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as in position
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 level
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 situation
The Egypt forward’s immaculate ability to receive long balls in the most uncomfortable situations is only bettered by his threatening runs behind the opponent’s defence.
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Ahmed Walid, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
In these more painful situations, a topical corticosteroid can be rubbed onto the canker to soothe the area.
—Matt Fuchs, TIME, 26 Feb. 2025
Like a chameleon, the 5-foot-6 senior has the uncanny ability to adapt to any opponent, game situation or even time of year.
—Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2025
There are no situations similar to, say, Peyton Manning joining the Denver Broncos for one last shot at Super Bowl glory.
—Mike Jones, The Athletic, 14 Feb. 2025
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Ahmed Walid, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
In these more painful situations, a topical corticosteroid can be rubbed onto the canker to soothe the area.
—Matt Fuchs, TIME, 26 Feb. 2025
Like a chameleon, the 5-foot-6 senior has the uncanny ability to adapt to any opponent, game situation or even time of year.
—Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2025
There are no situations similar to, say, Peyton Manning joining the Denver Broncos for one last shot at Super Bowl glory.
—Mike Jones, The Athletic, 14 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for situation
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Even still, Holmberg, who needs a new deal after this season (RFA), might be worth hanging onto as a depth forward who can play anywhere in a pinch (with real limitations offensively).—
Jonas Siegel,
The Athletic,
22 Feb. 2025
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Families and others rallied again Saturday night in Tel Aviv to pressure Netanyahu's government for a deal to bring everyone else home.—
WAFAA SHURAFA,
TIME,
22 Feb. 2025
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Lutnick, 63, was a key player during Trump's political transition, working to help fill some 4,000 political positions in the federal government.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025
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There’s no one position to use your rabbit vibrator, so find the one that’s best for you.—
Amanda Chatel,
Glamour,
19 Feb. 2025
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The main level also includes two bedrooms, a laundry space and many windows that provide all-season views of the woodland setting.—
Richard Lane,
USA TODAY,
24 Feb. 2025
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In 2023, Shiffrin named Karin Harjo, a veteran coach at every level in both the U.S. and Canada, as her head coach, replacing Mike Day, who had worked with her for seven years.—
Matthew Futterman,
The Athletic,
23 Feb. 2025
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Noem will have until July 12 to extend or terminate the status, per the National Law Review.—
Julia Gomez,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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After all, who wouldn’t want to live in a world in which those who have talent and work hard succeed; a world in which success and status are determined by the actual value someone adds to society?—
Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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Another was fired just a month into her job after relocating more than 1,700 miles to take it.—
Zac Anderson,
USA TODAY,
18 Feb. 2025
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Saving up for a cross-country adventure, Petito worked various jobs, including as a pharmacy technician and working at Taco Bell.—
Barry Levitt,
TIME,
17 Feb. 2025
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Perhaps a sign of the times, the drama series debuted in second place on the English-language TV list with 19.1M views.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
25 Feb. 2025
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The open-source system provides street addresses for people or places that don’t have one.—
Angelica Mari,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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In the red light district of Paris sits a viral, visually stunning basketball court that has become revered, as Eduardo Tansley writes in a fun story today.—
Alex Kirshner,
The Athletic,
23 Feb. 2025
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Leaders must ask what actions and strategies will tell a better story about their company’s future growth prospects.—
Dev Patnaik,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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Luminate, the independent data provider to the Billboard charts, completes a thorough review of all data submissions used in compiling the weekly chart rankings.—
Keith Caulfield,
Billboard,
23 Feb. 2025
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That stretch of victories earned Hooker the No. 14 ranking in the 155-pound division against the No. 5 ranked Edson Barboza in the co-main event of a UFC on FOX card.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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“Situation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/situation. Accessed 2 Mar. 2025.
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