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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
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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“To deny that only prolongs the situation and puts off any way of reckoning with it. We have to face it in order to understand that it’s within our human nature.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

"We're certainly keeping an eye on this situation," Toyota said.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

He said the situation was extremely frustrating but he was hopeful that there may be a paramedic job available for him in Canada.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

“But also, I just wish people would calm down ... try to talk to us, try to engage with us and help de-escalate the situation, instead of making it worse.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

I wonder how best to explain our situation to my darling little six-year-old cousin.

From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar

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