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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

Example Sentences

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There are a few technical similarities between the current situation and that of 1990.

From MarketWatch • May 11, 2026

"That wasn't a humiliation but a logical response to a given situation."

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

Guthrie did not mention the situation with her mother’s abduction, but indicated her game show duties will be another step toward normalcy.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

The brokerage remains cautious on the airline given the highly uncertain Middle East situation.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

“I know this situation isn’t what either of you wanted, but I hope you both make the best of it,” Mom said.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin

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