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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
There’s pressure in these situations, of course, and those pressures get magnified as the postseason extends further and further.
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Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 2 June 2025
Five of Pentacles: A challenging situation this month may leave you feeling isolated or uncertain about your path forward.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 June 2025
He’s considered several options to resolve the situation, hoping to find a compromise that addresses both his wife’s emotional scars and the family’s needs.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 1 June 2025
Other fans even modified Taylor Swift lyrics to fit the situation, showing off their creativity.
—Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 22 May 2025
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Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 2 June 2025
Five of Pentacles: A challenging situation this month may leave you feeling isolated or uncertain about your path forward.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 June 2025
He’s considered several options to resolve the situation, hoping to find a compromise that addresses both his wife’s emotional scars and the family’s needs.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 1 June 2025
Other fans even modified Taylor Swift lyrics to fit the situation, showing off their creativity.
—Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for situation
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The company also plans to acquire Hailey Bieber’s beauty brand Rhode in a deal worth up to $1 billion .—
Pia Singh,
CNBC,
29 May 2025
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And to celebrate the holiday, restaurants across the country have deals and freebies.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
29 May 2025
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A day after going 1-of-15 with runners in scoring position and leaving 13 on base, Florida had stranded 10 runners on base at the time of Holtorf’s homer.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 May 2025
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But the authors found that this advantage when under static compression proved to be a disadvantage when dropping eggs from a height, with the horizontal position emerging as the optimal orientation.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
26 May 2025
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State officials blame this dearth of workers for their chronic inability to meet hiring levels required by the long-running suit — a failure that led a federal judge to hold top officials in contempt of court last year.—
Don Thompson,
Sacbee.com,
30 May 2025
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The decision to move Robinson into the starting lineup for Hart unlocked levels of rotation depth that weren’t immediately obvious before.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
30 May 2025
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Getting players out the door, however, may not be so easy, especially as this most recent promotion will have led to wages rising to reflect the club’s Championship status.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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The Florida Department of Health did not respond to a request for comment on the status of its HIV prevention programs.—
Skyler Swisher,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 May 2025
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Here’s a look at the life lessons the Thunderbirds have learned from their work that can apply to any job or life stage.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
24 May 2025
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One incentive to keep trying is the success of Naïma (Samia Hilmi), who is preparing to move with her child into their own flat and is on track to secure a job as a railway ticket inspector.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
24 May 2025
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Most Popular The whole place crackles with excited anticipation — there’s a real feeling that this is finally their time, a first Champions League, 55 years after their founding.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
1 June 2025
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The chair, for instance, is locked in place so that attendees can get a sense of what Willie’s workspace might be like.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
1 June 2025
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These highlights were written by the reporters and editors who worked on this story.—
Hannah Allam,
ProPublica,
31 May 2025
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This story was originally published May 30, 2025 at 4:45 PM.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
30 May 2025
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Illinois cities Peoria and Decatur top the ranking in affordability, according to SmartAsset.—
Anne Marie D. Lee,
CBS News,
30 May 2025
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Not surprisingly, Florida beaches frequently make it into rankings of the best beaches in the country and even the world.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
30 May 2025
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“Situation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/situation. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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