1
as in declared
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
2
as in said
Related Words
Dissimilar Words
1
as in expressed
to convey in appropriate or telling terms
please state the vehicle's mechanical problem as clearly and briefly as possible
Synonyms & Similar Words
2
as in told
to express (a thought or emotion) in words
"I believe this theory is wrong," she stated
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of stated
Gigi Schweikert, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Yieldstreet, whose stated mission is to democratize access to alternative assets such as real estate, litigation proceeds, and private credit.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2025
Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Gallagher added that Ross had drunk half a bottle of whiskey while extremely depressed on Christmas Day 2017, before messaging his estranged wife Iris about being hurt ahead of the killings, the Arizona Republic stated.
—Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for stated
Adjective
In a franchise system, this shows in how the franchisor supports its owners, how decisions are made and whether the brand’s actions truly reflect its stated purpose.
—Gigi Schweikert, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Yieldstreet, whose stated mission is to democratize access to alternative assets such as real estate, litigation proceeds, and private credit.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2025
Verb
Major airlines stated that long-haul international travel will not be affected by the FAA directive.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Gallagher added that Ross had drunk half a bottle of whiskey while extremely depressed on Christmas Day 2017, before messaging his estranged wife Iris about being hurt ahead of the killings, the Arizona Republic stated.
—Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for stated
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stated
Adjective
-
But with a trophy on the line and needing just two more wins to lift said silverware, its focus will now be squarely on this continental cup.—
James Nalton,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
-
The music video — which features all three artists — shows the said breakup unfold as all parties end up in therapy.—
Natalia Cano,
Billboard,
22 Aug. 2025
Verb
-
The views expressed in this article are the writers’ own.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
-
All opinions expressed by the CNBC Pro contributors are solely their opinions and do not reflect the opinions of CNBC, NBC UNIVERSAL, their parent company or affiliates, and may have been previously disseminated by them on television, radio, internet or another medium.—
Frank Cappelleri,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
-
Arkansans who rely on federal food assistance could see their benefits restored as early as next week, Janet Mann, secretary of the Arkansas Department of Human Services, told a legislative committee Thursday.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
7 Nov. 2025
-
Among the Continental soldiers taken prisoner at the Battle of Trois-Rivières in Quebec in 1776, for instance, eighty-nine of two hundred told their redcoat captors they had been born overseas.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
-
The district has also voiced concerns about the school’s high chronic absentee and suspension rates, which each put the school in the red category of California’s school accountability system.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
-
The opinions voiced in this material are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual.—
Bruce Helmer,
Twin Cities,
8 Nov. 2025
Adjective
-
Others, like Hague, are obtaining shopping lists and ordering groceries that are delivered to a specified address.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Nov. 2025
-
In this view, the issue is simply that an action was picked that failed to maximize the specified objective.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
-
The resident exited the vehicle and uttered an expletive.—
Natasha Korecki,
NBC news,
5 Nov. 2025
-
My impression was that the word was too dull and bougie to be uttered.—
James Marcus,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
-
His spin move for a layup gave the Jayhawks a 17-6 advantage.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
12 Nov. 2025
-
That foul before the inbounds gave Powell one free throw and the Heat possession, but Powell missed that one free throw.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
11 Nov. 2025
Adjective
-
In the nineteen-forties, Harlem twice elected a city councilman, Ben Davis, who was an avowed, card-carrying member of the Communist Party and ended up serving five years in prison under an anti-Communist law.—
Eric Lach,
New Yorker,
8 June 2025
-
An avowed foodie, Favreau learned some impressive knife skills for the role.—
Eliana Dockterman,
TIME,
21 Dec. 2024
Cite this Entry
“Stated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stated. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share