1
as in bills
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 voices
an act, process, or means of putting something into words
a careful statement of the legal case before the court
Synonyms & Similar Words
3
as in words
something that is said
her statement was met with considerable skepticism
Synonyms & Similar Words
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 statements
In 2024, Giuliani was disbarred and not allowed to practice law in New York or Washington for such false statements about the election.
—
Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
The county also sends out a Voter Information Guide, a paper booklet with all the relevant information about the election, as well as candidate statements specifically for the districts each voter resides in.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 3 May 2026
The wink-and-nod statements about Jewish money.
—Howard Libit, Baltimore Sun, 3 May 2026
Ground your responses in real experiences rather than generic statements.
—Alyshia Hull, USA Today, 3 May 2026
Every one of those statements do not result in indictments, of course.
—NBC news, 3 May 2026
In Platte County, countywide candidates must file financial statements with both the Missouri Ethics Commission and the county clerk in compliance with a county ordinance first passed nearly 30 years ago mandating the dual filing.
—Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 2 May 2026
Their charges range from illegally voting in a federal election to making false statements when applying for citizenship and unlawful procurement of citizenship or naturalization.
—ABC News, 2 May 2026
Meanwhile, the state passed a law in 2013 requiring police to make video and audio recordings of statements from people arrested for major crimes.
—Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 26 Apr. 2026
Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
The county also sends out a Voter Information Guide, a paper booklet with all the relevant information about the election, as well as candidate statements specifically for the districts each voter resides in.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 3 May 2026
The wink-and-nod statements about Jewish money.
—Howard Libit, Baltimore Sun, 3 May 2026
Ground your responses in real experiences rather than generic statements.
—Alyshia Hull, USA Today, 3 May 2026
Every one of those statements do not result in indictments, of course.
—NBC news, 3 May 2026
In Platte County, countywide candidates must file financial statements with both the Missouri Ethics Commission and the county clerk in compliance with a county ordinance first passed nearly 30 years ago mandating the dual filing.
—Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 2 May 2026
Their charges range from illegally voting in a federal election to making false statements when applying for citizenship and unlawful procurement of citizenship or naturalization.
—ABC News, 2 May 2026
Meanwhile, the state passed a law in 2013 requiring police to make video and audio recordings of statements from people arrested for major crimes.
—Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 26 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for statements
Noun
-
And then how much time and energy does that take us away from doing the things that pay the bills?—
Alina Selyukh,
NPR,
3 May 2026
-
In fact, Russian statistics show that nonpayments of commercial bills hit a record high of $109 billion in January.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
3 May 2026
Noun
-
No sound of voices, horns, tires.—
Ellen Bass,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
-
That can limit new voices, reduce competition, and contribute to a system that feels disconnected from everyday people.—
Linh Tat,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
Noun
-
But, like John Paul’s words in Poland in 1979, Leo’s words in 2026 have addressed a global conflict squarely if obliquely.—
Paul Elie,
New Yorker,
8 May 2026
-
Each puzzle has exactly one solution, so watch out for words or items that seem to belong to multiple categories!—
Mark Cooper,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
Noun
-
Enforcement mechanisms, such as freezing accounts, canceling trades and clawing back profits, already exist as part of the private contract between the individual gambler and the house.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
-
Only 28% of Latino households have retirement accounts compared to 62% of white households, according to the report.—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 May 2026
Noun
-
Once formulations could be adjusted seasonally, the mandate returned in the early 1950s and has stayed in place continuously – until Hegseth’s change of policy.—
Katrine L. Wallace,
The Conversation,
28 Apr. 2026
-
Japanese sunscreen has always been the best; the lightest formulations, the silkiest textures, and some of the most affordable prices too.—
Anita Bhagwandas,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
The data taken in the April 29 incident included personal information of users at affected organizations, including names, email addresses, student ID numbers and messages among Canvas users, the company said.—
Jon Haworth,
ABC News,
8 May 2026
-
Data accessed included user names, email addresses, student ID numbers, and messages exchanged on the platform.—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
8 May 2026
Noun
-
The documents go on to say that after Dukes was arrested and placed into a Chicago youth facility at 15 years old, he was signed to Warner Records.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
-
And with the expansion, Our Lady wants to increase capacity from 262 people to 450, according to the church’s town hall documents from February.—
Desiree Mathurin
April 28,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
But most are just expressions of thanks for all the good music.—
Roger Simmons,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 May 2026
-
Lots of promises and expressions of support, but tell me true, who’s in the deal?—
Neil Senturia,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Statements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/statements. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
