Definition of statementnext
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as in bill
a record of goods sold or services performed together with the costs due received a statement from the plumber in the mail

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as in voice
an act, process, or means of putting something into words a careful statement of the legal case before the court

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Recent Examples of statement Notably, one person, without explanation, rejected the invitation to testify, though their statement to law enforcement was also considered. — Cristian Farias, New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2026 The statement said both sides will continue to work together on the pledge to reduce reciprocal tariffs on roughly $30 billion worth of goods. — ABC News, 26 Sep. 2026 Wilmington College said in a statement that Barker worked for a vendor and that the school’s relationship with the custodial services contractor has since been terminated. — Shayna Jacobs, NBC news, 26 Sep. 2026 Collins said in a statement that the action came without warning or consultation. — Kevin Freking, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for statement
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Noun
  • In some cases, House Democrats are campaigning on the bill that’s doomed in its current form, presenting a further contrast to the vast majority of Senate Democrats who want nothing to do with it.
    — Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 1 Oct. 2026
  • The bill would give individuals the right to authorize the use of their voice and likeness in digital replication.
    — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Continuing its strategy from the regular season, NBC has combined one local analyst from each side with its own play-by-play voice for this week’s four Wild-Card series.
    — Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Her team needed meaning and voice, her peers needed shared value and senior leaders needed strategic relevance.
    — Andriana Eliadis, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Davis said another group of students arrived and the two exchanged words before gunfire erupted.
    — Carter Schroppe, The Washington Examiner, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Why does Gleb discount the power of those words and feel himself invulnerable?
    — Deborah Treisman, New Yorker, 27 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • What to read next SpaceX's own livestream begins 30 minutes before liftoff (as mentioned above) and will be available via the SpaceX X account and the official Flight 14 mission page.
    — Tariq Malik, Space.com, 26 Sep. 2026
  • The state claimed the company favored certain accounts and allowed for violent or inaccurate content to proliferate.
    — Mikella Schuettler, Fortune, 26 Sep. 2026
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  • In Warsh’s formulation, the central bank could need to lean against a private credit system making credit too easy when inflation is running above target.
    — Steve Liesman,Matt Peterson, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Modern formulation software can balance dozens of nutrient specifications against ingredient prices and constraints to identify a least-cost ration.
    — Aidan Connolly, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The woman questioned the legitimacy of the message and brought it to authorities.
    — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 30 Sep. 2026
  • However, in July, Wayne released a message refuting reports of an engagement, referring to a relationship with someone in the past tense, albeit without mentioning them by name.
    — Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 29 Sep. 2026
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  • Further, while about 4,000 workers across Hartford HealthCare’s hospitals, ambulatory locations, and support functions will benefit from this increase, an additional 4,000 will benefit from compression adjustments, the documents show.
    — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026
  • At one end is visa-free travel; at the other is a full visa application requiring supporting documents and, in some cases, an appointment.
    — Jean Francois Harvey, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026
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  • Macho Cowboy At the top of the pinnacle of power within the telenovela structure is the macho cowboy whose high emotional expressions of jealousy, anger, and confrontation are accepted as passionate acts of strength or romantic gestures.
    — Damaly Gonzalez, ARTnews.com, 30 Sep. 2026
  • For Summer Nacewicz, Alo’s executive vice president of marketing and creative, the store will become a full expression of the brand’s belief in how Alo wants to redefine luxury.
    — Denni Hu, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026

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“Statement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/statement. Accessed 1 Oct. 2026.

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