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noun

ˈstāt How to pronounce state (audio)
Definition of statenext
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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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state

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verb

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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
Noun
The state investor’s net portfolio value surged to a record SG$518 billion ($401 billion) for the year ended March 31, up SG$49 billion, marking its third straight annual increase. — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 8 July 2026 Because of the convictions, Flores will no longer be eligible to work for law enforcement at any level, including local, state and federal agencies. — Seamus Bozeman follow, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Verb
Oncor personnel responded to the scene and isolated power to the affected units, the release stated. — Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 July 2026 Flames continued to burn within the perimeter, but firefighters reported minimal growth, the update stated. — Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 8 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for state
Recent Examples of Synonyms for state
  1. nation
  2. dignity
  3. say
  4. utter
  5. voice
  6. country
  7. rank
  8. express
Noun
  • Some two dozen nations have sent some 3,000 emergency personnel to Venezuela.
    — Mery Mogollón, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
  • Both countries have stepped up efforts to safeguard freedom of navigation and uphold international law in the strait, including hosting a summit with 51 other nations in April.
    — Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
Definition of nation
Noun
  • Scripture repeatedly reminds us that the stranger, the refugee, and the vulnerable are to be treated with compassion and dignity.
    — Killingly-Brooklyn Interfaith Council, Hartford Courant, 9 July 2026
  • While this new paradigm can feel like a loss of dignity for private individuals, controlling one's narrative online is essential, as the cameras are rolling regardless.
    — Alli Kushner, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of dignity
Verb
  • Nguyen said that led to an epiphany — and the creation of an Atlanta-area business that has caught the attention of social media scrollers, celebrity clientele and global automakers.
    — Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 10 July 2026
  • Giselle Garcia, program director for NorCal Resist, said the arrest data largely tracks with the organization’s own informal counts though emphasized much enforcement goes unaccounted for if families aren’t willing to speak up.
    — Mathew Miranda July 9, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of say
Verb
  • The other was a tearing beauty, a creature so lovely that one look at her sent young men’s blood pressure skyward and set them to uttering wild, hoarse cries and tearing telephone directories apart with the bare hands.
    — John Madson, Outdoor Life, 1 July 2026
  • Throughout the entire event, Dylan’s name was never uttered once.
    — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 30 June 2026
Definition of utter
Verb
  • Zann eventually got a call from casting director Meredith Layne and a screenplay with lines that were instantly familiar from her time voicing Rogue, the spunky heroine whose touch can be deadly, in the ‘90s.
    — Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
  • Some experts have voiced concerns the administration did not allocate enough time to complete all security renovations, given the administration plans to donate the plane to Trump’s library foundation in 2029.
    — Conor Murray, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of voice
Noun
  • Like previous host countries, Turkey is likely to use the summit to put its own security concerns and defense industry on the agenda.
    — Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 6 July 2026
  • And, in a country struck by tragedy, this loss felt close to home.
    — Liana Handler Follow, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Definition of country
Noun
  • There’s also sizable future income potential, since crew members can advance through the ranks.
    — Nathan Diller, USA Today, 8 July 2026
  • Mariana Yepez climbed the ranks of the Los Angeles street food scene before building her own taco empire.
    — James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Definition of rank
Verb
  • Several organizations of institutional investors and auditing professionals, as well as a tsunami of individual investors, expressed opposition.
    — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
  • Some former candidates in this year's primary contests for governor, the Senate and the House have already expressed interest in replacing Platner on the ballot.
    — Garrett Downs, CNBC, 7 July 2026
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“State.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/state. Accessed 11 Jul. 2026.

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