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 In a statement on Monday, Paramount argued that the 12 states are defying a global consensus that the deal presents no issues of competitive harm and should be approved. Gene Maddaus, Variety, 17 Aug. 2026 The American Academy of Pediatrics recognized this shift in a landmark 2016 policy statement calling for pediatricians to actively engage fathers as caregivers, not bystanders. Nishant Pandya, STAT, 17 Aug. 2026 However, the Buss family were court side with a statement of their own Monday. Dominic Patten, Deadline, 17 Aug. 2026 Panettiere’s longtime representative confirmed her death on Sunday, sharing a statement on behalf of her father, Alan Panettiere. Alex Ross, PEOPLE, 17 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for statement
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Noun
  • In response, the US began incorporating watermark designs into bills.
    Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Those funds will help animals like Violet, a 7-year-old sheep dog mix rescued from South LA's shelter; Harper, rescued from a homeless encampment; and Claurese, surrendered when her family couldn't afford her medical bills.
    Joy Benedict, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
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  • Josh Stevens was the lone voice supporting the projects that have come nationally under scrutiny for noise and pressure on public water and energy systems.
    Joe Holden, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Deep in the cornfields of northeast Iowa, a cacophony of voices loudly whispered to build a permanent baseball stadium.
    Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
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  • Kilolani is the Hawaiian word for the stargazers, those who were inspired by the heavens.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Generations of Atlantans filled the North Avenue Presbyterian Church today to say farewell to Celestine Sibley, a woman whose words had moved them for more than half a century.
    AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 18 Aug. 2026
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  • Reaves has a fully dedicated golf social media Instagram account, and right after retirement from the NBA, Smith joined the golf team at North Carolina A&T as a freshman walk-on.
    Omar Jimenez, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Leeds United’s goalkeeper does not manage his social media accounts but his friends have kept him informed of the feverish reaction to his arrival.
    Beren Cross, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
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  • The thermoplastic elastomer is between 50-85 percent bio-based, depending on the formulation, according to a DIN certification based on ASTM testing.
    Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Quality matters; seek full-spectrum oil, fast-acting formulations, and solventless extraction.
    Peter Su, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
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  • Cancer June 21 – July 22 A clear message can carry both warmth and authority today.
    Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • These messages were a launching pad for the spread of inaccurate data, particularly claims about an 82% risk of miscarriage associated with Covid-19 vaccines.
    Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
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  • The state last week filed documents pushing back on Murdaugh’s request to send DNA found under Maggie’s fingernails to an independent laboratory for more advanced testing.
    Devon M. Sayers, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
  • According to charging documents, the teens were allegedly plotting to rob Wright and displayed guns during a video call.
    Adam Thompson, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
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  • The researchers scanned the brains of eight dogs — six border collies, a labrador and a golden retriever — while showing them images of strangers with either a happy or a neutral expression.
    Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026
  • When Robert offers to help, Thom’s expression is curiously muted.
    Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2026

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“Statement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/statement. Accessed 20 Aug. 2026.

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