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noun

ˈstāt How to pronounce state (audio)
Definition of statenext
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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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verb

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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
Noun
At least seven Iranian military personnel were killed in overnight US strikes targeting a military base in the country’s southeastern city of Bampur, Iran’s army said today, according to Iranian state media. — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 15 July 2026 The results were consistent across most states lower rates of sleep insufficiency were associated with longer life expectancy. — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
Verb
Singh crashed into seven other vehicles — three semi-trucks, two pickup trucks and two cars — killing three people, NBC4 Los Angeles stated. — Adam England, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026 The Cuban superstar couple fought back, filing a suit of their own stating unequivocally that no tunnel exists and no parties were thrown there during that time. — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for state
Recent Examples of Synonyms for state
  1. nation
  2. dignity
  3. say
  4. utter
  5. voice
  6. country
  7. rank
  8. express
Noun
  • The three biggest nations in men’s World Cup history were watching, not playing, in the 2026 quarterfinals.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 12 July 2026
  • For a month, supporters of at least 10 different nations have come through the metro to cheer on their teams at Kansas City (Arrowhead) Stadium, attend the popular FIFA Fan Festival, try the city’s favorite barbecue and more.
    — The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 12 July 2026
Definition of nation
Noun
  • Scripture repeatedly reminds us that the stranger, the refugee, and the vulnerable are to be treated with compassion and dignity.
    — Killingly-Brooklyn Interfaith Council, Hartford Courant, 9 July 2026
  • While this new paradigm can feel like a loss of dignity for private individuals, controlling one's narrative online is essential, as the cameras are rolling regardless.
    — Alli Kushner, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of dignity
Verb
  • Nguyen said that led to an epiphany — and the creation of an Atlanta-area business that has caught the attention of social media scrollers, celebrity clientele and global automakers.
    — Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 10 July 2026
  • Giselle Garcia, program director for NorCal Resist, said the arrest data largely tracks with the organization’s own informal counts though emphasized much enforcement goes unaccounted for if families aren’t willing to speak up.
    — Mathew Miranda July 9, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of say
Verb
  • Because spoken words disappear as soon as they’re uttered, oral cultures value repetition to aid memory.
    — Rose Horowitch, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026
  • Winston uttered the statement while being asked to leave after threatening nursing staff, police said.
    — Dennis Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 8 July 2026
Definition of utter
Verb
  • Zann eventually got a call from casting director Meredith Layne and a screenplay with lines that were instantly familiar from her time voicing Rogue, the spunky heroine whose touch can be deadly, in the ‘90s.
    — Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
  • Some experts have voiced concerns the administration did not allocate enough time to complete all security renovations, given the administration plans to donate the plane to Trump’s library foundation in 2029.
    — Conor Murray, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of voice
Noun
  • Like previous host countries, Turkey is likely to use the summit to put its own security concerns and defense industry on the agenda.
    — Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 6 July 2026
  • And, in a country struck by tragedy, this loss felt close to home.
    — Liana Handler Follow, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Definition of country
Noun
  • The result is the latest sign that museum-quality dinosaur fossils have joined the ranks of blue-chip contemporary art, rare watches, and championship sports memorabilia as trophy assets for the world’s wealthiest collectors.
    — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 14 July 2026
  • Goldman also continues to invest in the adoption of artificial intelligence by its rank-and-file, seeking ways to make the company more efficient and productive.
    — Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 14 July 2026
Definition of rank
Verb
  • The committee has also expressed interest in questioning acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, whose nomination to permanently lead the Justice Department is pending before the Senate.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 July 2026
  • For me, therapy and writing have become healthy ways to express my feelings instead of keeping them bottled up inside.
    — Barton Goldsmith, AJC.com, 15 July 2026
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