situation
noun
sit·u·a·tion
ˌsi-chə-ˈwā-shən 
1
2
archaic
: state of health
3
a
: position or place of employment : post entry 6, job
b
: position in life : status
4
: position with respect to conditions and circumstances
5
a
: relative position or combination of circumstances at a certain moment
b
: a critical, trying, or unusual state of affairs : problem
c
: a particular or striking complex of affairs at a stage in the action of a narrative or drama
Examples of situation in a Sentence
He's in a bad situation.
You may find yourself in a situation where you lose control of the vehicle.
How is your financial situation?
I'm worried about the current political situation.
My parents are retired and in a good situation.
I have a situation that I have to deal with at the moment.
The house is in a wonderful situation overlooking the valley.
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Kane said this new program will be unique because a social worker and peer support advocate will present and ready to assist anyone working through a difficult situation or needing more assistance.
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Shelby Slade, AZCentral.com, 21 July 2025
Acknowledge the situation directly during a crisis David encourages leaders to not let rumors fill the information vacuum, adding companies that immediately address the situation with clear communication prevent the spread of dangerous misinformation.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 20 July 2025
With more than 4,000 Haitians already killed this year and armed gangs expanding to other regions of the country, Haitians face a dire situation marked by widespread violence, rape, kidnapping, armed robbery, lack of access to basic resources and governmental collapse.
—Jacqueline Charles Miami Herald, Arkansas Online, 20 July 2025
Radke also alleged that Lee had threatened him over the situation, a claim Furlan backed up in her video.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 20 July 2025
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Shelby Slade, AZCentral.com, 21 July 2025
Acknowledge the situation directly during a crisis David encourages leaders to not let rumors fill the information vacuum, adding companies that immediately address the situation with clear communication prevent the spread of dangerous misinformation.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 20 July 2025
With more than 4,000 Haitians already killed this year and armed gangs expanding to other regions of the country, Haitians face a dire situation marked by widespread violence, rape, kidnapping, armed robbery, lack of access to basic resources and governmental collapse.
—Jacqueline Charles Miami Herald, Arkansas Online, 20 July 2025
Radke also alleged that Lee had threatened him over the situation, a claim Furlan backed up in her video.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 20 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for situation
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“Situation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/situation. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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situation
noun
sit·u·a·tion
ˌsich-ə-ˈwā-shən
1
a
: the way in which something is placed in relation to its surroundings
b
3
: position with respect to conditions and circumstances
the military situation
4
: relative position or combination of events and conditions at a particular moment
Medical Definition
situation
noun
sit·u·a·tion
ˌsich-ə-ˈwā-shən
1
: the way in which something is placed in relation to its surroundings
2
: the total set of physical, social, and psychocultural factors that act upon an individual in orienting and conditioning his or her behavior
3
: relative position or combination of circumstances at a particular moment
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