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Definition of statednext

stated

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verb

past tense of state
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Recent Examples of stated
Adjective
Most concerning, Lipsitch and Cody mischaracterized the stated conclusion of our Lancet study, which was that NPIs were effective. Thomas J. Bollyky, STAT, 31 July 2026 The stated purpose of the order—to stop immigrants from taking jobs from Americans—is clearly not a concern in rural counties that have no obstetric care at all. Keith Humphreys, The Atlantic, 29 July 2026
Verb
This year’s motto for the 39th Helsinki International Film Festival – Love & Anarchy stated by Outi Rehn, program director, and Pauliina Ståhlberg, executive director, says it all. Annika Pham, Variety, 1 Sep. 2026 Multiple articles have stated that the brothers (and their wives) have clashed over the years. Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 1 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for stated
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stated
Adjective
  • Objectors also allege some petition sheets were copies, duplicates or did not apply to the specified referendum.
    Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Participants are each given half a watermelon to eat in a specified time period, and they must be consumed down to the rind.
    Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Instead, Andrea struck up a surprising romance with Garrett (Riley Green), which was met with mixed reviews from said fans.
    Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
  • 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
  • Kid Cudi defended his decision to perform with his longtime friend and controversial musician, Ye (formerly known as Kanye West), after some fans and critics expressed disappointment.
    Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2026
  • The trend was expressed through several looks at Celine and spotted in the Chanel fall-winter 2026–2027 collection too.
    Elise Fabre, Glamour, 5 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Her parents have been told to prepare for the worst, according to reports.
    Chas Newkey-Burden, TheWeek, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Clancy’s attorney, Kevin Reddington, told reporters, per NBC, that his client now had enough letters from supporters to fill three banker’s boxes.
    Liam Quinn, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Shot by Glen Luchford, the images track a cast that includes Romeo Beckham, a collaborator of the brand since 2013, and FKA Twigs, who voiced the runway soundtrack.
    Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Mimikyu has since appeared in multiple games and the Pokémon Trading Card Game, as well as the anime adaptation of the series where it is voiced by Billy Bob Thompson.
    Denise Petski, Deadline, 31 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • The researchers focused on a specific material used in aircraft and train interiors, including passenger-cabin flooring.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Late-stage studies have shown success in directing the immune system to attack tumor-specific mutations.
    Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Every exclamation, every hesitation, every slip of the tongue (including the film’s title, reportedly uttered by the real Chaplin twins once) comes simultaneously from both women.
    Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2026
  • John Kay, The Sun’s then-chief reporter, used to say that whatever words a subject uttered was copy.
    Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Rocket Lab was supposed to have a satellite on standby to go up and inspect True Anomaly’s spacecraft, ready to launch on short notice once military officials gave the order.
    Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 26 June 2026
  • Additionally, prosecutors allege Rincker gave Alvarez a 12-gauge pump action shotgun, Jamioles said.
    Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 23 June 2026

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“Stated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stated. Accessed 8 Sep. 2026.

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