Thesaurus results for STATEMENTS

statements

noun

plural of statement

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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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an act, process, or means of putting something into words a careful statement of the legal case before the court

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something that is said her statement was met with considerable skepticism

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Recent Examples of statements Opening statements are set for Wednesday in Hadi Matar's trial in the federal courthouse in Buffalo, New York. — ABC News, 22 July 2026 But Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office prosecutors repeatedly rejected that argument during closing statements. — Reeti Malhotra, Sacbee.com, 21 July 2026 But teams book national revenue at differing amounts on their income statements, based on the timing of payments and gross revenue versus net of league expenses. — Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 21 July 2026 Bianca Cobbins, 43, pleaded guilty to making false statements to a financial institution and aiding in the preparation of false tax returns in 2025. — Alexa Newsom, Kansas City Star, 21 July 2026 This is why an advisor who understands your financial statements but not your operating environment could overlook issues that matter. — Louis Grassi, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026 Fox News Digital has sent multiple inquiries to Kress, SJSU and the California State University system (CSU) for a response to the allegations and the player's latest statements, but none of the parties has addressed the issue. — Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026 London — Britain’s new Prime Minister Andy Burnham entered 10 Downing Street on Monday, making few detailed policy statements but offering plenty of clues about the nature of his premiership. — Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 20 July 2026 Police said the officers noticed inconsistencies in the statements made by the four and that the behavior of one of them also raised suspicions. — Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 20 July 2026

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Wheeler breaks down her actionable, high-yield steps for parents with kids of all ages who want to lower their bills right now.

— Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 31 July 2026
In September 2023, California approved the Climate Accountability Package, a pair of bills aimed at creating sustainability reporting requirements.

— Jon McGowan, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

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When 39 days of elite physical punishment concluded with stadium lights dimming across North America, millions of fans limped away from watch parties with hoarse voices and sore feet.

— Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Former chief voices his support All of this played out as Kowalski was retiring from the department.

— Kelsy Mittauer, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026

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Trademark law protects distinctive brand identifiers—like words and symbols—that tell the public exactly who is behind a product.

— Ashlee Difuntorum, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
There’s a freedom to working in English since words have less emotional significance, the Oscar-winner believes.

— Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026

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Four accounts across four services were involved, and Hugging Face’s forensic timeline documents 17,600 distinct actions across four days.

— Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Trial testimony indicated clients transferred upwards of $2 million to Engle, expecting the money to remain in those accounts until their loans were funded.

— Doug Myers, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026

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Cofounded by Juliette Lailler and Marie Belile, Krème touts clean, creamy formulations and focuses on nourishing the skin’s microbiome, which shields against germs, pathogens and inflammation.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 31 July 2026
However, researchers have likewise criticized the HABITS trial for possible discrepancies in the treatment formulations given to patients.

— Versha Pleasant, The Conversation, 30 July 2026

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In messages before the attack, read aloud before the court on Monday, Colt wrote about his longing for fame and obsession with Nikolas Cruz, the Parkland school shooter who killed 17 students and teachers in 2018.

— Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 28 July 2026
The Sun in your 3rd House of Communication trines Neptune in your 11th House of Community, supporting honest updates, thoughtful messages, and conversations that keep people connected.

— Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 July 2026

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On Friday, Tench was arrested on 99 felony charges, which include 33 counts of bid-rigging, 33 of first-degree forgery and 33 of filing false documents.

— Caroline Silva, AJC.com, 30 July 2026
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department officer Seth Elliott used confidential police databases to let a drug dealer know about undercover police who were trying to buy drugs, court documents allege.

— Julia Coin Updated July 30, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026

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But not always—Herradura just announced the re-release of one of its strongest expressions, Directo de Alambique, which clocks in at 110 proof.

— Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 27 July 2026
Together, both demonstrate how cultural exchange can inspire and create new expressions of food and wine.

— Yuri Shima, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

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