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• “the combination of circumstances at a given time“
• “the present international situation is dangerous“
• “wondered how such a state of affairs had come about“
• “eternal truths will be neither true nor eternal unless they have fresh meaning for every new social situation- Franklin D.Roosevelt“

Synonyms

• state of affairs the general state of things

• “the unpleasant situation (or position) of having to choose between two evils“
• “found herself in a very fortunate situation“

Synonyms

• position cause to be in an appropriate place, state, or relation ; put into a certain place or abstract location; the particular portion of space occupied by something; a point occupied by troops for tactical reasons ; a way of regarding situations or topics etc.; the arrangement of the body and its limbs; the relative position or standing of things or especially persons in a society; a job in an organization; the spatial property of a place where or way in which something is situated; the appropriate or customary location; (in team sports) the role assigned to an individual player; the act of putting something in a certain place ; a condition or position in which you find yourself; a rationalized mental attitude ; an opinion that is held in opposition to another in an argument or dispute; an item on a list or in a sequence; the post or function properly or customarily occupied or served by another; the act of positing

• “the dangerous situation developed suddenly“
• “that’s quite a situation“
• “no human situation is simple“

• “the sites are determined by highly specific sequences of nucleotides“

Synonyms

• site assign a location to; the piece of land on which something is located (or is to be located); physical position in relation to the surroundings; a computer connected to the internet that maintains a series of web pages on the World Wide Web

• “he occupied a post in the treasury“

Synonyms

• position cause to be in an appropriate place, state, or relation ; put into a certain place or abstract location; the particular portion of space occupied by something; a point occupied by troops for tactical reasons ; a way of regarding situations or topics etc.; the arrangement of the body and its limbs; the relative position or standing of things or especially persons in a society; a job in an organization; the spatial property of a place where or way in which something is situated; the appropriate or customary location; (in team sports) the role assigned to an individual player; the act of putting something in a certain place ; a condition or position in which you find yourself; a rationalized mental attitude ; an opinion that is held in opposition to another in an argument or dispute; an item on a list or in a sequence; the post or function properly or customarily occupied or served by another; the act of positing
• post affix in a public place or for public notice; publicize with, or as if with, a poster; assign to a post; assign to a station ; display, as of records in sports games ; enter on a public list ; transfer (entries) from one account book to another ; ride Western style and bob up and down in the saddle in rhythm with a horse’s trotting gait ; mark with a stake; place so as to be noticed; cause to be directed or transmitted to another place; mark or expose as infamous; the position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand; military installation at which a body of troops is stationed; a job in an organization; an upright consisting of a piece of timber or metal fixed firmly in an upright position; United States aviator who in 1933 made the first solo flight around the world (1899-1935) ; United States female author who wrote a book and a syndicated newspaper column on etiquette (1872-1960) ; United States manufacturer of breakfast cereals and Postum (1854-1914) ; any particular collection of letters or packages that is delivered; a pole or stake set up to mark something (as the start or end of a race track); the system whereby messages are transmitted via the post office; the delivery and collection of letters and packages
• berth provide with a berth ; secure in or as if in a berth or dock; come into or dock at a wharf; a job in an organization; a place where a craft can be made fast ; a bed on a ship or train
• office place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed; an administrative unit of government; the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group; (of a government or government official) holding an office means being in power; professional or clerical workers in an office; a religious rite or service prescribed by ecclesiastical authorities; a job in an organization
• spot catch sight of ; detect with the senses; mar or impair with a flaw; make a spot or mark onto; become spotted; mark with a spot or spots so as to allow easy recognition; a point located with respect to surface features of some region; a short section or illustration (as between radio or tv programs or in a magazine) that is often used for advertising ; an outstanding characteristic; a blemish made by dirt; a small contrasting part of something; a section of an entertainment that is assigned to a specific performer or performance; a business establishment for entertainment; a job in an organization; a slight attack of illness; a small piece or quantity of something; a mark on a die or on a playing card (shape depending on the suit) ; a lamp that produces a strong beam of light to illuminate a restricted area; a playing card with a specified number of pips on it to indicate its value; an act that brings discredit to the person who does it
• billet provide housing for (military personnel) ; a short personal letter; lodging for military personnel (especially in a private home) ; a job in an organization
• place put into a certain place or abstract location; place somebody in a particular situation or location; assign a rank or rating to; assign a location to; to arrange for; take a place in a competition; intend (something) to move towards a certain goal; recognize as being; assign to (a job or a home) ; locate; estimate; identify the location or place of; make an investment; assign to a station ; finish second or better in a horse or dog race; sing a note with the correct pitch ; a point located with respect to surface features of some region; any area set aside for a particular purpose; an abstract mental location; a general vicinity; the post or function properly or customarily occupied or served by another; a particular situation; where you live at a particular time; a job in an organization; the particular portion of space occupied by something; proper or designated social situation; a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane); the passage that is being read; proper or appropriate position or location; a public square with room for pedestrians; an item on a list or in a sequence; a blank area