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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
Cate Charron, IndyStar, 24 July 2025
Its acceptance of vinyl chloride waste from the 2023 East Palestine, Ohio, train derailment led to protests from local, state and federal officials.
—Sophia Valchine, Freep.com, 24 July 2025
Tom Zirpoli, Baltimore Sun, 5 Aug. 2025
Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski has stated that Gabriel being pulled is a precautionary measure.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Federal and state money accounts for a smaller percentage of larger stations' revenue.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 24 July 2025
Its acceptance of vinyl chloride waste from the 2023 East Palestine, Ohio, train derailment led to protests from local, state and federal officials.
—Sophia Valchine, Freep.com, 24 July 2025
Verb
As stated by Yuli Novak, the director of B’Tselem, the charge of genocide does not minimize what happened to the people of Israel on Oct. 7.
—Tom Zirpoli, Baltimore Sun, 5 Aug. 2025
Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski has stated that Gabriel being pulled is a precautionary measure.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for state
Noun
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By 2009, however, the numbers started to turn, thanks to offshore drilling and new fracking technology, until U.S. crude oil output surpassed not just the country’s 1970 peak but that of every other crude-pumping nation throughout all of history.—
Alexander C. Kaufman,
The Atlantic,
11 Aug. 2025
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And disappear it from membership in a community of nations built around even a flawed decency?—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
11 Aug. 2025
Noun
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No One Saw Coming follows a group of Black women — healers, leaders, artists, and mothers — creating a new blueprint for resistance in a society that demands their exhaustion while denying their safety and dignity.—
Daisy Auger-Domínguez,
Forbes.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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His dream is to help seed a truly circular economy whereby his compatriots can safely, cleanly and with dignity turn garbage into gold.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
6 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The driver of the motor vehicle remained at the scene and was not injured, according to Bessette. Road closures were in effect in the area of the crash as the Waterbury Police Department’s Crash Reconstruction Unit investigated the incident, Bessette said.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
13 Aug. 2025
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Last year, acting and literary arts programs paused receiving new applications, Elmendorf said.—
Racquel Bazos,
Baltimore Sun,
13 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The camera lingers on her face as her expression slowly transitions from all smiles to utter despair.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
26 July 2025
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Gabbard suggests Obama implicated Obama’s name was uttered nearly a dozen times at Wednesday’s briefing as Gabbard and other officials have suggested the 44th president was directly involved in efforts to mislead the public.—
Brett Samuels,
The Hill,
23 July 2025
Verb
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Details on the feature's plot haven't been are still under wraps, but it can be safely assumed that Kaluuya will reprise his role as Hobie, who quickly became a favorite among fans after his debut as the unexpected mentor of Miles Morales (voiced by Shameik Moore) in Across the Spider-Verse.—
Mekishana Pierre,
EW.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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This new season centers around Hank Hill (voiced by show creator Mike Judge) and his wife Peggy (Kathy Najimy) returning home to the fictional DFW-area suburb of Arlen after a stint working in Saudi Arabia selling propane and gas.—
Jake Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Aug. 2025
Noun
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This is higher than the 2.3% rate from a year ago but still well below the official rates set for any country.—
Raul Elizalde,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Meanwhile, Hoever has made 100 appearances on loan for three clubs in three countries in eight different competitions.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
14 Aug. 2025
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All three tied for the top spot, with 100 percent of their inland sites receiving top ranks.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Aug. 2025
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Since going public in 2011, shares of Triveni have rocketed about 1,600%, propelling Sawhney’s father, Dhruv Sawhney, under whom the $1.8 billion fortune is listed, into the billionaire ranks, starting in 2022.—
Anu Raghunathan,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Milwaukee business owners express concerns to Sen. Tammy Baldwin about the negative impacts of Trump administration tariffs.—
Sophia Tiedge,
jsonline.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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At least one Texas official expressed frustration with FEMA's call center performance and blamed cuts to the agency.—
Rebecca Hersher,
NPR,
7 Aug. 2025
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“State.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/state. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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