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context

noun

ˈkän-ˌtekst

Definition of context

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 Indeed, there is a politicized context surrounding the prosecution. — Arie Perliger, The Conversation, 31 Aug. 2026 Yet many Jews then and now objected to the idea that bringing up Israel’s war in Lebanon was appropriate context when discussing a synagogue attack. — Andrew Lapin, Sun Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2026 This was the context for Justice Brewer’s remarks about Philip sober restraining Philip drunk. — Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026 The National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) insists that too much of a good thing is just a myth, at least in the context of the sport. — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for context

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Survey methods include live capture, audio recordings and sampling their genetic material from the environment.

— Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 28 Aug. 2026
From skin tones to outfit styles,families can personalize the companion in a way that feels more emotionally connected to their home environment.

— Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of environment

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One Rassvet satellite from the March launch never made any significant maneuvers and reentered the atmosphere in June.

— Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 2 Sep. 2026
We were immediately drawn to the world of this Tamil-language psychological horror, with its mystery, atmosphere, emotional depth and sustained tension.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of atmosphere

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Inside is a sea of gold, covering the full-width instrument panel and gauges, the radio surround, and dash-top ash tray.

— Howard Walker, Robb Report, 31 Aug. 2026
That attention to authenticity continues at the fireplace, where a traditional 1920s sunburst brick pattern remains intact under a new marble surround and quartzite slab hearth.

— David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of surround

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Storm tracker Doyle Rice and Dinah Voyles Pulver are national correspondents for USA TODAY, with a focus on weather and climate.

— Doyle Rice, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
But this farm in landlocked Burkina Faso is part of national efforts to reduce overall reliance on imports and adapt to an ever-harsher climate in the dry heat of Africa’s Sahel region.

— ABC News, ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026

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