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
What embarrassing statements to make in front of SCOTUS.
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Dan Mangan, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
There were plenty of reasons national Democrats were chugging antacids in recent months as one by one Mamdani’s past statements came back to Page One.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 5 Nov. 2025
Ohio polls no longer accept utility bills, government checks, bank statements or other forms of identification without a photo as valid IDs.
—Patricia Gallagher Newberry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 4 Nov. 2025
But the answer that emerges from a review of Cheney’s actions and statements appears to be a definitive no.
—Josh Meyer, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
So voters weren’t exactly swayed by the Biden administration’s frequent statements that the economy was on fire.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
Court records obtained by KOCO include several emotional victim impact statements describing lasting fear and trauma.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Below, the full statements from Ladd’s family as well as her co-stars from her more recent films, like Isle of Hope.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2025
Witness statements and video surveillance indicated the man fired a handgun into a home and then left the area in a white Honda SUV driven by the woman, police said.
—Jason Green, Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2025
Dan Mangan, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
There were plenty of reasons national Democrats were chugging antacids in recent months as one by one Mamdani’s past statements came back to Page One.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 5 Nov. 2025
Ohio polls no longer accept utility bills, government checks, bank statements or other forms of identification without a photo as valid IDs.
—Patricia Gallagher Newberry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 4 Nov. 2025
But the answer that emerges from a review of Cheney’s actions and statements appears to be a definitive no.
—Josh Meyer, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
So voters weren’t exactly swayed by the Biden administration’s frequent statements that the economy was on fire.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
Court records obtained by KOCO include several emotional victim impact statements describing lasting fear and trauma.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Below, the full statements from Ladd’s family as well as her co-stars from her more recent films, like Isle of Hope.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2025
Witness statements and video surveillance indicated the man fired a handgun into a home and then left the area in a white Honda SUV driven by the woman, police said.
—Jason Green, Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for statements
Noun
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In 2026, a perfect storm of rising premiums and the expiration of enhanced subsidies that kept costs lower for middle-class families mean many people will face higher bills or be forced to shop around for cheaper plans.—
Berkeley Lovelace Jr,
NBC news,
31 Oct. 2025
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Trump officials' focus on recouping payments from defaulted student loan borrowers was a reversal of the Education Department's strategy under former President Joe Biden, which centered more on providing borrowers with additional options to get current on their bills.—
Annie Nova,
CNBC,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Everyone — including Grande and Erivo — jumps and looks around as overlapping voices ask what’s going on.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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Through its sponsorship of Billboard Latin Music Week, State Farm reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the Latin community and uplifting the voices shaping its culture.—
Quincy Green,
Billboard,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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There would be no breakup, no hard words, no goodbyes.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
2 Nov. 2025
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As Guerrero finished, Bichette stepped to his locker, uttering his final few words, too.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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Airwallex’s focus, instead, is on companies that want a global presence and need to be able to issue employee cards, open bank accounts, and pay merchants across dozens of jurisdictions.—
Leo Schwartz,
Fortune,
3 Nov. 2025
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But as was proven later, in conflicting accounts like the ones here, the Band didn’t quite go quietly into that night.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
2 Nov. 2025
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Even over-the-counter basics, like children’s Tylenol or chewable Pepto-Bismol, can be surprisingly hard to find abroad, especially in countries where pharmacies stock different formulations or ban certain medications altogether.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
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In a lab tucked away in southern California, scientists at Debut Biotech are testing molecules using advanced biotechnology to create new skincare formulations.—
Laya Neelakandan,
CNBC,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Instead of clicking links in messages or banners, type the store's web address directly into your browser to avoid phishing pages designed to steal your login details or card information.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
2 Nov. 2025
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Spanberger condemned the messages and political violence generally, but didn't withdraw or double down on her endorsement of Jones.—
Jahd Khalil,
NPR,
2 Nov. 2025
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Newly emboldened, Allura decides to forge Chase’s signature on the documents and have two of their embryos implanted without his consent.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
5 Nov. 2025
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The documents state that the former couple had a prenuptial agreement dated Dec 11, 2017.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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McDaniel’s facial expressions were also notable, something play-by-play commentator Al Michaels even brought up on the broadcast in the fourth quarter when McDaniel looked visibly frustrated.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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The shades, stoic facial expressions and ensembles?—
Diana Pearl,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Statements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/statements. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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