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as in declared
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as in said
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as in expressed
to convey in appropriate or telling terms
please state the vehicle's mechanical problem as clearly and briefly as possible
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as in told
to express (a thought or emotion) in words
"I believe this theory is wrong," she stated
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as in voiced
to make known (as an idea, emotion, or opinion)
everyone has a right to state his or her opinion, no matter how unpopular it may be
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Recent Examples of stated
Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 22 Feb. 2026
Following his first campaign, Jackson formed the nonprofit National Rainbow Coalition with the stated purpose of affording minority Americans a greater political voice.
—Patricio Chile, ABC News, 17 Feb. 2026
Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2026
The elderly elephant did not sustain any injuries during her brief trip away from home, the release stated.
—Yi-Jin Yu, ABC News, 30 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
Its stated goal is to raise $500,000 for his daughters, Billie, 15, and Georgia, 14.
—Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 22 Feb. 2026
Following his first campaign, Jackson formed the nonprofit National Rainbow Coalition with the stated purpose of affording minority Americans a greater political voice.
—Patricio Chile, ABC News, 17 Feb. 2026
Verb
Those funds were supposed to be paid to Pinnacol, after which the company would pay Gonzalez a commission, the indictment stated.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2026
The elderly elephant did not sustain any injuries during her brief trip away from home, the release stated.
—Yi-Jin Yu, ABC News, 30 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stated
Adjective
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Step 3: Don’t follow through on said promise, infuriate and alienate fans.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
21 Mar. 2026
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The study included ticket prices, which were primary and resale from Ticketmaster, food and drinks, and parking for said family.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
21 Mar. 2026
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Along with margins not in the speaker’s favor, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (R-MO), who helped do much of the heavy lifting during the first reconciliation process, publicly expressed doubt that another reconciliation bill can be passed.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Mar. 2026
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For months, residents along that stretch of the project have expressed concerns regarding its design and impact.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Mar. 2026
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This would mark the largest monthly increase dating back to October 1990, Doyle told clients in a March 25 note.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2026
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Local election officials told the county Board of Supervisors last month that the complaint was unfounded.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 Mar. 2026
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But among those who are slated to speak are big names in the MAGA movement who have voiced conflicting views on the Iran war.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Mar. 2026
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Officials in San Francisco have voiced support for removing Chavez's name from public institutions.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The Improvement District will continue to distribute funds and accept applications for the Home Repair Grant Program – allocating up to $10,000 for specified repairs.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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To find the right actors for that job, Farris and her team sort through a mountain of self-tapes in the first round, asking people to improvise for two minutes on a specified topic.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
25 Mar. 2026
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One friend uttered an expletive after taking a bite of the super-tasty, uber-tender steak, and soon after, the meat disappeared.—
Jess Fleming,
Twin Cities,
19 Mar. 2026
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Today, Anthropic is so big, so powerful, that every word uttered by its CEO is a potential news story.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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Acuña’s legs contributed to Vargas’ sixth RBI, which gave the Sox a 9-3 lead.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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The news didn't impact Chicago early, as an uncontested one-handed slam by Matas Buzelis gave the Bulls an early 5-2 lead and led to an angry timeout by Spurs coach Mitch Johnson 71 seconds into the game.—
CBS Chicago Team,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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In the nineteen-forties, Harlem twice elected a city councilman, Ben Davis, who was an avowed, card-carrying member of the Communist Party and ended up serving five years in prison under an anti-Communist law.—
Eric Lach,
New Yorker,
8 June 2025
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An avowed foodie, Favreau learned some impressive knife skills for the role.—
Eliana Dockterman,
TIME,
21 Dec. 2024
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“Stated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stated. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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