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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
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.
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Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2025
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
Adapting means adjusting to changing and challenging situations.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
Hot water should be used to kill germs, bacteria, and pests, and thankfully, those aren’t everyday situations.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2025
The problem in those situations was the guard never developed a go-to spot from which to fire.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 23 Oct. 2025
In a difficult labor market where wages are not rising fast enough to keep up with price increases, cuts to food assistance programs could leave many families in critical situations.
—Sarah Moreno, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2025
When the gates close in emergency situations, there can be traffic congestion in the tunnels.
—Hadley Hitson, Nashville Tennessean, 22 Oct. 2025
The Dallas Cowboys have made some questionable decisions over the past few years with contract situations, most notably with Micah Parsons.
—Jon Conahan, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2025
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
Adapting means adjusting to changing and challenging situations.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
Hot water should be used to kill germs, bacteria, and pests, and thankfully, those aren’t everyday situations.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2025
The problem in those situations was the guard never developed a go-to spot from which to fire.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 23 Oct. 2025
In a difficult labor market where wages are not rising fast enough to keep up with price increases, cuts to food assistance programs could leave many families in critical situations.
—Sarah Moreno, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2025
When the gates close in emergency situations, there can be traffic congestion in the tunnels.
—Hadley Hitson, Nashville Tennessean, 22 Oct. 2025
The Dallas Cowboys have made some questionable decisions over the past few years with contract situations, most notably with Micah Parsons.
—Jon Conahan, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for situations
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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.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
19 Oct. 2025
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Coker and Corbett no longer have injury statuses and will suit up against the Jets.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
18 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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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
Noun
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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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Struggling with a lack of career opportunities, Gen Z is second-guessing the worth of pricey college degrees, which once promised them six-figure jobs.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
28 Oct. 2025
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What To Know ICE leaders in these cities were relieved of their jobs and moved to other posts within the federal agency on Friday, with the DHS quietly beginning to overhaul its mass deportation operation over the weekend.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Oct. 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
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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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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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“Situations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/situations. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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