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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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as in words
something that is said
her statement was met with considerable skepticism
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Recent Examples of statements
State Department of Public Safety Commissioner Bob Jacobson echoed those statements, calling for peaceful, lawful protests.
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Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 8 Jan. 2026
Defence stocks are seeing a high level of volatility in reaction to Trump’s various statements.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 8 Jan. 2026
Many Texas politicians and political organizations have issued statements following the fatal shooting of a woman by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in Minneapolis on Wednesday — though some of Texas' biggest political names have remained uncharacteristically silent.
—Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 8 Jan. 2026
Prosecutors had called dozens of witnesses since opening statements in November 2023 in the trial of six defendants.
—Dan Raby, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Not only were Isabella and Conner raised as Scientologists, there have been reports and statements from former members that the organization actively worked to turn the children against their mother.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
Drivers also can review monthly statements or an annual statement that breaks down interest payments.
—Susan Tompor, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
What embarrassing statements to make in front of SCOTUS.
—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
Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 8 Jan. 2026
Defence stocks are seeing a high level of volatility in reaction to Trump’s various statements.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 8 Jan. 2026
Many Texas politicians and political organizations have issued statements following the fatal shooting of a woman by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in Minneapolis on Wednesday — though some of Texas' biggest political names have remained uncharacteristically silent.
—Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 8 Jan. 2026
Prosecutors had called dozens of witnesses since opening statements in November 2023 in the trial of six defendants.
—Dan Raby, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Not only were Isabella and Conner raised as Scientologists, there have been reports and statements from former members that the organization actively worked to turn the children against their mother.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
Drivers also can review monthly statements or an annual statement that breaks down interest payments.
—Susan Tompor, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
What embarrassing statements to make in front of SCOTUS.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for statements
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This is designed more like a wallet, with a pouch to slip your passport in as well as external pockets to stash a few essential cards and bills.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
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Idaho has history of laws targeting trans people Over the past several years, the Idaho Legislature and lawmakers across the country have passed a series of bills targeting transgender youth and adults, several of which are now being litigated.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Jan. 2026
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Thousands of people have peacefully made their voices heard.—
Emily Shapiro,
ABC News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Contemporary voices echo this caution with striking clarity.—
Daniel Ross Goodman,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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Jens generally chooses his words carefully, and is, what’s more, particularly reticent just after finishing a long and difficult winter delivery trip; what’s a person supposed to do with words in a blizzard anyway, up on a stormy heath and all directions lost?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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The evening featured a special performance by Ludacris, along with Ciara, Jessica Alba, Julie Bowen, Kerry Washington, Malin Akerman and Olivia Munn serving as presenters and words from Baby2Baby Co-CEOs Norah Weinstein and Kelly Sawyer Patricof.—
Kirsten Chuba,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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During inquiries, the ICO found 178 active email accounts using passwords identical or similar to those set by the organization’s IT desk when the account was activated.—
Charlotte Reck,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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This is no small feat given that the criminals’ bank accounts and arsenals are fed with narco-dollars by tens of millions of cocaine users in the West.—
Gustavo Petro,
Time,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Inlyte’s work focused on cathode formulations, processing conditions, and operational protocols that allow iron to match the stability previously demonstrated only by nickel.—
Tejasri Gururaj,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Jan. 2026
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Keep in mind that aloe vera formulations also vary, and some can cause side effects, such as GI upset.—
Sara Hoffman,
Verywell Health,
31 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Simple combinations like 1111, 4444 and 1234 were used to gain access to the messages waiting in the inbox.—
Charlotte Reck,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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In the first of several messages, Jenner, 70, shared an image of herself and Lawrence cuddling on a bed, acting surprised while reading a book.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The assault occurred in November in a shower at the jail, according to court documents.—
Lori Dunn,
Arkansas Online,
8 Jan. 2026
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The shipping documents claimed the containers were filled with household goods.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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While there has been some show of support for Maduro and expressions ofoutrage by his remaining government officials, the streets of Caracas and other major cities have mostly been quiet.—
Flora Charner,
CNN Money,
10 Jan. 2026
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Whether those expressions will ever feel fully convincing is an open question.—
Dan Turello,
New Yorker,
10 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Statements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/statements. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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