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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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
Why one-time protection isn’t enough After a breach, you are often told to freeze your credit, accept the free monitoring offer and watch your statements.
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2026
When Jack Daniel’s launched its Aged Series back in 2021, adding age statements to the lineup for the first time in a century seemed like a natural step for the storied Tennessee distillery.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 10 May 2026
At the 1969 Oscars, Streisand wore arguably one of her most famous fashion statements.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 9 May 2026
Some have questioned whether the Biennale really is a nonpartisan exhibition, pointing to the show’s history of making political statements, including in 2022, when Russia invaded Ukraine.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 9 May 2026
Since his sentencing, Malina has remained active on social media, sharing statements about continuing to stand by her partner.
—Aya Al-Hakim, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
Some details emerged not through public statements but through disclosures from anonymous sources, including news Friday that the CDC was sending a team to Spain's Canary Islands to meet the Americans onboard.
—ABC News, 9 May 2026
Some details emerged not through public statements but through disclosures from anonymous sources, including news Friday that the CDC was sending a team to Spain’s Canary Islands to meet the Americans onboard.
—Mike Stobbe, Fortune, 9 May 2026
In 2024, Giuliani was disbarred and not allowed to practice law in New York or Washington for such false statements about the election.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2026
When Jack Daniel’s launched its Aged Series back in 2021, adding age statements to the lineup for the first time in a century seemed like a natural step for the storied Tennessee distillery.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 10 May 2026
At the 1969 Oscars, Streisand wore arguably one of her most famous fashion statements.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 9 May 2026
Some have questioned whether the Biennale really is a nonpartisan exhibition, pointing to the show’s history of making political statements, including in 2022, when Russia invaded Ukraine.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 9 May 2026
Since his sentencing, Malina has remained active on social media, sharing statements about continuing to stand by her partner.
—Aya Al-Hakim, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
Some details emerged not through public statements but through disclosures from anonymous sources, including news Friday that the CDC was sending a team to Spain's Canary Islands to meet the Americans onboard.
—ABC News, 9 May 2026
Some details emerged not through public statements but through disclosures from anonymous sources, including news Friday that the CDC was sending a team to Spain’s Canary Islands to meet the Americans onboard.
—Mike Stobbe, Fortune, 9 May 2026
In 2024, Giuliani was disbarred and not allowed to practice law in New York or Washington for such false statements about the election.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for statements
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That extra work drives up electricity bills and pressures the unit to overperform.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 May 2026
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For many corporate leaders, energy risk means just higher fuel and electricity bills.—
Victor Nian,
Fortune,
10 May 2026
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From early development to creative execution, this panel offers insight into how original ideas are brought to life across studios and continents, delivering fresh voices, distinct visual styles, and boundary-pushing humor for global audiences.—
Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
11 May 2026
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Influential voices on the right, opposed to American involvement in Iran, continue to accuse Israel of manipulating America to do its bidding in the Middle East, echoing the age-old antisemitic trope of Jews pulling the strings of global politics.—
Joshua M. Davidson,
New York Daily News,
11 May 2026
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But, like John Paul’s words in Poland in 1979, Leo’s words in 2026 have addressed a global conflict squarely if obliquely.—
Paul Elie,
New Yorker,
8 May 2026
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Each puzzle has exactly one solution, so watch out for words or items that seem to belong to multiple categories!—
Mark Cooper,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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Just understand that if interest rates rise during these six, nine or 12 months, the CD rate won't, but the rates on the other two accounts likely will.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
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Users of those services can also worry a bit less about the service provider aggressively terminating accounts.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
11 May 2026
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Once formulations could be adjusted seasonally, the mandate returned in the early 1950s and has stayed in place continuously – until Hegseth’s change of policy.—
Katrine L. Wallace,
The Conversation,
28 Apr. 2026
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Japanese sunscreen has always been the best; the lightest formulations, the silkiest textures, and some of the most affordable prices too.—
Anita Bhagwandas,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
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The data taken in the April 29 incident included personal information of users at affected organizations, including names, email addresses, student ID numbers and messages among Canvas users, the company said.—
Jon Haworth,
ABC News,
8 May 2026
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Data accessed included user names, email addresses, student ID numbers, and messages exchanged on the platform.—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
8 May 2026
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The documents go on to say that after Dukes was arrested and placed into a Chicago youth facility at 15 years old, he was signed to Warner Records.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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And with the expansion, Our Lady wants to increase capacity from 262 people to 450, according to the church’s town hall documents from February.—
Desiree Mathurin
April 28,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Apr. 2026
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But most are just expressions of thanks for all the good music.—
Roger Simmons,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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Lots of promises and expressions of support, but tell me true, who’s in the deal?—
Neil Senturia,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Statements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/statements. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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