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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
Cate Charron, IndyStar, 24 July 2025
Its acceptance of vinyl chloride waste from the 2023 East Palestine, Ohio, train derailment led to protests from local, state and federal officials.
—Sophia Valchine, Freep.com, 24 July 2025
Brad Templeton, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
In a statement, the Class I railroads stated that there are no guarantees as to whether an agreement for a transaction will be reached.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 25 July 2025
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Noun
Federal and state money accounts for a smaller percentage of larger stations' revenue.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 24 July 2025
Its acceptance of vinyl chloride waste from the 2023 East Palestine, Ohio, train derailment led to protests from local, state and federal officials.
—Sophia Valchine, Freep.com, 24 July 2025
Verb
In the call, Tesla stated that its robotaxis have now driven about 7,000 miles in Austin.
—Brad Templeton, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
In a statement, the Class I railroads stated that there are no guarantees as to whether an agreement for a transaction will be reached.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 25 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for state
Noun
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Adversarial nations and nefarious hackers are now using AI and MI to discern and exploit vulnerabilities in threat-detecting frameworks.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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The ministry said the deal reflects both nations’ commitment to deepening bilateral ties and strengthening trade and investment cooperation.—
Munir Ahmed,
Chicago Tribune,
31 July 2025
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But to the predominantly Black, Mexican American, and Filipino youth wearing them, zoot suits were a declaration of cultural identity, a refusal to conform to white, working-class respectability politics, and a claim to visibility, fun, and dignity in spaces of racialized exclusion.—
Alexandra Jane,
Essence,
31 July 2025
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But simple steps can protect your personal information, bank account, and dignity.—
Justin Sablich,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
Verb
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Caiden and the injured passenger were taken to a local hospital where Caiden died, officials said.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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And yet, nearly half report difficulty staying productive on the road (46%), and half say business travel negatively affects their well-being (50%).—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Those three words have consistently been uttered, from the boardroom down to head coach Eddie Howe.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
30 July 2025
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The song seamlessly shifts from a pastoral ode sung by a soloist to a chilling nationalist plea—Oh Fatherland, Fatherland, show us the sign—uttered by the entire crowd at the beer garden.—
Angelica Frey,
JSTOR Daily,
27 July 2025
Verb
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This new season centers around Hank Hill (voiced by show creator Mike Judge) and his wife Peggy (Kathy Najimy) returning home to the fictional DFW-area suburb of Arlen after a stint working in Saudi Arabia selling propane and gas.—
Jake Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Aug. 2025
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Details on the feature's plot haven't been are still under wraps, but it can be safely assumed that Kaluuya will reprise his role as Hobie, who quickly became a favorite among fans after his debut as the unexpected mentor of Miles Morales (voiced by Shameik Moore) in Across the Spider-Verse.—
Mekishana Pierre,
EW.com,
5 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The program will be attended by 63 up-and-coming film professionals, drawn from 17 countries.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
2 Aug. 2025
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President Trump signed a proclamation in June to ban or partly ban citizens from 19 countries including Afghanistan, Cuba, Iran, and Venezuela from entering the U.S. for national security concerns.—
Scott Simon,
NPR,
2 Aug. 2025
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All three tied for the top spot, with 100 percent of their inland sites receiving top ranks.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Aug. 2025
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The mandate has been put in place by the governing body to allow team members of all ranks to take time off.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Aug. 2025
Verb
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A number of prominent politicians of both parties have expressed grief over the incident.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
29 July 2025
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Zac Robinson and Pitre both express optimism that Bijan Robinson’s home run total will jump this year.—
Josh Kendall,
New York Times,
28 July 2025
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“State.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/state. Accessed 8 Aug. 2025.
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