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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
Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Mar. 2025
In some states, Mega Millions tickets can be bought online.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 2 Mar. 2025
Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2025
But over the past decade, new studies and public health warnings have called that conventional wisdom into question, stating emphatically that no level of alcohol consumption could be considered safe — much less beneficial.
—Dylan Scott, Vox, 14 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Fort Worth Boswell bests Fort Bend Hightower to win state championship
Fort Worth Boswell defeated Fort Bend Hightower 51-42 to win the Class 6A Division II state championship.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Mar. 2025
In some states, Mega Millions tickets can be bought online.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 2 Mar. 2025
Verb
The order states all affected employees throughout the U.S. shall be reinstated by 1 p.m. Monday.
—Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2025
But over the past decade, new studies and public health warnings have called that conventional wisdom into question, stating emphatically that no level of alcohol consumption could be considered safe — much less beneficial.
—Dylan Scott, Vox, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for state
Noun
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And in this battle, U.S. platforms are increasingly leaning on American laws to challenge other nation’s regulations.—
Camille Grenier,
The Conversation,
21 Mar. 2025
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Universities are our nation’s most important sources of ideas, science and the search for truth.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Mar. 2025
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Humanitarian aid is based on empathy and the recognition that everyone has a right to live with dignity.—
Chen Reis,
The Conversation,
21 Mar. 2025
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So these are formal situations, in which patients are in need of dignity and professional distance.—
Judith Martin,
The Mercury News,
18 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Doherty says Cooper — who makes his acting debut in the series — impressed her.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
21 Mar. 2025
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There is no reason to say that the current challenges render AI’s implementation impossible.—
William Tarr,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Of course, utter the phrase ‘pre-tax losses’ in the game today and you’ll soon be thumped over the head with an acronym.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
The Athletic,
20 Mar. 2025
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The sound bites and hundreds of thousands of social-media impressions typically generated by such stop-and-greet interactions: canceled before they can ever be uttered.—
Chris Lee,
Vulture,
14 Mar. 2025
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Arab nations have voiced strong opposition, advocating instead for a multibillion-dollar reconstruction plan to allow Palestinians to remain in Gaza.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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Related article Kennedy downplays immunity from vaccination as measles outbreak grows Trump officials had privately voiced concerns about Weldon’s recent comments expressing skepticism about vaccines.—
Alayna Treene,
CNN,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The court's unprecedented decision last year plunged the European Union and NATO member country into a protracted political crisis.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
11 Mar. 2025
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Either a large, coordinated group and/or a country is involved.—
Pete Gannon,
Axios,
11 Mar. 2025
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At least eight Democrats will need to join with Republicans, who hold a 53-47 majority but have some dissent in their ranks, to move the funding package forward.—
Kevin Freking,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2025
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The idea that the most dangerous threats aren't always foreign enemies but those operating within one's own ranks mirrors real-world concerns about internal security breaches and shifting allegiances.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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At its conclusion, the foreign ministers issued a joint statement expressing their vision on several important matters, including Ukraine, the Middle East, Asia and the Indo-Pacific, Haiti, and Venezuela, among others.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
18 Mar. 2025
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The Baltimore Sun would do well to print letters expressing ideas and opinions with a civil tone.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Mar. 2025
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“State.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/state. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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