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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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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
Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 19 Apr. 2026
Iran rebuilds stockpile of missiles and drones A senior Iranian military official said Iran has begun rebuilding its stockpile of weapons and munitions as the two-week ceasefire nears to expire, state media reported.
—Azhar Sukri,terri Cullen,spencer Kimball, CNBC, 19 Apr. 2026
Dennis Romero, NBC news, 19 Apr. 2026
Romero’s toxicology report showed positive findings for ephedrine, phenylpropanolamine, amphetamine and methamphetamine, DOJ’s report stated.
—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Iranian sources said a delegation from the country will arrive in Pakistan on Tuesday, though Iran’s state media has yet to confirm plans for a Tehran delegation to attend.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 19 Apr. 2026
Iran rebuilds stockpile of missiles and drones A senior Iranian military official said Iran has begun rebuilding its stockpile of weapons and munitions as the two-week ceasefire nears to expire, state media reported.
—Azhar Sukri,terri Cullen,spencer Kimball, CNBC, 19 Apr. 2026
Verb
The suit states that Rivera complained about Baker’s job performance and had requested another partner.
—Dennis Romero, NBC news, 19 Apr. 2026
Romero’s toxicology report showed positive findings for ephedrine, phenylpropanolamine, amphetamine and methamphetamine, DOJ’s report stated.
—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for state
Noun
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Starting now, work with other nations on a collective-action problem.—
Charles Yu,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Although in 2015, nearly 200 nations signed the Paris Agreement to curb emissions and limit global warming, progress still falls short of climate targets.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Apr. 2026
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In his homily Saturday, delivered in French, Leo said the respect for human dignity was a cornerstone of every society.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Apr. 2026
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What needs no modification, however, is the battered dignity of Sam’s presence.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The high temperature runs about five to 10 degrees below average for Patriots Day, the meteorologist said.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
20 Apr. 2026
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Good Jobs First said in most cases, states are failing to disclose incentives in violation of the Governmental Accounting Standards Board, a private organization that sets financial reporting standards for state and local governments.—
Kevin Hardy,
Baltimore Sun,
20 Apr. 2026
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Tommy Lasorda, who was then the third-base coach, ran past me, yelling everything a longshoreman would utter on a bad day at these two guys.—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Apr. 2026
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They were uttered by de facto general manager Duke Tobin days after the 2025 season ended.—
Paul Dehner Jr,
New York Times,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Vandersloot also voiced her hope that the Sky will give a longer look to Tonie Morgan — who the Sky drafted in the third round — as a potential option for a backup point guard.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 2026
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This space can hold discomfort, vulnerability, and quiet truths that are hard to voice.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
19 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Canadian police say Law is suspected of sending at least 1,200 packages to more than 40 countries.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Apr. 2026
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But neither Iran nor countries acting as intermediaries in the conflict have said Tehran has made such an agreement.—
Melanie Lidman,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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Bruce also had the lowest levels of stress hormone metabolites, was given priority access to the four central feeding stations on account of his rank, and even had a non-mate remove debris from his lower beak, the only individual in the circus to be so honored.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
20 Apr. 2026
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Rival streaming services are also beefing up the ranks of their podcasts.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The trade to Atlanta came after Reese expressed frustration late last season, with Chicago on the way to a 10-34 finish.—
Charles Odum,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Apr. 2026
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Opposition politicians expressed disbelief that Starmer could have been unaware Mandelson had failed security vetting.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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“State.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/state. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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