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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
Caroline Cummings, CBS News, 14 June 2026
Part of that involves meeting with their site psychologist, taking advantage of other mental health resources offered from the city and being honest about their mental state before starting a shift, Wees said.
—Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 14 June 2026
ABC News, 15 June 2026
While the deadline for the two sides to reach a long-term deal is July 15, it’s not expected after the team’s desires were explicitly stated in April.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 June 2026
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Noun
All of these moments represent a public display of mourning for Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark Hortman, after their tragic assassinations shocked the state last June.
—Caroline Cummings, CBS News, 14 June 2026
Part of that involves meeting with their site psychologist, taking advantage of other mental health resources offered from the city and being honest about their mental state before starting a shift, Wees said.
—Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 14 June 2026
Verb
Monday's Cubadebate report also stated that about 1,400 megawatts of generating capacity are offline because of shortages of diesel and fuel oil for smaller power plants.
—ABC News, 15 June 2026
While the deadline for the two sides to reach a long-term deal is July 15, it’s not expected after the team’s desires were explicitly stated in April.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for state
Noun
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The overall score is based on a nation’s performance across 38 indicators in 12 categories, including tax treatment, rule of law, quality of life, investor and high-net-worth migration pathways, family inclusion, geopolitical stability, and capital mobility.—
Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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Policies of the current federal administration and in certain states have imperiled our global leadership and prospects for the next generations of aspiring scholars of science with the potential for significant damage to our nation’s public health and biomedical and industrial leadership.—
Tara Haelle,
Scientific American,
16 June 2026
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His post-match interview revealed the usual Messi, the man who continues to showcase the kind of humanity, dignity, honor and humility that defies every standard of today’s society, consumed with the search for attention and glory at any cost.—
Luis E. Romero,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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Director David Baute described a deliberate approach to his subject’s dignity.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
19 June 2026
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The two sisters entered the restaurant, ran behind the counter and attacked the 23-year-old employee after they were given a wrong order, prosecutors said, according to the outlet.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
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Iran, meanwhile, said the agreement included the immediate lifting of the US blockade.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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Chen, who is currently being held on $100,000 bail in the Clark County Detention Center, has been charged with five felony counts of bigamy and two counts of intent to utter a fictitious bill/note/check, per FOX5.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
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Even ordinary women who never laid claim to mystical experience uttered prayers again and again, throughout the day, for their entire adult lives.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 June 2026
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Despite the positive impact of programs like Safe Streets, some in the community and city government have voiced criticisms.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Kepner’s parents have voiced their outrage that Hudson is not jailed pending his trial.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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The treaty involves regular onsite inspections by the IAEA to confirm that countries are complying with the treaty’s terms.—
Adithi Ramakrishnan,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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Beijing broadly denies providing weapons to countries in conflict.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
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Indiana, Missouri, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin rank among the states with the most jackpot-winning tickets.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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Smith's father also served in the Army and reached the rank of lieutenant colonel.—
Nick Lunemann,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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Creative energy simmers beneath the surface, waiting for the right moment to be expressed.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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South Florida Republican Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar is expressing skepticism over the Cuban government's announcement of sweeping economic reforms that would open key sectors of the island's economy to private and foreign investment.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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“State.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/state. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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