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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
Richard Sheehan, Fortune, 25 May 2026
The stated goal is to spur creation, innovation, and successful startups.
—Tim Stevens, ArsTechnica, 4 May 2026
ABC News, 8 June 2026
Three people died from gunshot wounds to the head in homicides, the ME’s office stated.
—City News Service, Daily News, 1 June 2026
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Adjective
Further, what remains unclear is FIFA’s plan on how to spend the extra billions of revenue, with its stated goal to support positive social change belied by a track record of corruption and lack of transparency.
—Richard Sheehan, Fortune, 25 May 2026
The stated goal is to spur creation, innovation, and successful startups.
—Tim Stevens, ArsTechnica, 4 May 2026
Verb
An earlier version of this story wrongly stated that according to an earlier announcement by Armenia's election commission, turnout in the general election on Sunday stood at 97%.
—ABC News, 8 June 2026
Three people died from gunshot wounds to the head in homicides, the ME’s office stated.
—City News Service, Daily News, 1 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stated
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
Adjective
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From the Boston Police Department, the committee is requesting Cox provide them with the number of ICE detainers that BPD has received and has declined to honor since Jan. 1, 2022, including the criminal histories of non-U.S. citizens who were the subject of said detainers.—
Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
27 May 2026
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The models specifically reproduced how said particles would interact with the expanding shell of material shrugged off by the supernova's dying progenitor star.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
25 May 2026
Verb
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While Kyle Shanahan and the rest of the coaching staff have expressed a need to reduce McCaffrey's usage after his 450-touch campaign in the 2025 regular season and playoffs, McCaffrey doesn't see a need for load management.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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The views and opinions expressed in this column are the author's and do not necessarily reflect those of USA TODAY.—
Jennifer Jolly,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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In March, Swiss food producer Nestlé told USA TODAY that thieves stole an entire truck containing more than 12 tons of KitKat chocolate bars in Europe.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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City attorney Andrea Leslie-Fite told council members the moratorium cannot be applied to projects that were already approved because of constraints within state law.—
Mary Ramsey
Updated June 8,
Charlotte Observer,
9 June 2026
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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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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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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
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Voters gave the president similar ratings in Reuters polls in April and mid-May, and close to his first-term low of 33% back in December 2017.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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Castro, appearing notably thinner in his olive-green military uniform, entered a theater full of military officers and government officials who gave him a standing ovation.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
8 June 2026
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“Stated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stated. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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