circumstance

[sur-kuhm-stans, -stuhns] / ˈsɜr kəmˌstæns, -stəns /

NOUN

situation, condition

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accident action case cause coincidence crisis detail event fact factor fate incident matter occurrence status thing time

STRONG

adjunct affair article concern contingency destiny doom element episode exigency feature fortuity go happening happenstance intervention item juncture kismet lot occasion particular phase place point portion proviso respect scene stipulation supervention

WEAK

Moira where it's at

Antonyms

STRONGEST

plan

STRONG

whole

Example Sentences

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Cathay Home's lawyer, Ting Geng from Geng and Associates said in a statement that the trademark application was dropped after evaluating the circumstances.

From BBC

When companies did bring in older and more experienced chiefs, it often reflected a scramble in tough circumstances.

From The Wall Street Journal

Lyon prosecutors have yet to give details on the circumstances of the killing.

From Barron's

However, Russia does not extradite its citizens, except in extreme circumstances.

From BBC

The university said it admitted no liability and had "worked diligently to deliver teaching and student support in unprecedented circumstances".

From BBC

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