as in countries
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 says
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 tells
to express (a thought or emotion) in words
"I believe this theory is wrong," she stated
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as in voices
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 states
Tiana Lowe Doescher, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2025
The caller told police she had been told Lawson had killed his roommate the night of June 9, 2024, the affidavit states.
—Arkansas Online, 5 Sep. 2025
There are signs of frustration with Israel among some EU states which have up to this point cosigned their actions.
—Jack Sheehan
september 4, Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2025
In the chronic phase, about 20% to 30% of people with the infection may experience potentially fatal heart issues or serious digestive problems, the CDC states.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2025
People, including cancer patients, are currently being denied access to the vaccines in multiple states due to the restrictions.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 4 Sep. 2025
Do other states have similar laws on the books?
—Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 3 Sep. 2025
People in other states consider Labor Day the start of fall.
—Joanna Allhands, AZCentral.com, 30 Aug. 2025
As of Thursday, the average price is below $3 per gallon in 15 states, including Georgia, Texas, North Carolina and Iowa, according to AAA, the automotive and trip-planning group.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2025
Carl Anka, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2025
Already, there have been rapid responses with states changing their policies to ensure pharmacists can provide vaccines, and states making alliances with other states to provide vaccine recommendations and vaccines themselves.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 5 Sep. 2025
The resolution states that the city has already spent significant resources on planning for the project.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
This appeal crosses various age groups and genders, the report states.
—Catherine Salfino, Sourcing Journal, 5 Sep. 2025
Chapter 12 of the code states that a person convicted of a capital felony faces life in prison without the opportunity for parole or the death penalty.
—Michael Nied, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
But Marion, the Center for Assessment director, told the Star-Telegram in July that states that have experimented with through-year testing have run up against logistical challenges.
—Silas Allen, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 2025
The report states the individual kept trying to get into the basement, but was eventually chased away by another man attempting to help the woman.
—Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Sep. 2025
Mehta’s opinion states that the order was crafted based on the current situation.
—Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Noun
Over a year ago, the Biden administration gifted Intel $8 billion in CHIPS subsidies for plants in multiple states.
—Tiana Lowe Doescher, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2025
The caller told police she had been told Lawson had killed his roommate the night of June 9, 2024, the affidavit states.
—Arkansas Online, 5 Sep. 2025
There are signs of frustration with Israel among some EU states which have up to this point cosigned their actions.
—Jack Sheehan
september 4, Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2025
In the chronic phase, about 20% to 30% of people with the infection may experience potentially fatal heart issues or serious digestive problems, the CDC states.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2025
People, including cancer patients, are currently being denied access to the vaccines in multiple states due to the restrictions.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 4 Sep. 2025
Do other states have similar laws on the books?
—Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 3 Sep. 2025
People in other states consider Labor Day the start of fall.
—Joanna Allhands, AZCentral.com, 30 Aug. 2025
As of Thursday, the average price is below $3 per gallon in 15 states, including Georgia, Texas, North Carolina and Iowa, according to AAA, the automotive and trip-planning group.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2025
Verb
Newton’s third law of motion states that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.
—Carl Anka, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2025
Already, there have been rapid responses with states changing their policies to ensure pharmacists can provide vaccines, and states making alliances with other states to provide vaccine recommendations and vaccines themselves.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 5 Sep. 2025
The resolution states that the city has already spent significant resources on planning for the project.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
This appeal crosses various age groups and genders, the report states.
—Catherine Salfino, Sourcing Journal, 5 Sep. 2025
Chapter 12 of the code states that a person convicted of a capital felony faces life in prison without the opportunity for parole or the death penalty.
—Michael Nied, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
But Marion, the Center for Assessment director, told the Star-Telegram in July that states that have experimented with through-year testing have run up against logistical challenges.
—Silas Allen, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 2025
The report states the individual kept trying to get into the basement, but was eventually chased away by another man attempting to help the woman.
—Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Sep. 2025
Mehta’s opinion states that the order was crafted based on the current situation.
—Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for states
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The two countries last month agreed to extend the trade truce by another 90 days, to mid-November.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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Many of the amendments are likely to spark infighting among Republicans as the party battles over whether to become more isolationist in the face of skepticism about assisting foreign countries.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Sep. 2025
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Michôd says that Sweeney was initially tentative about Martin's involvement, wanting to protect her own creative space, but opened up upon realizing that Martin wasn't going to try and control her performance.—
Esther Zuckerman,
Time,
6 Sep. 2025
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Kentucky’s constitution specifically allows suspects to be held without bail for a crime where the death penalty is on the table, but Stines’ defense team says the state is still required to prove at a hearing that there is enough evidence to presume Stines is guilty in order to keep him locked up.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The percentage tells the public how much of the fire perimeter is believed to not go beyond the control lines.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The movie tells the true story of Joe Scaravella, played by actor-producer Vince Vaughn, his restaurant Enoteca Maria and its staff of nonnas.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Todd Williams voices the beloved vampire hunter, though the character maintains the likeness of Ali.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Nolan Ryan Famous Texas Rangers pitcher, team president and CEO Nolan Ryan shows up and voices himself in episode 10.—
Jake Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Aug. 2025
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Last season’s winners Paris Saint-Germain had players from eight different nations in their starting line-up.—
Will Jeanes,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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What's Next The government faces steep socioeconomic and cultural headwinds that have frustrated other nations, and whether ending the two-child policy will make a significant difference on the trend remains uncertain.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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If a user expresses thoughts of suicide, Ebb is trained to pass the conversation to a crisis line, Glover says.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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In his voiceover, McElwee frequently addresses Adrian and eulogizes his memory, but also expresses self-critical ruminations about his part in his son’s death, how his filmmaking may have contributed to his shaky self-image and the growing distance between them.—
Vikram Murthi,
IndieWire,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The season 2 finale centered around a tornado destroying the store, when Brett utters his only line of dialogue in the series as the storm approaches.—
Carson Blackwelder,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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To use the Breathalyzer app by Outreach Smartphone Monitoring or by House Arrest App, the user utters a pass phrase and then blows into the Breathalyzer while the app captures and transmits a short video along with the user’s GPS location to a corrections officer.—
Robert S. Gable,
IEEE Spectrum,
20 July 2017
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The hurricane center gives the system an 80% chance of formation through the next seven days.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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And podcasting gives me the perfect platform to do that.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
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“States.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/states. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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