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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Recent Examples of context
The audience at the New York college laughed at the remark, which was said in the context of Obama writing his second presidential memoir.
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Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 5 Apr. 2025
Other adoptees might decide to look more into their background and its context.
—Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 5 Apr. 2025
The case is also being viewed in the context of Austria's 2023 espionage scandal, which involved a former high-ranking intelligence officer accused of leaking personal data of senior officials to Russia.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Mar. 2025
The fireside chat Sam and William spoke at was all about the unique context of mental health within the farming community and the importance of the subject.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 26 Mar. 2025
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Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 5 Apr. 2025
Other adoptees might decide to look more into their background and its context.
—Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 5 Apr. 2025
The case is also being viewed in the context of Austria's 2023 espionage scandal, which involved a former high-ranking intelligence officer accused of leaking personal data of senior officials to Russia.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Mar. 2025
The fireside chat Sam and William spoke at was all about the unique context of mental health within the farming community and the importance of the subject.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for context
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Myles says this is especially important when in a hybrid or remote environment where people must intentionally make time to build authentic relationships.—
Rodger Dean Duncan,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Walmart in 'a fluid environment' Walmart's announcement came ahead of an investor presentation on Wednesday by the retailer's top leaders.—
Melissa Repko,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2025
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The process not only ushered in uncharacteristic darkness, but unveiled the outermost layer of the sun's atmosphere.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2025
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But beneath driving rain and amid a thunderous atmosphere, the home side had staged a stirring fightback, scoring four goals without reply to seize control of their destiny in the competition.—
Tom Williams,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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Befitting of The Cove’s wellness vibes, lunch at Hideaway to nosh on healthy dishes, smoothies and juices while soaking up the serene surrounds.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2025
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Her back is a curved LED screen that becomes part of the constantly shifting surround.—
Kendra Nordin Beato,
The Christian Science Monitor,
13 Mar. 2025
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Early polling is often deemed unreliable as the political climate is rapidly changing.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Apr. 2025
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However, the dismissals have sidelined experts on key topics such as counterterrorism and climate policy—at a time when the U.S. faces escalating global crises, including conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East.—
Lee Habeeb,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Context.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/context. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.
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