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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
With stated plans to invest $50 billion into its Boise campus, Micron easily qualifies. Mark Dee august 2, Idaho Statesman, 2 Aug. 2026 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
Verb
While the exact agenda between the two world leaders wasn’t explicitly stated, Zelensky hinted at several topics. Mackenzie Chase, The Washington Examiner, 20 Sep. 2026 In direct contradiction to Herzog, Zamir’s office stated that Azaria had never expressed sorrow or remorse about the killing. Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for stated
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stated
Adjective
  • The bill gives the president discretion over how it is implemented, including authority over imposing tariffs and the ability to waive certain sanctions under specified conditions.
    Samya Kullab, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Instead, athletes would be guaranteed one transfer without a loss or delay of eligibility; additional transfers without penalty would be allowed under specified circumstances, such as a head coach leaving a team.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 16 Sep. 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
  • Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned the attack and expressed sorrow over the casualties.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Officials from both sides have expressed skepticism about AI regulation in recent days, with Trump citing the need to stay ahead of China in AI development as a reason for avoiding guardrails.
    Ashley Gold, semafor.com, 18 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Even if Paramount is able to reach a settlement with the state AGs, the Paramount-WB merger will not close immediately, a knowledgeable source told Variety.
    Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Descano’s team relies too heavily on doctors to answer those questions at the pretrial stage, Stimson told the Washington Examiner.
    Hudson Crozier, The Washington Examiner, 21 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • David Ellison has voiced his belief, which is shared by other critics of the AGs’ legal maneuver, that the opposition to Paramount-WBD is about his control CNN — rather than antitrust concerns.
    Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 21 Sep. 2026
  • No stranger to controversy or criticism, Sweeney, 29, faced the music from Olympic athletes, entertainment icons and millions of keyboard warriors who voiced their opinions of the naked ad.
    Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • His point is that although LLMs, no less than chess engines and other specialist systems, are trained on a specific task—namely, predicting the next word in a text passage—that task is special.
    George Musser, Scientific American, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Guests with specific mobility requirements should contact the hotel directly before booking.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • It is always uttered with a smile—on the harbor, at a café, down on the beach.
    Michelle Jana Chan, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Sep. 2026
  • That was quite literally the beginning of the story when adult Shauna (Melanie Lynskey) uttered those words in the Yellowjackets pilot.
    Samantha Highfill, Entertainment Weekly, 8 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 23 Sep. 2026.

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