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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With the context of knowing the films are a trilogy, the description sounds a bit like the Before Sunrise franchise, minus the European cities.
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Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 23 July 2025
In a video posted to her TikTok on July 14, Morgan unpacked her list of predictions for the new baby, using context from some of Paytas' previous posts and interviews.
—Tabitha Parent, People.com, 23 July 2025
To put The Boss Baby in some context, Netflix’s all-time Top 10 movie list on the Tudum website has 2021’s Red Notice on top with 230M views after 91 days.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 23 July 2025
This story has been updated with additional context and developments.
—Kit Maher, CNN Money, 23 July 2025
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Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 23 July 2025
In a video posted to her TikTok on July 14, Morgan unpacked her list of predictions for the new baby, using context from some of Paytas' previous posts and interviews.
—Tabitha Parent, People.com, 23 July 2025
To put The Boss Baby in some context, Netflix’s all-time Top 10 movie list on the Tudum website has 2021’s Red Notice on top with 230M views after 91 days.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 23 July 2025
This story has been updated with additional context and developments.
—Kit Maher, CNN Money, 23 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for context
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Charities and Planned Giving For charities and planning giving experts, these complications will need to be addressed to help donors in the new environment.—
Martin Shenkman,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Some of the 50-plus people who spoke to BBC News also contributed to the Banijay inquiry, describing incidents that happened across a range of shows Wallace featured on, but also in environments like night clubs and award ceremonies.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
14 July 2025
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The drink embodies the elated atmosphere of watching the band play live, says Panis.—
Logan Holland,
People.com,
25 July 2025
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With only six months left before implementation, one wonders: Will it be further delayed? Forests play a critical role in absorbing carbon from the atmosphere.—
Simi Thambi,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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Other key features include a Sonos surround system and Lutron automatic blinds throughout, plus raised garden beds set alongside an irrigated yard and plants.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
8 July 2025
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Both add tone-on-tone details including wood panels on the doors and dash, narrow slashes of chrome and a rose gold surround on the floating center console which nicely sets it apart from the storage bin beneath.—
Scotty Reiss,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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Are Nectarines and Peaches Seasonal Fruit? Peaches and nectarines have been cultivated for growth in a wide variety of climates and regions across the globe.—
Hannah Coakley,
Verywell Health,
21 July 2025
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The investing climate is largely rewarding risk—and most investors are happy to accept the gains.—
Catherine Brock,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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“Context.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/context. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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