1
as in destiny
a state or end that seemingly has been decided beforehand
the condemned murderer seemed indifferent to his circumstance
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2
as in event
something that happens
due to unexpected circumstances, the test will be postponed
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as in luck
the uncertain course of events
I was a victim of circumstance, for nothing that I could have done would have made a difference
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Recent Examples of circumstance
Under some circumstances, the transition seems to be continuous.
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Michael Irving, New Atlas, 20 Feb. 2025
The examination also hopes to answer questions about the circumstances of their deaths.
—Chris Kenning, USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2025
In life, those who move forward in a positive way usually get lucky in difficult circumstances.
—Amy Lawrence, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025
When to Avoid Zoloft Completely The prescribing information for Zoloft lists several contraindications, which means Zoloft should never be taken under these circumstances.
—Karen Berger, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 20 Feb. 2025
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Michael Irving, New Atlas, 20 Feb. 2025
The examination also hopes to answer questions about the circumstances of their deaths.
—Chris Kenning, USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2025
In life, those who move forward in a positive way usually get lucky in difficult circumstances.
—Amy Lawrence, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025
When to Avoid Zoloft Completely The prescribing information for Zoloft lists several contraindications, which means Zoloft should never be taken under these circumstances.
—Karen Berger, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 20 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for circumstance
Noun
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The themes of destiny, redemption, and sacrifice never get old.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
28 Feb. 2025
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If names can influence destinies, Gypsy Wood was always meant to be a showgirl.—
Julie Lasky,
New York Times,
21 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The Commission’s recent Enforcement Advisory to the radio industry as a whole stated that manipulating airplay based on artist participation in station events without proper disclosure violates federal laws.—
Thania Garcia,
Variety,
26 Feb. 2025
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Pryor gets to direct the talented teams who curate the exhibits and the museum’s events.—
Bridgette Bartlett Royall,
Essence,
26 Feb. 2025
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The discovery was a stroke of geological luck; Zhurong's beach would probably have eroded away into something unrecognizable over the last 3.5 billion years if it hadn't been buried beneath those 33 feet of rocky, dusty debris from asteroid impacts, volcanoes and dust storms.—
Kiona N. Smith,
Space.com,
25 Feb. 2025
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The manager said the bank that approved the loan had tried contacting the woman for about two months without any luck.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
24 Feb. 2025
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The result is a season that’s ludicrous in plot yet freshly unsettling in its portrayal of how people can become resigned to their fate.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
18 Feb. 2025
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The far away country was Czechoslovakia and so off Chamberlain flew to meet Hitler in Munich to decide the fate of the Czechoslovaks without them at the table with the big powers.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
18 Feb. 2025
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One thing, however, stood out: a heavily bandaged left wrist.—
C. Isaiah Smalls II,
Miami Herald,
22 Feb. 2025
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But ignorance is also power if not knowing certain things or leaving certain things unexamined permit you to continue in your life and not be paralyzed.—
Sean Illing,
Vox,
22 Feb. 2025
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The Bears are projected to have north of $75 million in salary-cap space heading into free agency and will have their chances to be major players in addressing significant needs.—
Dan Wiederer,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2025
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Given that $$$4U was immediately positioned as Drake’s primary vehicle to regain his cultural and commercial footing post-beef, the album never really had a chance to exist as a sincere moment of collaboration.—
Carl Lamarre,
Billboard,
25 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Current case numbers include those that occurred between the initial 2018 incident and now, as the outbreak is ongoing. Need a break?—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA TODAY,
23 Feb. 2025
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Footage of the incident, captured on a livestream camera, showed a plume of smoke bursting out and debris flying through the air.—
Abigail Adams,
People.com,
22 Feb. 2025
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The Nets did follow up that accident by becoming the first team all season to fail to score 100 points against the Washington Wizards.—
Law Murray,
The Athletic,
25 Feb. 2025
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In addition to the sheriff’s office, the Carpentersville and West Dundee fire departments and the Carpentersville Police Department also responded to the accident scene, a West Dundee fire department news release said.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Feb. 2025
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“Circumstance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/circumstance. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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