statements

plural of statement
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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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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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Recent Examples of statements President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned the attack in separate statements and expressed sorrow over the deaths. — Arkansas Online, 20 Sep. 2026 While Mayor Mamdani’s statements on Israel have drawn much attention, a prior mayor’s tenure offers a powerful paradigm for transcending controversy to pursue mutually beneficial partnerships. — Herbert Block, New York Daily News, 20 Sep. 2026 But the other side to this is these guys are making statements while showing up for work. — Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2026 El-Sayed has since disavowed Piker’s controversial statements and ended plans for joint campaigning, but has not categorically repudiated him nor apologized for appearing with him. — ABC News, 20 Sep. 2026 The video, and Ovechkin’s subsequent statements, have sparked harsh criticism in Europe, the United States and Canada, which is part of the NHL. — Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2026 Plaintiffs say a flurry of public statements urging industrywide coordination to decelerate AI restricts competition and reduces the value of ChatGPT, Claude, Grok and Gemini subscriptions. — Kaitlyn Huamani, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026 The statements were positive but restrained, reflecting the pain inflicted by this saga. — Isaac Stanley-Becker, The Atlantic, 19 Sep. 2026 Nixon’s positions on Israel are clear from her own statements. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 8 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for statements
Noun
  • Members want action on pocketbook bills like bipartisan proposals from Sens.
    — Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Murphy’s office ultimately pursued a different legislative strategy, less about passing bills than making points.
    — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 24 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Othmane Mouden, a Casablanca businessman in his late 30s, believes elections are the only way Moroccans can make their voices heard.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Mike is one of the promising voices shaping the next generation of horror.
    — Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 24 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Trump and his wife spoke to their counterparts, but their words could not be heard.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Sep. 2026
  • By platitudes like a peaceful and dignified death and silly words like natural.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • An ultra-Orthodox private investigator named Avi Lehrer called Shraga and claimed to have bank records showing that Netanyahu and his family held millions of dollars in offshore accounts.
    — Ruth Margalit, New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2026
  • First, the establishment of a local company and team, then launching official social media accounts, building connections through community events, opening e-commerce channels and ultimately expanding into physical retail.
    — Advertorial, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • And the makeup category showed up and out in a big way with amazing formulations that resulted in 26 must-have picks.
    — Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Korean skin care tends to emphasize hydration, barrier support, gentle formulations, and sun protection.
    — Sophie Dunne, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The company said one researcher exchanged thousands of messages with its AI systems about improving the mammalian transmission of a highly lethal bird flu virus.
    — Jared Perlo, NBC news, 19 Sep. 2026
  • With fewer in-person organizers, some groups are also focusing on social media and partnering with liberal content creators to boost their messages.
    — Matt Brown, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The French-language digital news media outlet La Presse reported Wednesday that court documents filed in Montreal showed that Canadian police had been monitoring Pierre for weeks and had placed his home under surveillance.
    — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Historic documents and artifacts help people remember their history, but keeping track of everything can be overwhelming, especially when the items come from an entire community.
    — Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Much commentary has consisted of expressions of astonishment.
    — Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026
  • The history of Italian fashion, as well as its contemporary expressions, is a powerful example of this heritage.
    — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2026

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“Statements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/statements. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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