context

noun

ˈkän-ˌtekst How to pronounce context (audio)
Definition of contextnext
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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Recent Examples of context Then, instead of admitting wrongdoing when news of the surveillance came to light, the FWC doubled down, releasing a page of cutouts of social-media posts, stripped of context and identity. — Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Aug. 2026 Moreover, the volatile regional context underscores the need for innovative risk management. — Yoel Guzansky, Foreign Affairs, 3 Aug. 2026 The indicator is back to neutral, which in the context of a rising trend with both moving averages still pointed up, reads as a pause. — Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 3 Aug. 2026 So much so, a conversation could become unnecessarily complicated as a result of everyone reacting to the tone, instead of the context. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 2 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for context
Recent Examples of Synonyms for context
  1. environment
  2. atmosphere
  3. surround
  4. climate
Noun
  • The toxic environment eventually pushed Jagetz to her breaking point.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026
  • That prospect creates a difficult environment for startups attempting to train another broad language model.
    — Gerui Wang, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of environment
Noun
  • The new South Field Club, scheduled to debut before UCLA's 2026 football season, will provide premium hospitality for approximately 1,000 guests while creating a dramatic player entrance that enhances both recruiting and game-day atmosphere.
    — Tim Genske, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • There is no set temperature at which one forms, Giannaros said; what is needed is the kind of atmosphere that breeds dry thunderstorms — very hot, very dry air near the ground, with cooler and moister air above it.
    — Thomas Adamson, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026
Definition of atmosphere
Noun
  • Kia America The X-Line SX’s available heated and ventilated seats, driver memory system, heated steering wheel, panoramic roof and surround-view camera would not have appeared in a mainstream subcompact SUV a few years ago.
    — Karl Brauer, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • One skyscraper amidst a sea of them, the Four Seasons San Francisco at Embarcadero blends in with its surrounds.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 July 2026
Definition of surround
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  • Khosla Ventures, a heavy backer of artificial intelligence along with climate and healthcare start-ups, was the first venture capital firm to invest in OpenAI.
    — Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • To mitigate those losses, scientists are developing a wide range of tools—combining advances in genetics, breeding, and crop physiology—to make agriculture more resilient to climate risks.
    — Derek Norman, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of climate

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“Context.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/context. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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