Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

situation

[sich-oo-ey-shuhn] / ˌsɪtʃ uˈeɪ ʃən /




Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

“For hourly matching, the infrastructure doesn’t exist and the markets don’t exist either. Mandating something in that situation is just a leap into the abyss, which is why we have a progressive approach,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

SpaceX is in a similar situation, although investors aren’t as dismissive of its main revenue engine: the connectivity business.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

He said Iran needed to re-assess the situation, adding that any diplomatic process required a minimum of stability.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

In the meantime, Smith could catch in an emergency situation.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 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




Vocabulary lists containing situation


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "situation" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com