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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
Andrew Moseman, The Atlantic, 21 Oct. 2025
In the meantime, the words and actions of the administration have steered the Department of Homeland Security sharply away from its stated core values.
—Keith Wilson, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 26 Jan. 2026
Earlier during the briefing, Deputy Mayor for Housing and Planning, Leila Bozorg, stated that the cause of the explosion was being investigated.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 26 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
His stated goal is to keep Rivians updatable for seven to 10 years.
—Andrew Moseman, The Atlantic, 21 Oct. 2025
In the meantime, the words and actions of the administration have steered the Department of Homeland Security sharply away from its stated core values.
—Keith Wilson, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
Verb
The space agency has stated that launch windows are open in February, March, and April.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 26 Jan. 2026
Earlier during the briefing, Deputy Mayor for Housing and Planning, Leila Bozorg, stated that the cause of the explosion was being investigated.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 26 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stated
Adjective
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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
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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
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The White House has expressed openness to a compromise with the Democrats, who are holding up a government funding bill over the shooting.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Jan. 2026
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Several others in the organization have expressed their interest in Rodgers playing quarterback in 2026.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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The daily average of TikTok uninstalls are up nearly 150% in the last five days compared to the last three months, market firm SensorTower told CNBC on Monday.—
Scottie Andrew,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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Atkinson, the high performance director and national coach of Swimming Canada, told CBC he was disappointed with Kharun’s decision.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Camp East Montana has drawn criticism from Texas Democratic lawmakers and the ACLU, who have voiced concern over the detainee deaths, migrant treatment and living conditions.—
Elizabeth Wolfe,
CNN Money,
22 Jan. 2026
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Noem and Lewandowski view Scott as a threat to their success atop the 260,000-person department because Scott, a federal agent of three decades, has voiced concerns about the approach the duo has taken to enforce immigration laws.—
Anna Giaritelli,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Some leases in Germany require tenants to air out their homes at multiple specified times of day, The Washington Post reported.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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Hunting season options Michigan's deer hunting seasons are on specified dates for muzzleloading, archery and firearms, with the popular firearm season taking place in late November.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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On this subject, not a word was uttered by any of the siblings.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Jan. 2026
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It's been over 30 years since McConaughey, 56, first uttered the iconic phrase on screen as David Wooderson in 1993's cult classic Dazed and Confused.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
15 Jan. 2026
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Each member gave their all, giving a rousing performance that ranged from sweet and cute to jaw-droppingly sexy.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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My dad also gave me some weird things to read for our little one-on-one Communist training, like Lenin’s On the National Question, which was a big ask of a twelve-year-old.—
Gaby Iori
January 27,
Literary Hub,
27 Jan. 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 29 Jan. 2026.
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