as in environment
the circumstances, conditions, or objects by which one is surrounded
in the context of the Great Depression, communism had a certain allure for some disillusioned Americans
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Recent Examples of context
The weight and importance of these three skill sets are dictated by the context the leader operates within.
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Tony Gambill, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
In this context, the work within the Jewish community is equally vital.
—Rabbi Kenneth Brander, Chicago Tribune, 24 Jan. 2025
In the context of drug cartels, prosecutors could potentially use this charge against a whole range of actors, including cartel members, the street gangs in the U.S. that sell the narcotics, as well as anyone who provides financial or logistical support.
—Ryan Lucas, NPR, 24 Jan. 2025
This change coincides with the wider cultural context of a new Trump administration that has actively heightened discussions about online freedom of expression.
—Dan Fitzpatrick, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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Tony Gambill, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
In this context, the work within the Jewish community is equally vital.
—Rabbi Kenneth Brander, Chicago Tribune, 24 Jan. 2025
In the context of drug cartels, prosecutors could potentially use this charge against a whole range of actors, including cartel members, the street gangs in the U.S. that sell the narcotics, as well as anyone who provides financial or logistical support.
—Ryan Lucas, NPR, 24 Jan. 2025
This change coincides with the wider cultural context of a new Trump administration that has actively heightened discussions about online freedom of expression.
—Dan Fitzpatrick, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for context
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Natural disasters force us to think about the diffuse damage caused by systemic neglect and unlivable environments over a period of time.—
Catherine Coleman Flowers,
TIME,
28 Jan. 2025
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Bubb said that pilots operating in these conditions must undergo additional instruction to demonstrate their ability to manage the challenging environment.—
Barbara A. Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Jan. 2025
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The film captures the atmosphere of Iran in the 1980s and ’90s remarkably well for having been shot in Italy and directed by an Israeli who has never set foot in the country.—
Arash Azizi,
The Atlantic,
26 Jan. 2025
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Its woodsy accents and cozy atmosphere are sure to draw you in.—
Katelyn Squiers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Jan. 2025
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Not to mention that several reported on-road issues, as well as faced uncertainty surround regulations and liabilities.—
Michael Wayland,
CNBC,
17 Jan. 2025
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But hiking in this gem of Appalachia and surround wilderness areas are back in full swing.—
Erica Zazo,
Outside Online,
9 Jan. 2025
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The display rooms chronicle the political climate of the 1920s and ’30s.—
Laurel Graeber,
New York Times,
22 Jan. 2025
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Despite the cold start to the week, weather experts predict that Florida's climate will return to normal seasonal temperatures as the cold front moves eastward.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Context.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/context. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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