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as in expressed
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 told
to express (a thought or emotion) in words
"I believe this theory is wrong," she stated
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as in voiced
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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as in declared
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as in said
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Recent Examples of stated
Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2025
Put in displays like that for the following 37 games in this Premier League season, however, and European qualification, the stated aim, will be a distinct possibility for United.
—Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2025
Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2025
The victims' injuries were later determined to be non-life-threatening, court documents stated.
—Michelle Cruz, AZCentral.com, 2 Oct. 2025
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Verb
While the stated purpose of the deployment is counternarcotics, the operation highlights the Navy’s ability to move powerful assets into a politically sensitive region on short notice.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2025
Put in displays like that for the following 37 games in this Premier League season, however, and European qualification, the stated aim, will be a distinct possibility for United.
—Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Li Xiang stated that the history of Shenzhen, a city of immigrants, inspired her to design an inclusive bookstore that would welcome all visitors and inspire them to buy the books featured on its shelves.
—Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2025
The victims' injuries were later determined to be non-life-threatening, court documents stated.
—Michelle Cruz, AZCentral.com, 2 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stated
Verb
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An Elanco spokesperson said the company will add public amenities next to the headquarters that neighbors can enjoy, such as a waterfront trail.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
2 Oct. 2025
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Going forward, the chain may need to hire a police detail to traffic control, the chief said.—
Patricia Gallagher Newberry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
2 Oct. 2025
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By the end of the year, the grocery store and home goods chain will have opened eight new supercenters and neighborhood markets across the United States, Charles Crowson, a Walmart spokesperson, told USA TODAY this week.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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On the morning of June 3, Pandora's mother, Simone Kjolsrud, told The Republic that on May 26, the pair were victims of a double homicide while the teens were on a camping trip.—
Julie Mendes,
AZCentral.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Many have expressed concerns about the ability of America's power grid to keep up with the challenge of charging more electric vehicles and higher charging speeds on a regular basis.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Swift has also directed many of her own music videos and expressed interest in helming a feature.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Sanders, who co-directed the original movie and voiced Stitch, reprised his voice-over role in the 2025 update.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
23 July 2025
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Several cast members returned, including co-writer and co-director Chris Sanders, who created and voiced Stitch.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
24 May 2025
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Ellison has articulated a plan that calls for CBS News to work harder to reach center-left and center-right viewers, and become a place known for facts and truth.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
3 Oct. 2025
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In 2025, however, a patriot like Leonard Matlovich doesn’t quite fit into the rubric articulated by Pete Hegseth, Secretary of the Department of War.—
Arman Khan,
Them.,
3 Oct. 2025
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Though they are uttered in an entirely (and hilariously) different context within the movie itself, these words define Ronan Day-Lewis’s Anemone in more ways than one.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
28 Sep. 2025
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My patients began to make different health choices and to question their prior ones almost as soon as the words were uttered.—
Edith Bracho-Sanchez,
CNN Money,
26 Sep. 2025
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The Democratic nominee for mayor also gave a speech at an African Methodist church, an effort to bridge the gap with apprehensive Black voters.—
Amie Parnes,
The Hill,
1 Oct. 2025
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Trump also gave Wall Street some assurance that the administration would give Nvidia licenses to offer its H20 AI chip in China – a crucial market for the company.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Fans are encouraged to visit participating coffee shops complete the tasks in each square at the specified location.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
22 Sep. 2025
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The velocity, the movement, the specified scouting reports on every hitter.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Stated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stated. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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