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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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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
David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 May 2025
As previously reported on Forbes, athletes earning NIL money in a state with no income taxation have a financial advantage over states with an income tax.
—Nathan Goldman, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Camila Domonoske, NPR, 1 May 2025
Commissioner Steve Glassman notes that the agreement made last year clearly stated that the existing basketball courts would be converted to pickleball courts.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 1 May 2025
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Noun
The city relies on four main revenue sources for street repairs: state gas taxes, state funding under the 2017 road repair law known as SB 1, damage fees paid by contractors who dig up streets and Transnet, the county’s half-cent sales tax surcharge for transportation projects.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 May 2025
As previously reported on Forbes, athletes earning NIL money in a state with no income taxation have a financial advantage over states with an income tax.
—Nathan Goldman, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Verb
The Congressional Review Act also states that actions taken under it are not subject to judicial review, meaning that courts can't overturn Congress' decision.
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 1 May 2025
Commissioner Steve Glassman notes that the agreement made last year clearly stated that the existing basketball courts would be converted to pickleball courts.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for state
Noun
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But the economic uncertainty surrounding Trump's tariff plans remains pronounced, increasing speculation about whether potential off ramps are imminent or trade wars could ramp up again with various nations.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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Faced with losing its largest funder and most powerful member when the U.S. withdrew from the organization in January, Ghebreyesus is pivoting to make a more nimble WHO focused on establishing health independence in developing nations, while holding out hope for talks with President Trump.—
TIME Staff,
Time,
8 May 2025
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What begins as a calculated attempt to improve his parole prospects evolves into a deeply personal connection with another prisoner, reframing the protagonist’s understanding of dignity, responsibility, and redemption.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
7 May 2025
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This message of universal human dignity resonated deeply across continents and faiths.—
Faisal Kutty,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 May 2025
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In Texas, the problem is exacerbated by pumping of oil and gas, the study says.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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Both reports noted billing patterns indicative of potential fraud among hundreds of providers, the OIG said.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
9 May 2025
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What do the race stewards believe an F1 driver is supposed to utter if another car cuts them off on a corner at more than 200 mph?—
Scott Simon,
NPR,
3 May 2025
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They’re given rhyming, Italian-sounding names uttered in an exaggerated male text-to-speech voice alongside nonsensical phrases.—
Leslie Katz,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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Ben Whishaw, who played Q in Daniel Craig’s last three James Bond movies, voiced Paddington for the third time in Paddington in Peru.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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Comedians, commentators and provocateurs who once orbited his show are now increasingly voicing discomfort with its political drift and with Rogan's unwavering admiration for Musk.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Apr. 2025
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It's been just a tremendous loser for this country.—
Bonnie Bolden,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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An independent commission to investigate the attacks held 19 days of public hearings, reviewed 2.5 million pages of documents, interviewed more than 1,200 people in 10 different countries and produced a 567-page document.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
28 Apr. 2025
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McDonald’s dropped diversity targets for its executive ranks.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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The video saw her rank 7-months-old as the easiest age of child to fly with, based on her own experience.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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The opinions expressed in this article are not intended to replace any professional or expert accounting and/or tax advice whatsoever.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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Many of the justices who voted against the NCAA in Alston expressed worry about the commercialization of college sports.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
3 May 2025
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“State.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/state. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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