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Definitions

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

Example Sentences

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While the plan is for voluntary service, if the security situation worsens or if too few volunteers came forward, a form of compulsory military service could be considered.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

We’ve just tried to keep a growth mindset of it all and try to let every situation teach us.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

The former President informed the Clinton Administration that he intended to take up a prior offer from the North Koreans to visit and try to defuse the situation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

It appears investors are looking beyond the current Mideast situation.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

In the right situation, a nap and a snack could sometimes be put off for a little exploring.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.