situational
adjective
sit·u·a·tion·al
ˌsi-chə-ˈwā-sh(ə-)nəl 
1
: of, relating to, or appropriate to a situation
2
: of or relating to situation ethics
situationally
adverb
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Lorazepam is used to relieve anxiety as well as insomnia caused by temporary situational stress (or, in Mrs. Ratliff’s case, a stressful family vacation).
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Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Forward Jayden Ross 2024-25 role: Saw limited time as the second wing off the bench, was used in situational spots as one of UConn’s better defenders but couldn’t find a consistent spot in the rotation.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 29 Mar. 2025
The third round was focused on situational hitting toward the middle of the field with launch angles under 20 degrees.
—Dan Hayes, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
The Sabres are in last place in the Eastern Conference for a lot of reasons, but situational hockey is near the top of the list.
—Matthew Fairburn, The Athletic, 21 Mar. 2025
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Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Forward Jayden Ross 2024-25 role: Saw limited time as the second wing off the bench, was used in situational spots as one of UConn’s better defenders but couldn’t find a consistent spot in the rotation.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 29 Mar. 2025
The third round was focused on situational hitting toward the middle of the field with launch angles under 20 degrees.
—Dan Hayes, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
The Sabres are in last place in the Eastern Conference for a lot of reasons, but situational hockey is near the top of the list.
—Matthew Fairburn, The Athletic, 21 Mar. 2025
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“Situational.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/situational. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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situational
adjective
sit·u·a·tion·al
-shnəl, -shən-ᵊl
: of, relating to, or occurring in a particular set of circumstances
situational impotence
situational hypertension
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