Definition of statusnext
1
as in situation
position with regard to conditions and circumstances let me know if your status changes and you're available to work

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2
as in level
the placement of someone or something in relation to others in a vertical arrangement resented her lowly status in the organization

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Recent Examples of status Some birds aren't protected by federal law because of their invasive status. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 9 May 2026 The new status is the night with no evidence. Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 9 May 2026 Malina also addressed rumors about their status in a 2023 post. Aya Al-Hakim, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026 Mount Dukono has been on the second-highest alert level status since 2008. ABC News, 9 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for status
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Noun
  • Cleveland still has a lot of pressure to win Game 4 at home, and Detroit is still the clear favorite to advance, but facing a close finish in a must-win situation, Harden delivered.
    Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 11 May 2026
  • At the same time, Walmsley went on, situations like the one in Arcadia are forcing an industry-wide reckoning.
    Ava Kofman, New Yorker, 11 May 2026
Noun
  • Toulouse, aware of the level of interest, sanctioned a move in the belief that Canvot would become an outstanding talent.
    Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 13 May 2026
  • The spa One level below the lobby is an enormous indoor swimming pool (caps required) and whirlpool.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 May 2026
Noun
  • With Curtis Jones soon entering the final year of his contract and facing an uncertain future, Mac Allister out of form, Wataru Endo injured and also approaching the last season of his deal, and Trey Nyoni expected to go out on loan, the need for greater competition is clear.
    Gregg Evans, New York Times, 13 May 2026
  • For example, say the Heat were to instead pursue Lauri Markkanen perhaps with Kel’el Ware and Tyler Herro as the hook and then learn those two components could have closed a Giannis deal?
    Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 12 May 2026
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  • Billionaire David Murdock – who held a controlling position at Dole at the time – took a stab at tourism, building a hotel at the base (still there as a Four Season’s resort) and a smaller, more intimate resort at the island peak.
    Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 10 May 2026
  • The labor market gained 38,000 courier and messenger jobs in April, representing roughly a third of all positions added in the month.
    Alex Harring, CNBC, 10 May 2026
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  • Galvin later confronted the man who had messaged Kianna, who told her several different stories, according to Childs’ report.
    Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
  • This story was produced by The Hechinger Report, a nonprofit, independent news organization focused on inequality and innovation in education, and reviewed and distributed by Stacker.
    Stacker, Hartford Courant, 9 May 2026
Noun
  • Novo’s share price has plunged by almost three quarters since its peak in 2024 and has slipped down the ranking of Europe’s most valuable companies.
    Anna Cooban, CNN Money, 7 May 2026
  • Under the previous system, management awarded the company as a whole a ranking for its yearly performance that set the total size of the bonus pool for business units.
    Shawn Tully, Fortune, 6 May 2026
Noun
  • Everton assets will also be big differentials, so again, their players are good picks for those FPL managers chasing rank.
    Abdul Rehman, New York Times, 11 May 2026
  • Buoyed by a circle of alumni, the sophomores have climbed the ranks of the city’s junior varsity debate league.
    Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
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  • Add in the signature fragrance, a welcome cup of tea, and live music that plays throughout the day, and this has to be one of the most Chinese-style hotel lobbies in Beijing’s top echelon of hotels.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 May 2026
  • When a chance encounter with a distraught stranger on a subway goes horribly wrong, Reacher is drawn into a complex and deadly game that pits him against ruthless foes from the highest echelons of power.
    Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 11 May 2026

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“Status.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/status. Accessed 13 May. 2026.

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