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as in declared
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as in said
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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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Recent Examples of stated
Tim Stevens, ArsTechnica, 4 May 2026
Mississippi officials are preparing for a special session that could extend beyond its stated purpose.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 2 May 2026
Shawn Tully, Fortune, 1 June 2026
That expectation was sometimes stated explicitly.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 1 June 2026
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Adjective
The stated goal is to spur creation, innovation, and successful startups.
—Tim Stevens, ArsTechnica, 4 May 2026
Mississippi officials are preparing for a special session that could extend beyond its stated purpose.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 2 May 2026
Verb
And on the Q1earnings call, CFO Jesus Malave stated that Boeing’s aiming higher.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 1 June 2026
That expectation was sometimes stated explicitly.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 1 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stated
Adjective
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But ultimately, the Rent Guidelines Board has the ultimate power to freeze the rent for said units.—
Amethyst Martinez,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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The patient on the receiving end of said wink is Judith.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Then, in April, a public letter from the Office of the Child Advocate expressed alarm at yet another child death.—
Laura Tillman,
Hartford Courant,
2 June 2026
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Before the 2021 project began, residents had expressed concerns about speeding on the corridor and it being used as a shortcut due to its access to I-95 at several points.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
2 June 2026
Verb
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How to stop constantly looking forward at an uncertain tomorrow, at least momentarily, and go back in time precisely when we’re told that history is over?—
Jonathan Odden,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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But, truth be told, none get high marks across the board.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Verb
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The water bottle ban comes as many fans have voiced frustration over the cost of attending the tournament, citing expensive match tickets and travel costs.—
Elmira Aliieva,
NBC news,
4 June 2026
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Activists and some city leaders have voiced concerns that the stops are racially biased, sowing fear and distrust in the community.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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Build a bond ladder that delivers predictable interest and principal repayments each year for a specified period.—
Steve Vernon,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Late last year, Hopkins tried again, with an even better proposal to allow Snelling, in consultation with Johnson’s deputy mayor for public safety, to declare four-hour curfews for minors within specified areas with 12 hours’ notice.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
26 May 2026
Verb
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Refreshingly, the name Tilly Norwood was seldom uttered, and that alone struck many attendees as progress.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
31 May 2026
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The actress revealed on a recent episode of Hot Ones that Cruise once uttered a truly iconic sentence when the pair were stuck on wires shooting a mentally and physically painful sequence for their 2014 sci-fi film.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 May 2026
Verb
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Jacques Garcia, the man behind Hotel Costes, who gave La Mamounia an extensive facelift in 2009, is a design sensation.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The teller nodded and gave her a smile.—
Maggie O’Farrell,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
Adjective
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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
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An avowed foodie, Favreau learned some impressive knife skills for the role.—
Eliana Dockterman,
TIME,
21 Dec. 2024
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“Stated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stated. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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