Synonyms of situations

situations

noun

plural of situation

1

as in statuses

position with regard to conditions and circumstances

the school's situation is improving with additional financial help

Synonyms & Similar Words

• statuses
• deals
• pictures
• stories
• scenes
• postures
• ranks
• ball games
• footings
• states
• places
• scores
• standings
• spots
• status quos

2

as in positions

an assignment at which one regularly works for pay

there were the usual "situation wanted" postings in the local newspaper

Synonyms & Similar Words

• positions
• jobs
• places
• functions
• posts
• capacities
• appointments
• employments
• connections
• employs
• billets
• berths
• occupations
• professions
• works
• offices
• spots
• pursuits
• tasks
• duties
• businesses
• vocations
• postings
• careers
• services
• practices
• callings
• engagements
• missions
• trades
• livelihoods
• rackets
• gigs
• lines
• livings
• lifeworks

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• avocations
• unemployments

3

as in levels

the placement of someone or something in relation to others in a vertical arrangement

in earlier times people were unable to alter their situation in life, so if you were born a servant, you stayed a servant

he was pleased with his situation among his peers

Synonyms & Similar Words

• levels
• positions
• places
• ranks
• echelons
• rankings
• degrees
• conditions
• stations
• strata
• statuses
• standings
• reaches
• footings
• functions
• rungs
• walks
• estates
• capacities
• orders
• ratings

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of situations

Facing third-and-long situations all day, Philo and the offense looked ordinary. — Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026

The commission voted 7-1 to direct County Attorney Tyrone Wade to look into whether any laws or policies were broken during the consent agenda vote and whether any policies should be adjusted to prevent similar situations in the future. — Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 7 Oct. 2026

Contrived or not, the models appeared to be reasoning about their own situations— forming plans, weighing consequences, anticipating countermoves. — Kevin Roose, Vanity Fair, 7 Oct. 2026

However, Barnes claimed Fort Collins Police has a long-standing practice of not publicly identifying someone before that person has been charged with a crime in most situations. — Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026

But some older elevators are lower tech, which can put residents in risky situations. — Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2026

The 49ers have played from ahead in each of their three games, minimizing obvious passing situations and third-and-longs. — Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 30 Sep. 2026

These features can automatically lock your phone in certain situations or require biometric authentication before sensitive account changes are made. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2026

In fact, airlines are regularly fined by the DOT for violating various federal rules, so travelers should be ready to advocate for themselves when these situations arise. — Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026