1
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
Stephen Gruber-Miller, Des Moines Register, 9 Jan. 2026
Illinois passed a first-in-the-nation law addressing this issue in 2024, and both red and blue states are exploring similar solutions.
—Arkansas Online, 9 Jan. 2026
Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 9 Jan. 2026
The article stated that Carroll heard screaming, ran to the beach and into the water to find Lillis near a large pool of blood.
—Forum News Service, Twin Cities, 9 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Still, the legislative session frequently goes past the target end date as lawmakers negotiate over the final details of bills and the state budget.
—Stephen Gruber-Miller, Des Moines Register, 9 Jan. 2026
Illinois passed a first-in-the-nation law addressing this issue in 2024, and both red and blue states are exploring similar solutions.
—Arkansas Online, 9 Jan. 2026
Verb
Little had previously stated that the State Police would target only undocumented immigrants convicted of violent crimes and already set to be deported.
—Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 9 Jan. 2026
The article stated that Carroll heard screaming, ran to the beach and into the water to find Lillis near a large pool of blood.
—Forum News Service, Twin Cities, 9 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for state
Noun
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Indeed, this tragedy reflects the deep strain being felt in countless communities across our nation.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Illinois passed a first-in-the-nation law addressing this issue in 2024, and both red and blue states are exploring similar solutions.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The freedom to travel freely will allow those of us contending with a disability to live our lives with the same autonomy and dignity as every other citizen in our city.—
Gian Carlo Pedulla,
New York Daily News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Principles like the moral equality of persons, the principle that everyone deserves dignity and respect, and that people should not be judged on the basis of morally irrelevant features beyond their control.—
Rafael Perez,
Oc Register,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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In Kyiv, a CNN reporter said that the attack began around midnight, starting with multiple drone strikes on residential buildings.—
Kosta Gak,
CNN Money,
9 Jan. 2026
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Due to cold temperatures, emergency medical services were contacted to evaluate her, authorities said.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The resident exited the vehicle and uttered an expletive.—
Natasha Korecki,
NBC news,
5 Nov. 2025
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My impression was that the word was too dull and bougie to be uttered.—
James Marcus,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The organizations have voiced reservations about water quality and whether the reservoir will deliver enough water south.—
Amy Green,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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In emails to the city of Eagle obtained by the Idaho Statesman through public-records request, residents also voiced mixed feelings.—
Rose Evans
January 8,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Hollywood couple Meagan Good and Jonathan Majors received Guinean citizenship after tracing their ancestry to the West African country through DNA testing.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Jan. 2026
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Our country is built on immigrants.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
11 Jan. 2026
Noun
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That's not to mention the lower ranks where teams like James Madison or Tulane might find their way into the 12-team field, only to get obliterated in the playoff and lose their coaches and half their players to Power Five schools along the way.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Jan. 2026
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On Tuesday, Cuba released their names, ranks and ages.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The actress isn't shy about expressing her love for Leach on Instagram.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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Some nearby residents, including Sue Weston — the owner of Weston Gardens in Bloom, a historic garden located on Anglin Drive — have expressed fierce opposition to the data center.—
Emily Holshouser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Jan. 2026
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“State.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/state. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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