1
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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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
Stephen Gruber-Miller, Des Moines Register, 9 Jan. 2026
Illinois passed a first-in-the-nation law addressing this issue in 2024, and both red and blue states are exploring similar solutions.
—Arkansas Online, 9 Jan. 2026
Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 26 Jan. 2026
However, Neigut stated that her situation was unique.
—Frank Corva, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Still, the legislative session frequently goes past the target end date as lawmakers negotiate over the final details of bills and the state budget.
—Stephen Gruber-Miller, Des Moines Register, 9 Jan. 2026
Illinois passed a first-in-the-nation law addressing this issue in 2024, and both red and blue states are exploring similar solutions.
—Arkansas Online, 9 Jan. 2026
Verb
Earlier during the briefing, Deputy Mayor for Housing and Planning, Leila Bozorg, stated that the cause of the explosion was being investigated.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 26 Jan. 2026
However, Neigut stated that her situation was unique.
—Frank Corva, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for state
Noun
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Once the Olympics get underway, events will run through February 22, with the Closing Ceremony concluding the Milano Cortina Games and handing off the torch to France, host nation of the French Alps 2030 Winter Olympics.—
Michelle Bruton,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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After nearly two decades of on-off negotiations, the deal will pave the way for India to open up its vast and guarded market to free trade with the 27-nation EU, its biggest trading partner.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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Protecting human dignity and human lives is.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
30 Jan. 2026
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The rejection of bedrock Christian values such as dignity, mercy, and compassion did not start with the crisis in Minnesota.—
Hillary Rodham Clinton,
The Atlantic,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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In Kyiv, a CNN reporter said that the attack began around midnight, starting with multiple drone strikes on residential buildings.—
Kosta Gak,
CNN Money,
9 Jan. 2026
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Due to cold temperatures, emergency medical services were contacted to evaluate her, authorities said.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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On this subject, not a word was uttered by any of the siblings.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Jan. 2026
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It's been over 30 years since McConaughey, 56, first uttered the iconic phrase on screen as David Wooderson in 1993's cult classic Dazed and Confused.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
15 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The organizations have voiced reservations about water quality and whether the reservoir will deliver enough water south.—
Amy Green,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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In emails to the city of Eagle obtained by the Idaho Statesman through public-records request, residents also voiced mixed feelings.—
Rose Evans
January 8,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The military leader of the West African country has accused the presidents of France, Benin and Ivory Coast of supporting the armed group behind the attack, without providing any evidence to support the claim.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 Jan. 2026
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China for decades has cultivated an extensive network of ties across Latin America and the Caribbean, a region that encompasses more than 30 countries and 670 million people.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
31 Jan. 2026
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My LiveCast rank has dropped to 480,892.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Several moderate Democrats broke ranks with their colleagues to pass a stopgap spending bill and end a government shutdown late last year.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
26 Jan. 2026
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Kennedy expressed openness to building on modest reforms that already passed the House, chiefly more money for body cameras and de-escalation training.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
31 Jan. 2026
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Lemon was charged with conspiring to violate someone’s constitutional rights and violating the FACE Act, which prohibits the use of force or threats to intentionally interfere with someone expressing their First Amendment right to religion.—
Elizabeth Wolfe,
CNN Money,
31 Jan. 2026
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“State.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/state. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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