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
Rustin Dodd, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
The benefits are administered by the federal government, but states determine eligibility and issue benefits.
—Nushrat Rahman, Freep.com, 23 Oct. 2025
More patents are filed in states with more H-1B visa holders, which can lead to the creation of more businesses and, in turn, job opportunities.
—Ben Zweig, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
For example, nuclear weapons states should follow the lead of the United States in taking a fresh look at the safety of their own stockpiles and command and control systems, especially in this age of rapidly emerging technology, such as AI and cyberthreats.
—Ernest J. Moniz, Variety, 23 Oct. 2025
Previously, pharmacists in some states could not administer the vaccine without an ACIP recommendation.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025
This does not include production subsidies from federal states.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2025
Arizona is among a group of 10 states with the most deaths and injuries due to lightning strikes.
—Perry Vandell, AZCentral.com, 23 Oct. 2025
And this new era will not be authored by states alone.
—Sergio Alonso Fernández De Córdova Y De Veyga, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2025
Preston Fore, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2025
The federal indictment states that the charge makes Brown eligible for the death penalty.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
The report states the co-conspirator told Earnest that Portland’s best players would not be playing before that information was public, and Earnest went on to share in the profits of fraudulent wagers on the game, which Portland lost by 28 points.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 24 Oct. 2025
As the film correctly states, this was the last stop of the River tour.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 24 Oct. 2025
However, enforcing those bans online is more difficult, the report states.
—Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Legal precedent also states that artifacts donated to the Institution become Smithsonian property, not federal property.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 22 Oct. 2025
The draft of the law states that no accessory dwelling units, junior or otherwise, could be rented out.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2025
The report states that over the last school year, at least 1,623 books were banned in Tennessee.
—Angele Latham, Nashville Tennessean, 17 Oct. 2025
Noun
More relaxation, more solution states.
—Rustin Dodd, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
The benefits are administered by the federal government, but states determine eligibility and issue benefits.
—Nushrat Rahman, Freep.com, 23 Oct. 2025
More patents are filed in states with more H-1B visa holders, which can lead to the creation of more businesses and, in turn, job opportunities.
—Ben Zweig, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
For example, nuclear weapons states should follow the lead of the United States in taking a fresh look at the safety of their own stockpiles and command and control systems, especially in this age of rapidly emerging technology, such as AI and cyberthreats.
—Ernest J. Moniz, Variety, 23 Oct. 2025
Previously, pharmacists in some states could not administer the vaccine without an ACIP recommendation.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025
This does not include production subsidies from federal states.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2025
Arizona is among a group of 10 states with the most deaths and injuries due to lightning strikes.
—Perry Vandell, AZCentral.com, 23 Oct. 2025
And this new era will not be authored by states alone.
—Sergio Alonso Fernández De Córdova Y De Veyga, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2025
Verb
The June 2025 Social Security and Medicare trustees’ report states that Social Security’s trust funds, which cover old age and disability recipients, will be unable to pay full benefits beginning in 2034.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2025
The federal indictment states that the charge makes Brown eligible for the death penalty.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
The report states the co-conspirator told Earnest that Portland’s best players would not be playing before that information was public, and Earnest went on to share in the profits of fraudulent wagers on the game, which Portland lost by 28 points.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 24 Oct. 2025
As the film correctly states, this was the last stop of the River tour.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 24 Oct. 2025
However, enforcing those bans online is more difficult, the report states.
—Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Legal precedent also states that artifacts donated to the Institution become Smithsonian property, not federal property.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 22 Oct. 2025
The draft of the law states that no accessory dwelling units, junior or otherwise, could be rented out.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2025
The report states that over the last school year, at least 1,623 books were banned in Tennessee.
—Angele Latham, Nashville Tennessean, 17 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for states
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This is good to know because Black Americans are increasingly choosing to leave the United States and build their lives in countries that offer a cheaper cost of living, more opportunities for lifestyle upgrades, and to be in places that are more welcoming to people of color.—
Essence,
Essence,
21 Oct. 2025
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Models are typically trained on data from countries in the northern hemisphere, meaning companies building in the southern hemisphere may not get relevant results when prompting chatbots.—
Tasmin Lockwood,
CNBC,
21 Oct. 2025
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The Ram's driver, Kolton Blees, 30, of Pearcy was injured, the report says.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Oct. 2025
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Compact Umbrella London is no stranger to rainy days, and as many cities gear up for less predictable weather this fall and winter, Ali says an umbrella is a must-have item for any trip.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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Just like 2024, the top three airports remain the same, which isn’t surprising, Taylor tells CNBC Make It.—
Celia Fernandez,
CNBC,
19 Oct. 2025
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From a vintage painting discovered in a shop to a child’s colorful sketch, each piece tells a story and adds warmth to your home.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Oct. 2025
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Ford then provided a link to a Reagan speech where the late president voices opposition to tariffs.—
Rob Gillies,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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Halo Studios also invited lead actors Steve Downes (who voices Master Chief) and Jen Taylor (Cortana) to re-record all of their voice lines from the game, some of which have been slightly adjusted to strengthen the story.—
Alyssa Mercante,
Rolling Stone,
24 Oct. 2025
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Far from the constructive ambiguity of the 1992 Consensus, Lai breathlessly argued that Taiwan and China are distinct, autonomous nations, drawing on historical, legal, and identity-based arguments linking the island’s heritage to Austronesian culture, rather than Chinese.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
23 Oct. 2025
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Canvas’ co-chief executive officer Devin Gilmarti spoke of the importance of fashion diplomacy and the idea that creation can unite nations.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
23 Oct. 2025
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Dietzen also frequently posts with his wife of two decades and expresses his gratitude for her as a mother.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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Sharing our thoughts and prayers after a mass shooting expresses our grief and compassion as human beings.—
Scott Peters,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Oct. 2025
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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
Verb
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According to Mooney, the solution came in the form of a loan that gives the lender the guarantee of all of Westward’s assets.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
21 Oct. 2025
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When life gives you lemons Aries, make lemonade.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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“States.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/states. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.
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