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
What To Know Moore, who joined RHOA in Season 5 and became a central figure, has been outspoken about the circumstances surrounding her suspension.
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Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
While there may be some benefits, health effects will vary depending on individual circumstances and how the diet is followed.
—Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 9 Apr. 2025
Face Challenges Without Fear Every leader runs across difficult circumstances.
—Chris Gallagher, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2025
An inquest held on Monday, April 7, at Nottingham Coroners' Court heard the circumstances surrounding the death of Helaleh Cheraghmakani, BBC News and the Nottingham Post reported.
—David Chiu, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
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Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
While there may be some benefits, health effects will vary depending on individual circumstances and how the diet is followed.
—Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 9 Apr. 2025
Face Challenges Without Fear Every leader runs across difficult circumstances.
—Chris Gallagher, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2025
An inquest held on Monday, April 7, at Nottingham Coroners' Court heard the circumstances surrounding the death of Helaleh Cheraghmakani, BBC News and the Nottingham Post reported.
—David Chiu, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for circumstance
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Your Legacy Starts Today The time to take control of your financial destiny is now.—
Sharon Olson,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Elon Musk proclaims 'the entire destiny of humanity' rests on Wisconsin court election GOP jitters?—
Daniel Wiessner,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2025
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Infantino confirmed in an address to UEFA’s annual congress in Belgrade that the U.S., probably alongside other Concacaf members, had a clear path to stage the event.—
Samindra Kunti,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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To submit events To submit a community event for online publication, email information at least two weeks before the event to lake@orlandosentinel.com.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2025
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In a state with a significant shortage of primary care providers, that meant many low-income residents who use Planned Parenthood for their health care would be out of luck.—
Nina Totenberg,
NPR,
2 Apr. 2025
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Such as participating in games that required social skills mixed in with ingenuity, sprinkled with a dose of luck.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2025
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However, the support crews would meet the same, grim fate.—
Gianluca Mezzofiore,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2025
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Jason Isaacs Has Tricks Up His Sleeves The actor discussed accents, the awkwardness of onscreen nudity and his character’s surprising fate in the season finale.—
Alexis Soloski,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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And also, thinking about thousands of others going through the same thing.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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After the couple’s patient died, the last thing that Teddy wanted to do was discuss the fact that Owen had slept with someone else.—
Charlie Mason,
TVLine,
10 Apr. 2025
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The Wisconsin and Florida votes were the first big electoral test for Republicans since President Trump assumed office on January 20 and made radical chances to U.S. policy regarding international trade, immigration and federal employment.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
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There’s a slight chance Michael could still boogie down the road toward the end of this year for awards season; that isn’t out of the question.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2025
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The incident was later deemed a swatting call, a when a fake 911 report is made in order to activate police response.—
Mackenzie Cummings-Grady,
Billboard,
10 Apr. 2025
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None of the country’s three top circuits have issued any warnings, and one top exhibitor says the vast majority of its showings have been without a major incident.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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Adam DeVine was told to 'stick to the script' on Modern Family after confusing Sofia Vergara with improv DeVine detailed his childhood accident to Entertainment Weekly in 2016.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Her identification was lost in the aftermath of the accident, which complicated the process.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
2 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Circumstance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/circumstance. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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