1
as in situation
position with regard to conditions and circumstances let me know if your status changes and you're available to work

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as in level
the placement of someone or something in relation to others in a vertical arrangement resented her lowly status in the organization

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Recent Examples of status What to know about Kentucky's Amendment 2 Supporters argued that passing the amendment would create more opportunities and lead to better outcomes for students, regardless of economic status. Hannah Pinski, The Courier-Journal, 5 Nov. 2024 Trailing behind González and Dalmau in the polls is Jesús Manuel Ortiz of the Popular Democratic Party (PDP), which advocates for maintaining Puerto Rico's territorial status. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024 There’s a charging dock included, and LED lights on the appliance indicate its battery status. Shea Simmons, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024 The undamaged ballots were set to be processed on Monday, and voters who cast their ballots between Saturday at 3:30 p.m. and Monday at 3 a.m. PT could call to check on the status of their ballot. Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 29 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for status 
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Noun
  • What is the proper procedure in a situation like this?
    Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
  • Vele has quickly developed that trust from Nix and turned himself into a regular target in critical situations.
    Parker Gabriel, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • For comparison, the Peloton Tread goes up 12.5mph and can incline to a 12.5% grade, while Echelon Strides similarly go up to 12.5mph and offer 12 levels of incline.
    PCMAG, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
  • Some offer funding to ensure a baseline level of service.
    Audrey Dutton, ProPublica, 11 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • Who pays for a replacement roof often comes down to who has more bargaining power, and the inability to obtain insurance coverage has the potential to kill deals, agents report.
    Aldo Svaldi, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
  • In today’s deal, North’s leap to four hearts is preemptive, and West doubles that outrage with his 23 high-card points.
    Frank Stewart, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • Stand up for yourself and your rights, and make your position clear.
    Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
  • Ortiz previously held positions in the L.A. County GOP and Orange County GOP.
    Hanna Kang, Orange County Register, 7 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • This story originally published on businessden.com.
    Max Scheinblum, The Denver Post, 13 Nov. 2024
  • Sign up for Dispatches to get stories like this one as soon as they are published.
    April Ehrlich, ProPublica, 12 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • Las Lomas and Gunn enter the rankings, San Ramon Valley, Archbishop Riordan rise after winning regular-season finales.
    Joseph Dycus, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
  • Tulane 8-2 98 – Dropped out of rankings: Iowa State (17), Pittsburgh (23), Vanderbilt (24).
    Eric Olson, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • His experience within Interpol's ranks positions him to lead initiatives aimed at enhancing member collaboration and expanding resources for complex investigations, especially in areas including cybersecurity and organized crime.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Blockchain gaming firm Immutable says it has been warned of an SEC lawsuit, joining the ranks of Uniswap, Kraken, OpenSea, Coinbase and others.
    Brady Dale, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • The top echelons of Leadville society were those on the winning side of the mining equation.
    James Dziezynski, Outside Online, 10 Nov. 2024
  • The clampdown formed part of wider measures aimed at the upper echelons, with private equity bosses, private schools, second homes and private jets all faced with new levies.
    Karen Gilchrist, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024

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“Status.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/status. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

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