in context

phrase

1
: in a sentence with other words
To really know a word, you must be able to use it in context.
2
: while thinking about the group of conditions that exist where and when something happens
We need to consider these events in context.

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In a post on X confirming SpaceX's debt raise, Musk put those challenges in context . — Zev Fima, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2026 While biblical in context, the piece also speaks to contemporary anxiety. — Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026 This allows the system to identify actions that may appear harmless individually but become dangerous in context. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2026 Even if the record is a loss in context as far as the battle is concerned. — Michael Saponara, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in context

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“In context.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20context. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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