Definition of statementnext
1
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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
2
as in voice
an act, process, or means of putting something into words a careful statement of the legal case before the court

Synonyms & Similar Words

3

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of statement The amusement park was celebrating its 75th anniversary when its Texas Tornado roller coaster stopped while 18 riders were on board, according to a park statement. Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 3 Aug. 2026 While its long been associated with trench coats and tailored trousers, the versatile neutral has expanded into everything from dresses to statement tops. Amanda Le, InStyle, 3 Aug. 2026 The country became known internationally as Nauru only because its local name was difficult for foreigners to pronounce and was a matter of convenience rather than one of choice, according to an earlier government statement. Charlotte Graham-McLay, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026 In a statement, the Justice Department told NPR that federal prosecutors are correct to prioritize these cases. Meg Anderson, NPR, 3 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for statement
Recent Examples of Synonyms for statement
Noun
  • The bill went into effect Monday after it was endorsed by the chief of Gandaki province and allows the farming and medical use of cannabis, said Prabin Poudyal, spokesman for the office of the Chief of Gandaki Province.
    ABC News, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Path two runs through Congress, where Senators Schiff and Curtis have a bill declaring the quiet part, the Prediction Markets Are Gambling Act, and the AGA is lobbying for exactly that.
    Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • His voice has weathered over the years, but that only added character to songs built on grit and honesty.
    Jamie Graziano, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026
  • But the voice bellowing through the headset of quarterback Patrick Mahomes provides him an every-single-play reminder of Bieniemy’s absence.
    Sam McDowell Updated July 30, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026
Noun
  • Chennai claimed him as Thala, a Tamil word meaning leader that functions as something closer to a title of devotion.
    Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Later, the Taurus Moon enters your 3rd House of Communication, helping simple words calm the noise around you today.
    Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Strantz, according to his LinkedIn account, is a sports business attorney who has served as the Rockets’ senior team counsel since July 2024.
    Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Trial testimony indicated clients transferred upwards of $2 million to Engle, expecting the money to remain in those accounts until their loans were funded.
    Doug Myers, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The intramuscular formulation of penicillin was the only treatment that could prevent pregnant patients from passing syphilis to their newborns.
    Eric Boodman, STAT, 31 July 2026
  • Cofounded by Juliette Lailler and Marie Belile, Krème touts clean, creamy formulations and focuses on nourishing the skin’s microbiome, which shields against germs, pathogens and inflammation.
    Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 31 July 2026
Noun
  • The charging document also cited one of the many messages Dumarce sent to Cole, including some previously cited by Cole that included threats with pictures of her children.
    Margaret Baker, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026
  • The governor, in his veto message, cited affordability concerns.
    Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026
Noun
  • The conviction stemmed from a July 7, 2008, shooting in Kansas City, Kansas, that killed 21-year-old Rahi Larks, according to a document from the Kansas Supreme Court and previous reporting from The Star.
    Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026
  • That premium becomes difficult to preserve when an open-weight model produces adequate results for coding, document processing, translation, extraction or customer support.
    Gerui Wang, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The branzino – buttery, substantial and just the right amount of briny – is the most tangible, tasty expression of the theory.
    Connie Ogle July 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
  • At an institution where nearly everything else has been muted, the most enduring expression of what the Kennedy Center once was now lives on its smallest stage.
    Janay Kingsberry, The Atlantic, 30 July 2026

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Statement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/statement. Accessed 6 Aug. 2026.

More from Merriam-Webster on statement

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster