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Definition of saidnext
past tense of say
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as in recited
to give from memory say your prayers

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Recent Examples of said
Verb
Trump said the park would be closed for 15 months while work goes on. — Gary Fields, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026 Slide 1 of 15 The entries included license plate numbers, descriptions of vehicles and descriptions of law enforcement personnel Willie Herndon believed were following him, the complaint said. — Dennis Romero, NBC news, 25 Oct. 2026
Adjective
Instead, Andrea struck up a surprising romance with Garrett (Riley Green), which was met with mixed reviews from said fans. — Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026 The models specifically reproduced how said particles would interact with the expanding shell of material shrugged off by the supernova's dying progenitor star. — Robert Lea, Space.com, 25 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for said
Recent Examples of Synonyms for said
Verb
  • Chambers himself is now accused of riot, conspiracy to riot, and money laundering offenses, defense attorney Aitor Martínez Jiménez told the Washington Examiner.
    — Hudson Crozier, The Washington Examiner, 9 Nov. 2026
  • Some employees in Amazon's entertainment division were told that company leadership had mandated the film's release.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 9 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • In a farewell message before the verdict, Peña expressed hope his departure would spare Paraguay further harm.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Xavier Becerra and Democratic legislative leaders expressed unity Thursday at the Capitol two days after California’s governor-elect sailed to a blow out Election Day victory.
    — Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 6 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • Once Walsh and Colton recited their vows and were officially declared husband and wife, their attendants sent a parachute announcing the news to the people on the ground.
    — Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2026
  • As Margaritora led the procedure, Gemelli’s medical staff recited the rosary prayer in the hospital chapel.
    — Freddie Clayton, NBC news, 17 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner assumed custody of the body for further investigation into the cause of death.
    — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Castro assumed Clark wanted to speak to him about an incident earlier that day in which Castro was accused of threatening an officer with a knife, according to an arrest warrant.
    — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2026
Adjective
  • The Chiefs ran a man-beating play to open the scoring on the first play on the second quarter, leaving him wide open; and Walker turned that aforementioned screen pass into a 25-yard two drives later.
    — Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 9 Nov. 2026
  • Insider tip Thanks to the aforementioned ease of Swiss travel, don’t limit yourself to a stay in Lausanne.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • Teton talked to a senior crew member who said that many hadn’t been given transportation off the ship or help with their visas.
    — Shayla Love, New Yorker, 6 Nov. 2026
  • His daughters sharpened their communication skills, talked to friends and family, and set up their own playdates.
    — Stephanie Ganz Published, Parents, 6 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • In the 2018 midterms, 65,029 ballots were returned, Vega stated.
    — Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Blanchard stated he was directed into the other travel lane due to a lane closure.
    — Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 1 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • Stewart joined an amateur drama group at 12 and memorized Shakespeare for fun as a teen.
    — Mark Kennedy, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Smith had her part of the speech memorized and was able to wrap up her portion of the tribute after a beat.
    — Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Sep. 2026

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“Said.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/said. Accessed 9 Nov. 2026.

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