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 Addie Bullock, communications director for Acton’s campaign, said in a statement that the assailant lunged at Acton. Gary Fields, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2026 This latest development could save nearly 1,400 of the site’s 1,800 jobs, according to a separate statement from VW’s works council, which represents employees. Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2026 Although his party is known for its pro-Russian and anti-immigration positions and other radical stances, Siegmund has avoided making extreme statements and presents himself as a man of the people. Geir Moulson, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2026 Both the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Amazon confirmed the incident in separate statements. Ayesha Ali, ABC News, 6 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for statement
Recent Examples of Synonyms for statement
Noun
  • States United bills itself as a nonpartisan group dedicated to the rule of law and free, fair, secure elections.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 17 Sep. 2026
  • The House is embarking on its last days in session before breaking for the midterms, with a final vote expected Wednesday on a bill ratcheting up penalties on Russia.
    Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 16 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Your voice absolutely matters, even if your workplace doesn’t hear it right away.
    Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Brian VanDoeselaar received a call to confirm the instructions, and the voice on the phone sounded just like their loan officer.
    Emily Elconin for CNN, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2026
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  • Apparently the trick is to react more to the tone and tempo of the voice, rather than necessarily the precise words.
    Nick Miller, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The same poll found belief that data centers raise electricity bills jumped from 43% in January to nearly 60% by July—six months before Apollo or Morgan Stanley published a word of this research.
    Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2026
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  • The club’s 2025-26 accounts, due to be approved by members on September 19, but already obtained by The Athletic, add another chapter to the canon.
    Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • On Friday, hours ahead of its college football game against Missouri in Lawrence, the Kansas Football social account released a hype video using Civil War imagery.
    Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • European, Australian, and Asian sunscreens are also known for their special formulations, sunscreen filters, and more.
    Audrey Noble, Vogue, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Among the archival treasure trove were Renna’s skin-care formulations and facial protocols.
    Lauren Valenti, InStyle, 9 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The organization will help traditionally Democratic groups like labor and civil society craft AI policy messages, Bores said.
    Ashley Gold, semafor.com, 16 Sep. 2026
  • An odd message for programs built for communication, used widely in writing and publishing.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Native peoples in New England and Bermuda kept alive their family histories and stories throughout the centuries, even when colonial documents suppressed or omitted these connections.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2026
  • That could include new signs across the entire 4,500-acre property; updated BNA Shop merchandise; shuttle bus decals, uniforms, business cards and amendments to hundreds of legal contracts, leases and other government documents.
    Molly Davis, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026
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  • This wasn’t the funny Godspell of Toronto but an earnest expression of early-’70s youthful utopianism.
    Victor Garber, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Pantone said the latest additions bring its library to nearly 9,000 colors and span every color family, reflecting a broader turn toward maximalism and emotional expression.
    Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2026

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“Statement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/statement. Accessed 17 Sep. 2026.

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