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
Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
Vought posted on the social media site X that the Energy Department funding was for projects in 16 states, all of which voted for former Vice President Kamala Harris.
—Michael Copley, NPR, 2 Oct. 2025
Republicans in Congress previously voted against a 2021 bill that would have required independent redistricting commissions to draw congressional lines in all 50 states.
—Nicole Nixon, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Several states limit Chinese ownership of land and property.
—semafor.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Authorities arrested Cecelia Castellanos, 59, of Rogers, who is from Cuba; Zlata Risley, 50, of Hot Springs, who is from Kazakhstan; and Chi Baum, 59, of Texarkana, who is from Nigeria, a release from Griffin's office states.
—Arkansas Online, 2 Oct. 2025
Toledo Bend is a massive reservoir (the largest in the South) with portions in both states.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 25 Sep. 2025
Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2025
The police report states security footage showed Gibson’s four cane corsos running toward Henry’s home.
—Regina Cho, VIBE.com, 3 Oct. 2025
However, the plan states that the National Park Service will not operate or offer visitor services in parks without accessible areas, although essential services, such as law enforcement and border safety, will continue.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
Unlike every other country that has a death-penalty blasphemy law, Nigeria’s constitution states that no federal or state government may establish an official religion.
—Sean Nelson, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
The report states that six of the infected people had recently traveled to Cuba.
—Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025
This provision states that any NATO member country can call for consultation in the event of security concerns.
—Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 25 Sep. 2025
Thursday’s executive order states that the deal constitutes a qualified divestiture as required by the ban-or-sale law that passed with strong bipartisan consensus last year.
—Samantha Waldenberg, CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2025
The lawsuit states that the crash could have been prevented if the Army and FAA had done what they were supposed to and had the FAA not created an environment which allowed certain conditions to exist in the Reagan National airspace.
—Ayesha Ali, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2025
Noun
What states have reported listeria cases?
—Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
Vought posted on the social media site X that the Energy Department funding was for projects in 16 states, all of which voted for former Vice President Kamala Harris.
—Michael Copley, NPR, 2 Oct. 2025
Republicans in Congress previously voted against a 2021 bill that would have required independent redistricting commissions to draw congressional lines in all 50 states.
—Nicole Nixon, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Several states limit Chinese ownership of land and property.
—semafor.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Authorities arrested Cecelia Castellanos, 59, of Rogers, who is from Cuba; Zlata Risley, 50, of Hot Springs, who is from Kazakhstan; and Chi Baum, 59, of Texarkana, who is from Nigeria, a release from Griffin's office states.
—Arkansas Online, 2 Oct. 2025
Toledo Bend is a massive reservoir (the largest in the South) with portions in both states.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 25 Sep. 2025
Verb
However, the team states that caution is necessary for consumption.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2025
The police report states security footage showed Gibson’s four cane corsos running toward Henry’s home.
—Regina Cho, VIBE.com, 3 Oct. 2025
However, the plan states that the National Park Service will not operate or offer visitor services in parks without accessible areas, although essential services, such as law enforcement and border safety, will continue.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
Unlike every other country that has a death-penalty blasphemy law, Nigeria’s constitution states that no federal or state government may establish an official religion.
—Sean Nelson, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
The report states that six of the infected people had recently traveled to Cuba.
—Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025
This provision states that any NATO member country can call for consultation in the event of security concerns.
—Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 25 Sep. 2025
Thursday’s executive order states that the deal constitutes a qualified divestiture as required by the ban-or-sale law that passed with strong bipartisan consensus last year.
—Samantha Waldenberg, CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2025
The lawsuit states that the crash could have been prevented if the Army and FAA had done what they were supposed to and had the FAA not created an environment which allowed certain conditions to exist in the Reagan National airspace.
—Ayesha Ali, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for states
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All of the Arab countries are signed up.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Back in Europe, regional leaders will converge in Copenhagen on Wednesday to discuss measures to bolster the continent’s security, following a recent spate of airspace incursions in countries including Denmark, Poland, Romania and Estonia.—
Tasmin Lockwood,Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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History says that negotiating process ahead isn't likely to be easy.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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However, this year, the full moon will be in early October, EarthSky says.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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As Tom tells Robbie to put his gun down, the screen goes black.—
Grace Byron,
Vulture,
6 Oct. 2025
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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,
5 Oct. 2025
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For Fuad, that generosity transformed the project from an act of documentation into one of cultural stewardship, where he was tasked with carrying Shihuh voices forward.—
Essie Assibu,
Variety,
30 Sep. 2025
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Here, Palamides voices Esther, Katherine's youngest child, Ben's sister, and Nathan's niece.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
19 Sep. 2025
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Mullally also becomes the ceremonial head of some 85 million Anglicans worldwide, with the appointment of a woman risking deeper theological divides with some of the more conservative branches of the church in African nations.—
Muvija M,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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These services are typically underfunded by the government, even without a shutdown, and tribal nations have to supplement the services with their own revenues, largely from gaming.—
Frank Vaisvilas,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Lessing expresses no regret or agony at her childhood actions, or at what happens next.—
Rebecca van Laer
September 30,
Literary Hub,
30 Sep. 2025
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Jay expresses his discontentment.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The first words Mariah Carey utters on her 16th studio album are quintessential diva.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
23 Sep. 2025
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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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If the thought of budgeting gives you a headache, there's another way to approach managing your money without tracking every expense or obsessing over spreadsheets.—
Andreina Rodriguez,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Mercifully, Marlon gives Lee a chance to prove he can be trusted.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
1 Oct. 2025
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“States.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/states. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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