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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
The preliminary benchmark revision was worse than expected, the Comerica statement added.
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Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
Their lives and relationships are more than political statements — these are humans with bodies just as susceptible to illness and depression.
—Jourdain Searles, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
While Russian state media trumpeted a breakthrough, Beijing’s initial statements briefly mentioned 20 bilateral cooperation documents across several sectors.
—Ariel Cohen, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
In a statement sent out to several media outlets, Pinstripes explained its next steps.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 9 Sep. 2025
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Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
Their lives and relationships are more than political statements — these are humans with bodies just as susceptible to illness and depression.
—Jourdain Searles, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
While Russian state media trumpeted a breakthrough, Beijing’s initial statements briefly mentioned 20 bilateral cooperation documents across several sectors.
—Ariel Cohen, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
In a statement sent out to several media outlets, Pinstripes explained its next steps.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 9 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for statement
Noun
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Lerner believes that without smarter management, enterprises will face spiraling bills and strained infrastructure.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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Jackson is one of 45 Democrats who have co-sponsored a bill, the Block the Bombs Act, that would cut off some offensive military assistance to Israel.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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His voice is exuberant, especially when cracking jokes.—
Duaa Eldeib,
ProPublica,
10 Sep. 2025
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But the feeling when a film grabs hold remains the same—by a story, a character, a voice—that, never goes out of season.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Iniki is the Hawaiian word for sharp and piercing wind.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Colleagues described a popular chaplain with nicknames for the tiny patients and soothing words for their bleary-eyed parents.—
Hannah Allam,
ProPublica,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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After winning series 13 in 2022, Syabira Yusoff has continued to share her passion for baking with her growing audience on her social media account.—
Jane LaCroix,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Bundys’ account of Finicum shooting aligns with reports The Bundy family’s statement included a photo of FBI Director Kash Patel standing with four men with an FBI Shield of Bravery award displayed in front of them.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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As the industry evolves, brands that combine innovative formulations, compelling storytelling, and diverse retail strategies are positioned to capture disproportionate market share in this expanding category.—
Kaleigh Moore,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Unlike whole foods such as fruits, vegetables, fresh meats, whole grains, nuts and seeds, ultraprocessed foods are mostly industrial formulations that contain many additives, including salt, sugar, oils, preservatives, emulsifiers and synthetic ingredients.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Sep. 2025
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In order to embolden and support his organization, bin Laden often videotaped himself with messages aimed at his target audience, established training centers in Afghanistan, had an expansive funding network that included wealthy individuals, couriers, mosques and other complex ways to raise funds.—
Richard Frankel,
ABC News,
11 Sep. 2025
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Inside the West Wing, staff sat in shocked silence, scrolling to see the latest updates of news on their phones and messages on their computer screens.—
Eric Cortellessa,
Time,
11 Sep. 2025
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So far, the committee has issued 10 subpoenas and released a slew of documents from Epstein’s estate and over 30,000 pages from the Department of Justice.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Sep. 2025
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His criminal history included three felony convictions, according to a USA TODAY review of court documents.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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The mass protests started in response to the ban—which was lifted on Tuesday, September 9—but have since broadened into an expression of dissatisfaction with the country's political leadership and alleged corruption.—
Robert Birsel
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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The First Amendment protects not just public speech and expression against government retaliation but also the public's ability to access information without government censorship.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Statement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/statement. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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