1
as in destinies
a state or end that seemingly has been decided beforehand
the condemned murderer seemed indifferent to his circumstance
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2
as in things
something that happens
due to unexpected circumstances, the test will be postponed
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3
as in luck
the uncertain course of events
I was a victim of circumstance, for nothing that I could have done would have made a difference
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Recent Examples of circumstances
And the aforementioned circumstances at wide receiver don’t help that cause.
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Kansas City Star, 6 Sep. 2025
As with all Greengrass’s films, though, this is a film about ordinary people in extraordinary circumstances, which is no doubt what drew him to Brad Ingelsby’s very human script.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 6 Sep. 2025
But there were plenty of extenuating circumstances.
—Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 5 Sep. 2025
The agency's rule, narrowly approved by the commission along party lines in April 2024, would have invalidated nearly all existing noncompetes and banned new ones except in rare circumstances.
—Andrea Hsu, NPR, 5 Sep. 2025
The statement, which Fox 6 Milwaukee first reported, marks the first time Finn's parents have publicly addressed the circumstances surrounding the incident.
—Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 5 Sep. 2025
In more rare circumstances, a text was repeated or appeared to be lost.
—PC Magazine, 5 Sep. 2025
The organization argued that the circumstances raise serious doubts about legality, accountability, and compliance with international human rights law.
—Emily Goodin, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
Readers should not rely solely on the content of this article and are encouraged to seek professional advice tailored to their specific circumstances.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Kansas City Star, 6 Sep. 2025
As with all Greengrass’s films, though, this is a film about ordinary people in extraordinary circumstances, which is no doubt what drew him to Brad Ingelsby’s very human script.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 6 Sep. 2025
But there were plenty of extenuating circumstances.
—Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 5 Sep. 2025
The agency's rule, narrowly approved by the commission along party lines in April 2024, would have invalidated nearly all existing noncompetes and banned new ones except in rare circumstances.
—Andrea Hsu, NPR, 5 Sep. 2025
The statement, which Fox 6 Milwaukee first reported, marks the first time Finn's parents have publicly addressed the circumstances surrounding the incident.
—Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 5 Sep. 2025
In more rare circumstances, a text was repeated or appeared to be lost.
—PC Magazine, 5 Sep. 2025
The organization argued that the circumstances raise serious doubts about legality, accountability, and compliance with international human rights law.
—Emily Goodin, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
Readers should not rely solely on the content of this article and are encouraged to seek professional advice tailored to their specific circumstances.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for circumstances
Noun
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Rodnyansky’s narrative is not focused on the events themselves but on the people, human destinies, and art.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
3 Sep. 2025
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The destinies of the three sisters, Josie, Emma, and Ara, explode off the page.—
Gabrielle Bellot,
Literary Hub,
12 Aug. 2025
Noun
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If things do go long, Alcaraz will still back himself.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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But now, the King and the royal family have received very sad news that will change things going forward.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
5 Sep. 2025
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With a bit more luck in the Safety Car, could have been a P8 or P7, even though the pace is difficult to evaluate.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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Thanks to a perfect storm of economic luck, such as affordable home prices and steady wages, boomers have accumulated a collective net worth of $82 trillion— more than double that of Gen X ($42 trillion) and four times that of millennials ($16 trillion), according to data from Investopedia.—
Jessica Coacci,
Fortune,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Their immigration statuses — and fates — diverge in dramatic ways that make their connection complicated.—
Jim Higgins,
jsonline.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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If her best friend, Enid (Emma Myers), pleads with her to consider the fates of her fellow students before running off to play detective, Wednesday will certainly ignore her.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Geneva Watch Days opened last Thursday with a slew of new introductions that added substance and excitement to the weekend of events seminars, roundtables and events focused on the world of luxury watches.—
Carol Besler,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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In Canada, Angelina Jolie, Maude Apatow and Leslie Mann attend events at the Toronto International Film Festival.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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September has arrived with the news that the National Hurricane Center is watching a new tropical depression a little over 100 miles off the southwest coast of Mexico, and a westward moving tropical wave far out in the Atlantic Ocean shows increasing chances of becoming a tropical cyclone.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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Consistent water will help the division establish a strong root system that increases the chances of multiple flowers in spring.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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There are currently no traffic incidents reported in this area.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
9 Sep. 2025
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An individual’s positive contributions such as steady employment, volunteer work, military service, long-term residence, and yes, tax compliance being expressly mentioned, can now be marshaled to offset negative incidents.—
Virginia La Torre Jeker,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Researchers measured violent and property crime data from 2023, fatal car accidents, drug overdose deaths and excessive drinking rates.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Sep. 2025
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Boat accidents and overcrowding are common in Nigeria.—
Rachel McRady,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Circumstances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/circumstances. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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