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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
Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 6 Apr. 2026
Jonathan Williams, Senior G, Mansfield Timberview Williams stuffed the stat sheet with 18 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists per contest en route to TABC all-state honors.
—Charles Baggarly
april 6, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Apr. 2026
Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 6 Apr. 2026
The reasons stated were geopolitical and philosophical.
—Laurie Kellman, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
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Noun
As the market of products commonly available at gas stations and smoke shops keeps changing rapidly, and state lawmakers have struggled to pass regulations in recent years, individual cities have been stepping in.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 6 Apr. 2026
Jonathan Williams, Senior G, Mansfield Timberview Williams stuffed the stat sheet with 18 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists per contest en route to TABC all-state honors.
—Charles Baggarly
april 6, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Apr. 2026
Verb
In reality, the indictment states, the tech went from the Southeast Asian company on to Chinese buyers.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 6 Apr. 2026
The reasons stated were geopolitical and philosophical.
—Laurie Kellman, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for state
Noun
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Groypers believe that for decades America has prostrated itself to immigrants and foreign nations at the expense of its own languishing citizens.—
Antonia Hitchens,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, drone incursions into neighboring countries -- among them NATO allies -- have raised concerns of the war spilling over into non-combatant nations.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
6 Apr. 2026
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Dolores is a tribute to all of us to continue the struggle for justice and humanity — not to be caught up in an ideology for a cause that is greater than our basic human needs for kindness, dignity and belonging.—
Lynn DeWoskin Covarrubias,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Apr. 2026
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We are encouraged by recent statements from County Executive Calvin Ball and other local leaders, who have rightly called for a collective commitment to safety, dignity and action.—
Jim Cook,
Baltimore Sun,
9 Apr. 2026
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After Queta turned in another standout performance in Sunday’s 115-101 win over the Toronto Raptors at TD Garden, Brown stumped for the breakout big man, saying, unprompted, that Queta deserves award consideration.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
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Some of the largest insurers in the world are creating data center specific avenues to manage the projects, Gallagher’s Harper said.—
April Roach,
CNBC,
6 Apr. 2026
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Gonzalez faces two counts of fraud exceeding $50,000, two counts of grand theft, 61 counts of uttering false instruments and 59 counts of embezzlement, according to the sheriff’s office.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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Do not utter the word pizza or any of the aforementioned ingredients.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Her acerbic inner monologue (voiced by tennis legend John McEnroe) is a clever meta-commentary on her rage issues, but the lead actress is still the series’ highlight.—
Andrew Walsh,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Apr. 2026
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During his confirmation process, some lawmakers voiced concerns that Isaacman’s association with SpaceX CEO Elon Musk created a conflict of interest.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2026
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Perhaps as a result, various European countries had introduced academic programs in the new field of music geragogy—the study of music-learning in old age.—
Tim Parks,
New Yorker,
11 Apr. 2026
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Plus, targets in countries where people generally make lower incomes may be less likely to turn down job offers.—
Jessica Klein,
PC Magazine,
11 Apr. 2026
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Battalion Chief Michael Hopkins, a KCFD spokesman, confirmed that Santa Maria is an employee who holds the rank of firefighter but said the department can’t comment on legal or personnel matters.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
6 Apr. 2026
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As with the hiring of Bill Belichick — OK, maybe not the best example — the Tar Heels have turned to the pro ranks to try to fix a program that isn’t getting enough done on the collegiate level.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Apr. 2026
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Beltran said expressing those emotions can bring people together.—
Edie Kasten,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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The stateside Prime Video boss also expressed his conviction that the Super Bowl will eventually secure an exclusive berth on his company’s streaming platform, which suggests that Marine has read his John Maynard Keynes.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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“State.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/state. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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