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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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as in word
something that is said
her statement was met with considerable skepticism
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Recent Examples of statement
Amick responded to Green’s statement that the opinions of non-champions don’t matter, noting that Durant has two titles and two Finals MVP trophies.
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Jordy Fee-Platt, New York Times, 5 Nov. 2025
This statement would suggest that YouTube doesn’t want to restore access to Disney’s ABC stations for a short period of time.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 4 Nov. 2025
Cheney died Monday night due to complications of pneumonia and cardiac and vascular disease, according to a statement from his family shared with the press.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 4 Nov. 2025
The statement also says that after the layoffs, there is only one woman of color on the editorial staff.
—Elizabeth Blair, NPR, 4 Nov. 2025
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Jordy Fee-Platt, New York Times, 5 Nov. 2025
This statement would suggest that YouTube doesn’t want to restore access to Disney’s ABC stations for a short period of time.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 4 Nov. 2025
Cheney died Monday night due to complications of pneumonia and cardiac and vascular disease, according to a statement from his family shared with the press.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 4 Nov. 2025
The statement also says that after the layoffs, there is only one woman of color on the editorial staff.
—Elizabeth Blair, NPR, 4 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for statement
Noun
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According to the conservative speaker of Parliament, Iran’s National Security Council has asked for the bill not to be implemented.—
Arash Azizi,
The Atlantic,
7 Nov. 2025
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Solo travel can be pure joy—until the bill arrives.—
Essence,
Essence,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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That sensibility informs my instincts, my style, my voice.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Nov. 2025
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While the industry has changed considerably, their brand identities and creative voices are meaningful and remain strong.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
4 Nov. 2025
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But Obergefell, like many other who are concerned about the Supreme Court's conservative majority, takes little comfort in their words.—
Jason Lemon,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Swayer is a spoken word poet and this is clear in her verse that is melodic on the page.—
Amber McBride,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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While its initial focus was cross-border payments, Zhang said the company’s revenue is now spread over an array of products, with business accounts similar to Mercury comprising 34% of its revenue, spend management 20%, and payments 30%.—
Leo Schwartz,
Fortune,
3 Nov. 2025
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But as was proven later, in conflicting accounts like the ones here, the Band didn’t quite go quietly into that night.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
2 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The formulations, doses, and follow-up protocols vary widely.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
6 Nov. 2025
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In each formulation tested, the weight loss leveled off in mice treated with the plasmids.—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN Money,
4 Nov. 2025
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Newsweek has contacted Wilkins’s attorney via email and Parker via social media message outside of regular working hours for comment.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Criminal defense attorney Christopher Parente pointed to the messages as an indication Exum understood the high public scrutiny of the case and would have recognized the potential evidentiary value of this vehicle.—
Omar Jimenez,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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Charging documents alleged Lillig fraudulently activated 436 Visa gift cards worth about $155,000 over the five years.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
6 Nov. 2025
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The palazzo’s library contains vast archives with ledgers, documents and correspondence to and from merchants, agents and buyers across the world.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
5 Nov. 2025
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The costume was designed by veteran costume and puppet designer Tahra Zafar and, of course, includes Paddington’s trademark blue duffel coat and red hat, as well as mechanics that enable facial expressions like blinking.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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The idea was to commission artists to make short films about forms of expression related to opera.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Statement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/statement. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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