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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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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
However, Piedmont Police Department, CHP’s special investigations unit and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the event.
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Chase Hunter, The Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2025
Under what circumstances can the employee’s base salary be reduced?
—Allbusiness, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
The Biden administration argued that abortions must be allowed in those circumstances, citing a federal law that requires emergency rooms to perform necessary care for anyone who comes through the door.
—Tina Reed, Axios, 4 Mar. 2025
While many companies have standard vacation policies, there are often circumstances where additional time off is granted based on negotiations, role responsibilities, or retention efforts.
—Johnny C. Taylor Jr., USA TODAY, 4 Mar. 2025
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Chase Hunter, The Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2025
Under what circumstances can the employee’s base salary be reduced?
—Allbusiness, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
The Biden administration argued that abortions must be allowed in those circumstances, citing a federal law that requires emergency rooms to perform necessary care for anyone who comes through the door.
—Tina Reed, Axios, 4 Mar. 2025
While many companies have standard vacation policies, there are often circumstances where additional time off is granted based on negotiations, role responsibilities, or retention efforts.
—Johnny C. Taylor Jr., USA TODAY, 4 Mar. 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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Koster previously won silver in the event at the 2015 European Indoor Championships and had finished second in her qualifying race before the incident in the final this weekend.—
Julia Andersen,
CNN,
10 Mar. 2025
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Coordinate Non-Event Marketing Integrated marketing keeps the event benefits going.—
Karolyn Raphael,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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She’s decided to trust her luck, even if life hasn’t always been kind to her.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
10 Mar. 2025
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However, there was quite a bit of luck in the chip.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
9 Mar. 2025
Noun
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While the fate of that specific artist is currently unknown, one interesting thing has happened in the wake of this.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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Over the last 58 years, the fates of the Druze in the Golan have diverged sharply.—
Uriel Heilman,
New York Daily News,
2 Mar. 2025
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Best was the gritty leader Mount Carmel needed Wednesday night when things got tough down the stretch.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Mar. 2025
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Luckily, Pattinson manages to keep things buoyant without diluting the late-capitalism metaphors or the melancholy existentialism.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
6 Mar. 2025
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At 6:13 of the period, the Blue Jackets went to the power play with a chance to push the lead to 4-1.—
Aaron Portzline,
The Athletic,
10 Mar. 2025
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The pandemic gave many people more time at home and a chance to rethink their relationship to work.—
Aatish Bhatia,
New York Times,
10 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The incidents caused traffic tie-ups, as concerned parents were diverted from the schools to nearby staging areas.—
Robert McCoppin,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Mar. 2025
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The incident prompted officials to halt Coaster train service at the station for more than an hour.—
Karen Kucher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Only two new plants have been started since that accident.—
David Pogue,
CBS News,
9 Mar. 2025
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Amid it all, Mickey perishes over and over, until an accident causes two Mickeys to be alive at once.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Circumstance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/circumstance. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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