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
New record highs reached for average 401(k) balances On average, many savers didn't need to dread taking a peek at their 401(k) statements as of late June.
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Susan Tompor, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
Soliman’s legal team filed statements from all three balking at how DHS had cherry-picked their research.
—Hannah Allam, ProPublica, 10 Sep. 2025
While denying Lawrence Kenyon’s claim of intentional infliction of emotional distress, Kreuziger considered McQueen’s statements that medical professionals had previously been concerned about her lab results.
—Evan Mealins, The Tennessean, 10 Sep. 2025
Ishiba’s predecessors have issued statements on the legacy of World War II.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 10 Sep. 2025
Ask something that invites a reply Questions are better than statements.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
In fast-moving situations like this, authorities sometimes alter their statements in the wake of new information.
—The Denver Post, Denver Post, 10 Sep. 2025
Before Jett’s body was discovered this year, Kelley testified that investigators could not locate death certificates in either Mexico or the United States to corroborate Von Ferdinand’s statements regarding Jett’s death.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
But the scope and breadth of the subpoenas — which demand everything from text messages to bank statements to phone records — has a lot of folks scratching their heads, especially those unlucky enough to have been served one.
—Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
Susan Tompor, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
Soliman’s legal team filed statements from all three balking at how DHS had cherry-picked their research.
—Hannah Allam, ProPublica, 10 Sep. 2025
While denying Lawrence Kenyon’s claim of intentional infliction of emotional distress, Kreuziger considered McQueen’s statements that medical professionals had previously been concerned about her lab results.
—Evan Mealins, The Tennessean, 10 Sep. 2025
Ishiba’s predecessors have issued statements on the legacy of World War II.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 10 Sep. 2025
Ask something that invites a reply Questions are better than statements.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
In fast-moving situations like this, authorities sometimes alter their statements in the wake of new information.
—The Denver Post, Denver Post, 10 Sep. 2025
Before Jett’s body was discovered this year, Kelley testified that investigators could not locate death certificates in either Mexico or the United States to corroborate Von Ferdinand’s statements regarding Jett’s death.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
But the scope and breadth of the subpoenas — which demand everything from text messages to bank statements to phone records — has a lot of folks scratching their heads, especially those unlucky enough to have been served one.
—Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for statements
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Without health insurance, the bills piled up, roughly $24,000.—
ProPublica,
ProPublica,
13 Sep. 2025
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The tax break allows qualified taxpayers to deduct up to $25,000 in tips a year from their tax bills.—
Bloomberg News,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
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The posts also show how social media can amplify extreme voices, with views that would previously have been marginal finding a wider audience.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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Quotes can be placed in revealing position to one another, voices put in tension, but the historian is mostly invisible.—
Book Marks
September 11,
Literary Hub,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The first sentence has something like 31 words and takes a while to say, let alone read and digest.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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And, Governor, again, powerful words.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But West Germany were closer to the Netherlands than many contemporary accounts would suggest, both in style and and ability.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
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In the days since his death, Kirk’s accounts across the internet have gained millions of followers, according to data compiled by CNN.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN Money,
14 Sep. 2025
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As the industry evolves, brands that combine innovative formulations, compelling storytelling, and diverse retail strategies are positioned to capture disproportionate market share in this expanding category.—
Kaleigh Moore,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Unlike whole foods such as fruits, vegetables, fresh meats, whole grains, nuts and seeds, ultraprocessed foods are mostly industrial formulations that contain many additives, including salt, sugar, oils, preservatives, emulsifiers and synthetic ingredients.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Most studies only look at brief exchanges, a single question and answer, or at most a handful of back-and-forth messages.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
14 Sep. 2025
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The Discord messages, which Robinson’s roommate showed investigators, also refer to engraving bullets and mention a scope and rifle being unique, officials said.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN Money,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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If tax records and documents do not add up, employers and employees may be arrested and detained as investigators sort out who is illegally present in the United States or illegally employing workers.—
Anna Giaritelli,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Sep. 2025
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Scott Olson/Getty Chinese President Xi Jinping and Tunisian President Kais Saied witness the signing of multiple bilateral cooperation documents in various fields including green and low-carbon development and investment after their talks in Beijing, capital of China, May 31, 2024.—
Jeff Young,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Cells can be referred to by expressions in other cells using a special function use() with relative coordinates.—
Cameron Kaiser,
ArsTechnica,
12 Sep. 2025
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Enough expressions of preference create a sort of consensus, one that celebrates the uncertainty that comes with ranking players.—
The Athletic NHL,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Statements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/statements. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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