks across four continents.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026
Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2026
Yet context means little in situations like Wolves’.
—Steve Madeley, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
Chatterjee pointed out that in cases of conflict between wildlife and people in South Asia, rapid deployment of forest staff and conservation teams is critical to secure the area, manage crowds, and safely guide or tranquilize animals before situations escalate.
—ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
Our company, together with its customers and partners, is used to face and solve this kind of situations, in this very-challenging space environment.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 27 Apr. 2026
Kafka—who was from Prague, just over a hundred miles from here—stuck humans into impossible situations in his novels.
—Literary Hub, 27 Apr. 2026
The Royals worked counts and put themselves in advantageous situations.
—Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
For individuals navigating this personally, setting limits around triggering situations is self-care, not avoidance.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2026
The company is set to develop a fictional universe inspired by the negotiator’s vast experience in mediating high-pressure situations such as nuclear standoffs, labor disputes and peace talks across four continents.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for situations
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Fire officials did not have information pertaining to the adult’s hospitalization statuses.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
21 Apr. 2026
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The interview touched on the statuses of two of the oldest justices, Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
16 Apr. 2026
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Spitzer held positions at Miramax, The Weinstein Company and A+E, before moving into management, where shen spent over a decade at 3 Arts Entertainment representing actors, producers and filmmakers, while also developing film and TV projects.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 2026
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Already in charge of the military’s moneymaking enterprises and married into the Castro family, López-Calleja became a member of the National Assembly in 2021, a prerequisite to higher government positions on the island, including the presidency.—
Patrick Oppmann,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
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In a study published in Cell in September 2025, researchers mapped the brain circuits that release growth hormone during sleep in real time, not just by measuring blood levels after the fact.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2026
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Instead, public universities, local governments and regional organizations like the Mekong River Commission have mainly focused on monitoring levels of heavy metals and educating communities about risks.—
Anton L. Delgado,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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For Braylon, one of the most consequential shots in March Madness history opened doors in this new age of NIL compensation and endorsement deals, which had an equalizing factor in his decision between going off to the NBA as a likely first-round pick or spending another year in college.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
30 Apr. 2026
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Sign up to The Selection newsletter for hands-on product reviews, expert shopping tips and a look at the best deals and sales each week.—
Elizabeth Robinson,
NBC news,
30 Apr. 2026
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When people are priced out of their neighborhoods, they are pushed farther away from their jobs, schools and support systems.—
Ryan von Weller,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Apr. 2026
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Players are also connected with jobs via the team’s union.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
26 Apr. 2026
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Wolves, who immediately finished in the Europa League places in 2019 after a six-season spell away from the top flight, offer a more realistic target.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Not in the offseason, when their coaching staffs and front offices regularly trade places.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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Participants will board a 4-wheel-drive for a bumpy 13-mile tour with frequent stops for pictures, sketches and questions.—
Marla Jo Fisher,
Oc Register,
30 Apr. 2026
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The following slide proved that the bribe worked, as Emma adorably smiled in her school pictures, and the results were perfection.—
Georgia Slater,
PEOPLE,
30 Apr. 2026
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The split decision came after tense deliberations, with jurors initially sent back after one member broke ranks during polling, forcing further discussion before a final verdict was reached.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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The effect of computers on the top ranks of the game has been different but no less profound.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Situations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/situations. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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