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
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2
as in voices
an act, process, or means of putting something into words
a careful statement of the legal case before the court
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3
as in words
something that is said
her statement was met with considerable skepticism
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Recent Examples of statements
Check your habits Start by looking at your last month or two of bank and credit card statements.
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Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2025
To qualify as defamation, Ray J’s statements would have to go beyond merely hostile opinions and instead assert a provably false statement.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
For a long time, luxury in this space meant exclusivity through rare bottles, high price tags, old age statements, and gatekeeping that kept certain people and stories out.
—Hali Bey Ramdene, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Oct. 2025
Employees may need to provide proof of wages, such as an earnings and leave statements, or Form SF-50, and may also be asked to provide a Form SF-8.
—Anna Kleiber, jsonline.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Pietrofesa told both juries during opening statements that the attack on Murray was not random but targeted, that Zuazo and Hernandez went to the basement with Murray and that Hernandez closed the door to the basement.
—Christina Hall, Freep.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Patel’s remarks during the visit included commentary on countering Chinese influence in the South Pacific, statements that New Zealand officials subsequently downplayed in public, instead emphasizing cooperation on crime issues such as child exploitation and illicit drugs.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Kellogg later clarified his remarks as only referring to public statements from Vance and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and not a fresh insight into White House thinking.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
Many of the statements from NBCU and TelevisaUnivision have pointed to YouTube’s ownership by Google.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2025
Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2025
To qualify as defamation, Ray J’s statements would have to go beyond merely hostile opinions and instead assert a provably false statement.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
For a long time, luxury in this space meant exclusivity through rare bottles, high price tags, old age statements, and gatekeeping that kept certain people and stories out.
—Hali Bey Ramdene, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Oct. 2025
Employees may need to provide proof of wages, such as an earnings and leave statements, or Form SF-50, and may also be asked to provide a Form SF-8.
—Anna Kleiber, jsonline.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Pietrofesa told both juries during opening statements that the attack on Murray was not random but targeted, that Zuazo and Hernandez went to the basement with Murray and that Hernandez closed the door to the basement.
—Christina Hall, Freep.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Patel’s remarks during the visit included commentary on countering Chinese influence in the South Pacific, statements that New Zealand officials subsequently downplayed in public, instead emphasizing cooperation on crime issues such as child exploitation and illicit drugs.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Kellogg later clarified his remarks as only referring to public statements from Vance and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and not a fresh insight into White House thinking.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
Many of the statements from NBCU and TelevisaUnivision have pointed to YouTube’s ownership by Google.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for statements
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During the second trial in 2025, Thompson’s attorney, David Hayakawa, revealed to the court that $3,900 in large bills had been found next to Tokuhara's body.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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Since none of the 12 appropriations bills have been approved, this shutdown is more extensive than the partial shutdown that started in December 2018, when Congress had enacted five of the 12 appropriations bills, said the nonpartisan, nonprofit think tank Committee for a Responsible Budget.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Ahead of the sentencing, both his supporters and detractors have made their voices heard, sending letters to the judge.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Kids can swing Dora and Boots, cook in the treehouse kitchen, or decorate the casita with stickers, all while hearing familiar voices in two languages.—
Emily Glover,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
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Yesavage backed his words — and then some.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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Apparently, Grier forgot his own words, because the lines that the Dolphins have built are collectively their worst this decade, something evident in a crushing 27-24 loss to Carolina, a game in which Miami blew a 17-0 lead.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
5 Oct. 2025
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This will only work on accounts using an email included in the initial 2021 data breach.—
James Peckham,
PC Magazine,
6 Oct. 2025
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One immediate way to do this is to change the online passwords to bank accounts so only the non-gambling spouse knows them.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
5 Oct. 2025
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Such findings defy the zero-sum formulations; indeed, Riofrancos argues, a path to zero emissions that depends on electrifying personal vehicles is the slowest path to that goal (albeit one that might not demand larger societal shifts).—
Scott W. Stern,
The Atlantic,
2 Oct. 2025
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This allowed Sparxell to trial-and-error the process—identifying practical limitations and refining formulations iteratively.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
1 Oct. 2025
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Kaley Chiles, the licensed counselor challenging Colorado’s ban, said the law is preventing her from communicating messages that some people – including those who believe they were born in the wrong body − are interested in.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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The private messages offer a disturbing glimpse into how Jones — who is looking to oust incumbent Republican Attorney General Jason Miyares this fall — describes his political adversaries in private conversations.—
Amy DeLaura,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Oct. 2025
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An adult man allegedly used falsified documents to enroll in a Minnesota high school and reportedly played on the football team.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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In additional court documents viewed by VIBE, the prosecutors have asked the Judge that Combs be sentenced to no less than 135 months’ imprisonment, or about 11 years and 3 months behind bars.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
30 Sep. 2025
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But on the Internet he might be best known for his facial expressions and reactions from red carpet photo calls and interviews.—
Ralphie Aversa,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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With durable materials and a wide variety of expressions, Emotion Friends double as a playful tool and a teaching resource.—
Emily Glover,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Statements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/statements. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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