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

STRONGEST

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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How much of a red flag is his financial situation?

From MarketWatch

Sheffield Wednesday fans hoping for greater clarity on their situation got it today – and it's good news.

From BBC

"The situation at the border with Belarus is worsening, with the growing incursions of smuggling balloons into Lithuania's airspace," the European Commission chief wrote on X following talks with Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda.

From Barron's

While a small number of affected planes are in service, Airbus hasn’t identified any immediate safety risk, according to a person familiar with the situation.

From The Wall Street Journal

The situation seemed a little confusing at first.

From BBC

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