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 Davis’ defense attorney, Michael Sanft, challenged jurors to identify evidence outside Davis’ own statements that placed him in Las Vegas or inside the Cadillac on the night Shakur was shot. Jonathan Landrum Jr, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026 The letter from Blumenthal and an accompanying summary of the whistleblower’s statements says the Postal Service began work on the portal on June 15 and stopped on June 25 after Talwani’s initial order. Nicholas Riccardi, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026 If anything, these statements from nearly a dozen New Jersey state officials and the governor show that the merger lawsuit is not popular enough to justify the cost of the state’s involvement. David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 1 Sep. 2026 There’s truth in these statements, and in the age of LinkedIn, the pressure to build a bigger network never really lets up. Jeanan Yasiri Moe, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026 For long-time listeners to meetings of the Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel, which is distinctly independent from NASA and tasked with identifying safety issues, these were eye-opening statements. Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 1 Sep. 2026 In their statements, the former presidents praised both Parton’s music and philanthropic endeavors. Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 26 Aug. 2026 Preliminary statements were issued by both Good Good and Callaway, and now this statement has followed. Mark Harris Outkick, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2026 These statements were made based on information received on the ground from CBP. Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 25 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for statements
Noun
  • That evolution is particularly relevant in the utility industry, where electricity demand is growing, grids need modernization and companies face mounting pressure to invest while keeping customer bills affordable.
    Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Johannesburg’s finances are collapsing under the weight of unpaid bills, leaving South Africa’s economic hub cash-starved and politically rudderless, according to a new report.
    Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • In KPop Demon Hunters, Arden Cho, May Hong and Ji-young Yoo play the speaking voices of Rumi, Mira and Zoey, while EJAE, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami provide the singing voices of Rumi, Mira and Zoey.
    Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • In the last decade, Ofcom has permitted greater flexibility in the interpretation of its rules, allowing broadcasters to provide more partisan coverage through presenters and guests, with fewer challenging voices.
    The Week UK, TheWeek, 28 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • My literary group chat is only literary in that it is made up of people who work with words.
    Hanif Abdurraqib, New Yorker, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The shift is easy to miss, often only a few words or new pictures.
    Steve Peoples, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Kavanagh also alleges that Sky imposed changes on Love’s annual accounts to create a flattering financial picture by booking margin on incomplete projects early.
    Jake Kanter, Deadline, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Rashidian also described accounts of arrests, executions and broader security crackdowns – claims CNN cannot independently verify.
    Julia Vargas Jones, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • While applying topical antifungal creams can help reduce this smell over time, there are formulations with a fragrance that can mask this odor.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2026
  • SweetNight says the new foam contains twice as much PCM and gel particles as its traditional formulations, while a large-pore internal structure is designed to increase airflow.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 Aug. 2026
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  • Several other country stars shared messages of support for Kelley’s sobriety in the comments.
    Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026
  • To improve chances of a timely reply, patients should start messages by greeting their doctor by name, ideally including both first and last names.
    Paul Hsieh, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The Sun conjoins Mercury in Virgo and your 8th House of Shared Resources, Trust, Intimacy, and Mutual Support, bringing clarity to money, documents, access, care, or emotional expectations.
    Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2026
  • In 1968 Britain considered evicting the family by force, with declassified documents showing a plan to raze the fort.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Prayer, religious dress and other expressions of faith can be treated as foreign, political or threatening.
    Asma Uddin, The Conversation, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Muldrow’s fierce poetry and delivery, both political and personal, add layers of daring in deep expressions of dark history and bright, burning power.
    Steve Hochman, SPIN, 31 Aug. 2026

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“Statements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/statements. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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