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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
The agreement also provides no stated process for enforcing the requirement. — Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 Aug. 2026 With stated plans to invest $50 billion into its Boise campus, Micron easily qualifies. — Mark Dee august 2, Idaho Statesman, 2 Aug. 2026
Verb
Einbinder stated her reasons for attending the protest in a video shared to social media by Jewish Voice for Peace and the Sunrise Movement on Thursday. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Sep. 2026 This is in line with Cregger’s stated vision for his Resident Evil. — Joshua Rivera, Vulture, 21 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
  • Bibb County Sheriff David Davis said at a press conference that local high school students congregated at the skate park at Carolyn Crayton Park late Saturday night after being told to leave the Airbnb where the party was supposed to be held.
    — Carter Schroppe, The Washington Examiner, 28 Sep. 2026
  • She had been told that Golden Collision was a good place to have work done.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 27 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • For much of this year, Bass and Raman voiced concern that the merger would trigger mass layoffs within the film and television industries.
    — David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Additionally, Ashley Johnson, who played Ellie’s mom in the Season 1 finale, voiced Ellie in the video games.
    — Denise Petski, Deadline, 26 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 30 Sep. 2026.

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