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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
On the Seattle area’s Tulalip Reservation, rising gas sales were being reinvested in the community, helping to cover the cost of roads, police, health care, education, housing and other needs, Tulalip Tribes Federal Corporation CEO Tanya Burns said in a statement.
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Mead Gruver, Fortune, 11 Apr. 2026
In a statement to Fox News Digital, Butler said her client denies the allegations made by Aylesworth.
—Adam Sabes , Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 11 Apr. 2026
In a joint statement, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark, and Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar demanded that Swalwell exit the race for governor of California.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 11 Apr. 2026
Carol Quillen, president and CEO of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, said in a statement that the organization awaited further clarification from the district court.
—Michael Kunzelman, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2026
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Mead Gruver, Fortune, 11 Apr. 2026
In a statement to Fox News Digital, Butler said her client denies the allegations made by Aylesworth.
—Adam Sabes , Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 11 Apr. 2026
In a joint statement, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark, and Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar demanded that Swalwell exit the race for governor of California.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 11 Apr. 2026
Carol Quillen, president and CEO of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, said in a statement that the organization awaited further clarification from the district court.
—Michael Kunzelman, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for statement
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Johnson has not yet acted on the Senate's DHS funding bill, which stripped out funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection.—
John Parkinson,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Assembly Bill 46, which is in a Senate committee, is the furthest along of three reform bills in the legislative process.—
Tony Saavedra,
Oc Register,
12 Apr. 2026
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Hameed provides the voice and remote puppetry, while Shah inhabits the bear costume onstage.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Gary Gerould has endeared himself to generations of fans as one of the most beloved figures in franchise history over 41 seasons as the radio voice of the Sacramento Kings.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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At a minimum, his play in leading the Spurs to a 60-win season — and his words in defense of his unparalleled impact — have made a great case.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
12 Apr. 2026
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The fact that Grace and Rocky start their word list with numbers makes sense, says Arik Kershenbaum, an associate professor at the University of Cambridge who has studied wolf calls.—
Tara Haelle,
NPR,
12 Apr. 2026
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Then, there are the Acts of the Apostles, the New Testament account of the early years of Christian evangelism, generally thought to have been written by the author who is given the name Luke and who either accompanied Paul on his travels or heard about them afterward.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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In a reply posted Saturday, Bier said aggregation accounts saw their payouts cut by 40% in the most recent cycle, with an additional 20% reduction planned for the next one.—
Austin Mullen,
NBC news,
12 Apr. 2026
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At the same time, global influence is reshaping the market, with brands from Korea, Japan, Brazil, Australia, and even Georgia introducing new formulations and philosophies.—
Iman Balagam,
Vogue,
6 Apr. 2026
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Pair the test report with the fertilizer formulation of the weed-and-feed product.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Apr. 2026
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Cass High School in Bartow County announced the unexpected passing of Joey Dean in a heartfelt message shared with students, staff, and families.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Then, in late December, PowerSchool received a series of threatening messages claiming to be from a global cybercrime syndicate.—
Mike Levine,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
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The only video referenced in court documents is the one showing the shooting.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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The new legislation’s expansion of corporate powers allowing nonprofits to impose fines or penalties if authorized by their governing documents and establish payment terms will also benefit associations.—
Evonne Andris,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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At least that was my expression.—
David Sedaris,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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Elder most recently served as vice president of brand strategy and creative expression at Purpose Brands, whose portfolio includes Anytime Fitness, Waxing the City, The Bar Method, Stronger U and Basecamp Fitness.—
Pioneer Press,
Twin Cities,
12 Apr. 2026
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“Statement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/statement. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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