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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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
Your unique needs, goals and circumstances require the individualized attention of your own tax and financial professionals whose advice and services will prevail over any information provided in this article.
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Cicely Jones, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
Charles made his statement as inquiries continued into the circumstances of the incident.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 27 May 2025
And to do it under those circumstances must have been overwhelming.
—Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2025
This approach creates zero pressure while acknowledging individual circumstances.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
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Cicely Jones, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
Charles made his statement as inquiries continued into the circumstances of the incident.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 27 May 2025
And to do it under those circumstances must have been overwhelming.
—Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2025
This approach creates zero pressure while acknowledging individual circumstances.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for circumstance
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Since the world is tightly interconnected, controlling the digital destiny of your business is key to managing the risks of the ongoing digital transformation.—
Kevin Korte,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Indiana has found a way to come back from massive deficits multiple times during this playoff run, giving thought to them being the team of destiny.—
Matt Levine,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 May 2025
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This year’s event will be headlined by R&B heartthrob Mario and Hip-Hop vet Jadakiss with additional performances by house music icons and more.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
21 May 2025
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The event was cancelled, however, following the terrorist bomb attack at Manchester Arena the night before.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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The chip company was contacted and made attempts to reach the registered owner, but no luck.—
TJ Macias,
Kansas City Star,
20 May 2025
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Madeline Coleman Williams rockets ahead in 2025’s ‘best of the rest’ battle Williams’ race showed how the Imola contest was about strategy amid the passing challenge, plus a dash of luck.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
18 May 2025
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The episode then cut to black, meaning Ellie's fate will remain up in the air for a few years until Season 3 eventually rolls around.—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
26 May 2025
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The girl must use her brother’s identity to escape death, avoid her fate and rise to power.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
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There are worse things that can be done to good government than junking Humphrey’s Executor, and Trump is busily engaged in many of them.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
29 May 2025
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Viewed from within China, things had been looking up after the world’s two largest economies agreed to dramatically roll back steep tariffs – a conciliatory step in a trade war that had threatened the entire global trading system.—
Steven Jiang,
CNN Money,
29 May 2025
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The Star: This month brings a fresh chance to rebuild your dreams, Aries.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 June 2025
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After the lengthy delay, LAFC had a golden chance on the ensuing free kick, with the ball into América’s box falling for Nathan Ordaz in clear shooting range.—
Avi Creditor,
New York Times,
1 June 2025
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Law enforcement has not said why Phay was in Southern California or provided any possible motivation for the violent incident.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
29 May 2025
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The incident occurred on Cleveland Street near a Sherwin-Williams facility at approximately 1:30 p.m. local time, per KDKA News, citing local police.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
29 May 2025
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There was one fatal accident when a young man in his twenties died in a collision with a vehicle, police chief Laurent Nuñez told reporters, while in the southwestern city of Dax, a 17-year-old died from stab wounds, French media reported.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
1 June 2025
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Medical coverage $75,000 in emergency accident and sickness coverage $250,000 in evacuation and repatriation coverage $750 in emergency dental treatment coverage Pre-existing conditions No coverage for pre-existing conditions within 60 days of your policy’s start date.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
1 June 2025
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“Circumstance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/circumstance. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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