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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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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
Silvia Amaro, CNBC, 13 May 2025
As is the case with the majority of launches from China, Chinese state media has not revealed many details about the payloads.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 13 May 2025
Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 14 May 2025
What to Know McIntosh stated that the hotline, maintained by the Department of Defense, had been nonfunctional for over three years without the FAA's knowledge.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
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Noun
One of the potential steps would be to move large portions of the sanctions, including 200 billion euros ($222 billion) in frozen Russian state assets, to a different legal basis.
—Silvia Amaro, CNBC, 13 May 2025
As is the case with the majority of launches from China, Chinese state media has not revealed many details about the payloads.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 13 May 2025
Verb
In 2020, Toni publicly stated that Diezel was no longer exhibiting signs of autism while speaking with Access Hollywood.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 14 May 2025
What to Know McIntosh stated that the hotline, maintained by the Department of Defense, had been nonfunctional for over three years without the FAA's knowledge.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for state
Noun
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But the economic uncertainty surrounding Trump's tariff plans remains pronounced, increasing speculation about whether potential off ramps are imminent or trade wars could ramp up again with various nations.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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Tariffs introduced by the Trump Administration in April could impact supply chains and induce ESA to explore broader cooperative partnerships with countries including Japan, India, South Korea and Gulf nations.—
Andrew Jones,
Space.com,
8 May 2025
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What begins as a calculated attempt to improve his parole prospects evolves into a deeply personal connection with another prisoner, reframing the protagonist’s understanding of dignity, responsibility, and redemption.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
7 May 2025
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Connection: Genuine dignity and belonging, not simply inclusion by numbers.—
Nell Derick Debevoise,
Forbes.com,
6 May 2025
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In an interview, Vance had said Christian teachings advocate for prioritizing love, first for family, then neighbors, community, fellow citizens, and lastly, the world.—
Rhona Tarrant,
CBS News,
9 May 2025
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Both reports noted billing patterns indicative of potential fraud among hundreds of providers, the OIG said.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
9 May 2025
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What do the race stewards believe an F1 driver is supposed to utter if another car cuts them off on a corner at more than 200 mph?—
Scott Simon,
NPR,
3 May 2025
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They’re given rhyming, Italian-sounding names uttered in an exaggerated male text-to-speech voice alongside nonsensical phrases.—
Leslie Katz,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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Several stars voiced their love for Natasha and fam, including Andy Cohen, Julianne Moore, Richard E. Grant, and Amy Sedaris, who all left various heart emojis in comments on the post.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
13 May 2025
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In this piece Nitwit, voiced by Matt Berry, narrates their wild journey, parodying My Name is Earl, with hilarious moments from Jennifer Coolidge.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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In Washington, the White House said U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio was in constant contact with the leaders of both countries and reiterated that President Donald Trump wants to see the conflict de-escalate.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
11 May 2025
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While the levies on most countries were put on a 90-day pause a week later, those on China were pushed higher.—
Bloomberg News,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2025
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Student Loan Collection Begins On May 5th: What Borrowers Should Know Newsweek Is A Trust Project Member news article 6 The dwindling ranks of first responder volunteers would be boosted if those giving up their time were eligible for student loan forgiveness, according to a Democratic congressman.—
Chloe Mayer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 May 2025
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According to the Social Security Administration (SSA), the name Ocean arrived on the popularity charts in 2020 at a rank of 795.—
Annabelle Canela,
Parents,
12 May 2025
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During arguments before the Supreme Court, several of the justices expressed concerns about the use of nationwide injunctions, but John Sauer, President Donald Trump’s solicitor general, faced pushback this week about whether limiting injunctions was appropriate in this case.—
Ramon Padilla,
USA Today,
18 May 2025
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According to Packer, several high-profile alumni including rapper Common, singer K. Michelle and comedian Roy Wood, Jr. had expressed opposition as well.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
17 May 2025
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“State.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/state. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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