statements

noun

plural of statement
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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for statements
  1. bills
  2. voices
  3. words
  4. accounts
  5. formulations
  6. messages
  7. documents
  8. expressions
Noun
  • The weight of the world—the dismal news alerts, the rent bills, the doomscrolling—isn’t putting them in the mood for lighthearted banter or seductive dancing or organic inquisitiveness.
    — Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 24 July 2026
  • While the outgoing Congress typically passes a series of bills prior to ending its term in early January, there are a series of major legislative issues related to government funding and defense that have yet to be addressed.
    — Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 24 July 2026
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  • The book is structured around the voices of two young women in São Paulo, Ana and Joan, each on the cusp of their eighteenth birthday, each experimenting with their sense of self, with their limits and possibilities.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 July 2026
  • Alina Marazzi is one of the most distinctive voices in Italian cinema.
    — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 23 July 2026
Definition of voices
Noun
  • Modi’s gestures, pauses and mannerisms have been turned into viral edits that turn his own words into political jokes.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 July 2026
  • The article is, by my estimation, more than 5,000 words, so Horowitch better hope at least some people are still reading or its argument is destined to go begging.
    — John Warner, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2026
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Noun
  • Brett also shared a special pre-recorded message that was posted on the club’s social media accounts.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026
  • There are $1,000 seed amounts for individual accounts and tax advantages.
    — Erik Sherman, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
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Noun
  • All those experts voted in favor of allowing specialty pharmacies to produce their own formulations of BPC-157 for patients.
    — Matthew Perrone, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026
  • Teresa Fleming, director of innovation and research at Bell, said the approval creates an opportunity to develop lighter, more elegant sunscreen formulations that better match evolving consumer expectations.
    — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 21 July 2026
Definition of formulations
Noun
  • Many of these messages relate to charging issues; others to positioning or obstacles.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 20 July 2026
  • This includes identifying what messages resonate, where deals stall and how buyers respond over time, while giving teams the context to adapt in real time.
    — Tom Burke, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Definition of messages
Noun
  • The project will include 121 boutique homes geared toward older adults, office space, a parking garage and a rooftop restaurant and bar, according to city documents.
    — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026
  • In October 2025, Baumgarten dropped his claims against both Opera Carolina and Williams, court documents show.
    — Catherine Muccigrosso July 24, Charlotte Observer, 24 July 2026
Definition of documents
Noun
  • Higher proof expressions, heritage production methods and transparency around ingredients have all become growing points of interest as the category continues to evolve.
    — Amber Love Bond, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • Under his watch almost three years ago, FIFA unexpectedly announced a compressed bidding timeline for the 2034 World Cup, giving countries less than a month to submit expressions of interest.
    — Tom Kludt, Vanity Fair, 17 July 2026
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