as in environment
the circumstances, conditions, or objects by which one is surrounded
in the context of the Great Depression, communism had a certain allure for some disillusioned Americans
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By combining the context of signals with the precision of AI, every interaction becomes an opportunity to build trust and stand out in a process that otherwise can sometimes feel beyond our control.
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Latane Conant, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
In the current context, three things are notable about Reagan’s sentiments.
—Andreas Kluth, The Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2025
At first, test rides are operated manually by human drivers who give the company feedback and context about driving nuances in the city.
—Cj Haddad, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2025
Mariota was there one episode and gone the next, and there was a ton of drama and context that an old-school documentary could have provided with that situation.
—Josh Kendall, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
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Latane Conant, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
In the current context, three things are notable about Reagan’s sentiments.
—Andreas Kluth, The Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2025
At first, test rides are operated manually by human drivers who give the company feedback and context about driving nuances in the city.
—Cj Haddad, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2025
Mariota was there one episode and gone the next, and there was a ton of drama and context that an old-school documentary could have provided with that situation.
—Josh Kendall, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for context
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Context: Climate change is altering the environment in which severe thunderstorms and tornadoes form.—
Andrew Freedman,
Axios,
17 Mar. 2025
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Whoever sells the most wins a car; whoever sells the least is out of a job – a ruthless environment where each character will do anything to come out on top.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
17 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Smyth Tavern is a local destination in itself, thanks to its come-in-and-make-yourself-at-home atmosphere, its friendly service and excellent food.—
Lois Alter Mark,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Its long, arching leaves and small offshoots add a lively touch to any room, creating a refreshing atmosphere.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
27 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Billet aluminum trim, including the windshield surround and interior trim.—
Mark Phelan,
USA TODAY,
15 Mar. 2025
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And modern lighting technology means there's no hiding once the sun goes down—depending on the model, the surround might illuminate after dark.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
10 Mar. 2025
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Indeed, this tree doesn’t naturally survive in the climate of Southern California.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Mar. 2025
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In the current economic climate, the book values of energy and infrastructure assets are significantly underestimated.—
Mark Le Dain,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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“Context.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/context. Accessed 30 Mar. 2025.
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