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situation

[sich-oo-ey-shuhn] / ˌsɪtʃ uˈeɪ ʃən /
NOUN
place of activity
Synonyms
STRONGEST
position
STRONG
bearings direction footing latitude locale locality location locus longitude post seat setting site spot stage station whereabouts
WEAK
where
NOUN
circumstances, status
Synonyms
STRONGEST
case condition place plight position scene
STRONG
ballgame bargain capacity character footing mode picture posture rank sphere stage standing standpoint state station
WEAK
how things stack up like it is size of it state of affairs status quo
Antonyms
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unemployment
NOUN
employment status
Synonyms
STRONGEST
job place position trade
STRONG
appointment berth billet capacity connection employment engagement hire office placement post profession spot
Antonyms
STRONGEST
fun unemployment

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Experts say there is some momentum in mortgage rate reductions, but the situation remains delicate with borrowers still exposed to the possibility of sudden shifts in mortgage costs.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

“And if you have a situation where your kid can come to you, then you’re in a good situation right there.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

Navy released an advisory Friday adding that the munitions situation is “not fully understood,” meaning that boats should “consider avoidance of that area” for now.

From Slate • Apr. 17, 2026

But Lori soon learns that the situation is more complicated than it seems.

From Salon • Apr. 17, 2026

I hate when people immediately try to explain why a bad situation isn’t so bad after all.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller

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