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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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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
Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 22 Mar. 2026
When Colorado raised its rates in 2023, the group of comparable states included Nebraska, despite the department’s request to exclude it as an outlier, Bimestefer said.
—Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 22 Mar. 2026
Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
Trump has stated repeatedly that Cuba is next in his crosshairs, after his ongoing war against Iran and the overthrow in January of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
—Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2026
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Noun
The award also honors schools across the state that are accelerating academic progress for two or more groups that have been historically underserved.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 22 Mar. 2026
When Colorado raised its rates in 2023, the group of comparable states included Nebraska, despite the department’s request to exclude it as an outlier, Bimestefer said.
—Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 22 Mar. 2026
Verb
Lane mentions how Cleveland fought patronage and favoritism but fails to state that his predecessor, Chester Alan Arthur, actually helped codify the Civil Service Exam for federal employees.
—Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
Trump has stated repeatedly that Cuba is next in his crosshairs, after his ongoing war against Iran and the overthrow in January of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
—Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for state
Noun
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Salvadoran nationals who were deported from the United States have been arbitrarily detained in El Salvador and have disappeared into the Central American nation's prison system, according to a Human Rights Watch report released on Monday.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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Russian armed forces launched an unprovoked attack on Ukraine in February 2022 that’s believed to have resulted in nearly 2 million casualties between the warring nations.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
17 Mar. 2026
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Our values are rooted in respect, dignity, accountability and an enduring commitment to children and the community.—
Elaine Rojas-Castillo,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Jane Eyre taught me that suffering could be metabolized into dignity, that integrity was its own reward.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Mar. 2026
Verb
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There are certainly areas for all parties to improve, Hernandez said.—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
23 Mar. 2026
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Spencer says seven truckloads of items were donated, completely exceeding his expectations.—
Erika Stanish,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2026
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One friend uttered an expletive after taking a bite of the super-tasty, uber-tender steak, and soon after, the meat disappeared.—
Jess Fleming,
Twin Cities,
19 Mar. 2026
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The footage, which has been verified by outlets including the BBC, shows the missile landing and Sweeney hitting the deck in a shower of shrapnel before uttering expletives.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
19 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Northern Israel has come under especially heavy fire from Hezbollah in recent days, and residents, including people in traditional Netanyahu strongholds, have voiced anger over Israel's failure to halt the attacks.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 Mar. 2026
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When Dixon voiced his displeasure about the call, he quickly was hit with the tech.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Mar. 2026
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Umerov, the secretary of Ukraine’s national security and defense council, visited the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait and Jordan in the past week and said the drone defenses were deployed in those countries.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
21 Mar. 2026
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In a telephone interview with Kyodo News on Friday, Araghchi denied closing the passageway, insisting instead that countries attacking Iran face restrictions, while others were being offered assistance.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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The first award for Best Casting comes amid the Academy's initiatives to diversify its voting ranks and competitive brackets.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 Mar. 2026
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The two media personalities have come to represent an emerging, anti-Israel wing of the Republican party that indulges in antisemitic conspiracy theories and is anathema to the RJC and its rank-and-file.—
Joseph Strauss,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Mar. 2026
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The material splendor and virtuosic craftsmanship of these gifts expressed both political power and Christian devotion.—
Sarah Kozlowski,
Dallas Morning News,
21 Mar. 2026
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While the bill is largely supported by House and Senate members, some have expressed concerns about the prospect of having armed guards with no training acting as a security guard.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
21 Mar. 2026
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“State.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/state. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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