Synonyms for state of affairs
state of affairs

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1. situation, state of affairsnoun

   the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

   "the present international situation is dangerous"; "wondered how such a state of affairs had come about"; "eternal truths will be neither true nor eternal unless they have fresh meaning for every new social situation"- Franklin D.Roosevelt

   Synonyms:
   position, spot, site, post, office, situation, berth, billet, place

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1. Boris Johnson:

   That's just the reality, because in the end, a sovereign, united country must have a single customs territory. When the UK withdraws from the EU that must be the state of affairs that we have.

2. Brad Whitt:

   It was an absolute shock, what a sad commentary on the state of affairs in America – when we cannot even allow the flags to fly if they are in a church building.

3. International Women:

   I'm very upset with the state of affairs right now, i always try to be optimistic. I think that freedom will prevail. And I don't dictate who buys my clothing in a store.

4. Douglas Hercher:

   That's the state of affairs right now, you're going to see those retailers reducing their footprint to bring their costs in line with their sales. ... I think rental rates are going to have to come down tremendously to attract tenancy to those spaces.

5. Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu:

   It was not possible to realize any of the options in my mind during the meeting today with Bahceli, the current state of affairs does not point to the possibility of a coalition. I will return the mandate if necessary after discussing it with the president.