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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
  • Some Utah Valley officials expressed reservations about holding the event in an outdoor space with tall buildings around, but ultimately allowed the event to proceed.
    — MICHAEL R. SISAK, Arkansas Online, 26 Sep. 2026
  • In the same measure, Bigelow expressed concerns about how the process to select the next central president will unfold.
    — Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 25 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
  • Each implant can be programmed to recognize pulses with specific voltages and durations, allowing the network to selectively activate individual devices.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2026
  • The category rankings offer a more specific read on what buyers want.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Upon seeing a video replay of the injury, Fox NFL analyst Tom Brady uttered a profanity.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 20 Sep. 2026
  • 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
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 27 Sep. 2026.

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