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as in nation
a body of people composed of one or more nationalities usually with its own territory and government
the British monarch is the head of state, while the prime minister is the head of the government
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2
as in dignity
high position within society
Sir Thomas More was accorded an execution befitting his state: a beheading and not the hanging that common criminals received
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1
as in to say
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 to utter
to express (a thought or emotion) in words
"I believe this theory is wrong," she stated
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as in to voice
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 state
Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
Other states are weighing imposing similar measures.
—Solcyré Burga, Time, 30 June 2025
Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 30 June 2025
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His continued health management is stated to include ongoing treatments such as blood thinners.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
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Noun
In his place, the Chinese state installed its own candidate.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
Other states are weighing imposing similar measures.
—Solcyré Burga, Time, 30 June 2025
Verb
The indictment states multiple defendants and accomplices acted using front companies, including other unnamed conspirators in New York and California, plus an active-duty member of the U.S. military.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 30 June 2025
Reportedly Signs International Wrestler GUNTHER May Not Be Goldberg's Final WWE Opponent
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His continued health management is stated to include ongoing treatments such as blood thinners.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for state
Noun
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His moves have raised fears that economic growth would slow to a trickle, if not make the U.S. and other nations more vulnerable to a recession.—
Josh Boak,
Twin Cities,
7 July 2025
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President Trump on Monday said the U.S will impose 25% tariffs on goods from South Korea and Japan by August 1, while also threatening to hit a dozen other nations with steep import duties by next month.—
Anne Marie D. Lee,
CBS News,
7 July 2025
Noun
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We must be reminded of the meaning and importance of human dignity, freedom and equality in each generation, especially as those ideals are expressed in the Declaration of Independence.—
Hans Zeiger,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 July 2025
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Somehow Harold had found out, and come to sit with me, and out of respect for my dignity had never mentioned it afterward.—
Nicole Krauss,
The Atlantic,
6 July 2025
Verb
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Two men are dead following a shooting in Dundalk on Monday, Baltimore County Police say.—
Racquel Bazos,
Baltimore Sun,
8 July 2025
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Officials say 27 campers and counselors died at Camp Mystic, including young girls from various states.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
8 July 2025
Verb
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The responses to use of one of the terms that still can’t be printed or aired in most mainstream news outlets often depends on the affiliation of the person who uttered the word.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
6 July 2025
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In our bubble, that slur was only uttered by crude uncles.—
Charles E. Kraus,
New York Daily News,
4 July 2025
Verb
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The veteran actor also appeared as Captain in X-Men: First Class (2011), voiced Ultra Magnus in various Transformers releases, and appeared on shows like The Alienist, This Is Us, and The Dropout.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
29 June 2025
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At lease five House Republicans also voiced their opposition to the plan, including Reps. David Valadao of California and Ryan Zinke of Montana, who served as the Interior secretary during Trump’s first term.—
Lila Seidman,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2025
Noun
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And in some countries, gratuities aren't usually included with credit card charges.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
9 July 2025
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All of the other letters were similar, telling countries that the new tariffs were intended to rectify trade imbalances with the U.S. The letter to Brazil, however, was about Brazilian politics.—
Danielle Kurtzleben,
NPR,
9 July 2025
Noun
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Being picked to join the ranks of her dad's alma mater (Bob even appeared on a 1978 episode) was a dream come true, which made being fired from the show her worst nightmare.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
30 June 2025
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The number of deaths is in keeping with Arkansas' rank among fire deaths nationally.—
Brett Barrouquere,
Arkansas Online,
30 June 2025
Verb
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The Ace of Wands invites you to embrace this fresh, creative energy and start to express your true self more.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 July 2025
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Jen Affleck and Whitney Leavitt both have dance backgrounds, and Affleck has long expressed her desire to appear on the ABC show.—
Maureen Lee Lenker Published,
EW.com,
1 July 2025
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“State.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/state. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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