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
The rebranding did not sit well with her father, whose inflammatory statements and sniping forced her to expel him from the party.
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Elizabeth Pineau and Marine Strauss, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
In statements released by the White House, Amazon and Best Buy execs backed the program.
—Jibin Joseph, PCMAG, 8 Jan. 2025
Reactions varied, especially concerning abstract statements and visuals.
—Travis Diehl, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
Indeed, a persistent criticism is that their artistic approach evades urgent issues in favor of abstract or anodyne statements.
—Travis Diehl, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
The formal plea comes after witness statements reveal Higgins had been driving aggressively behind another vehicle.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
At least 18 of the 80 school districts in the county issued statements announcing that schools would close for the day.
—Matthew Mpoke Bigg, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
The current Double Double range has five age statements.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Investigators then obtained statements and evidence that led to the arrest of Miller.
—Thao Nguyen, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
Elizabeth Pineau and Marine Strauss, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
In statements released by the White House, Amazon and Best Buy execs backed the program.
—Jibin Joseph, PCMAG, 8 Jan. 2025
Reactions varied, especially concerning abstract statements and visuals.
—Travis Diehl, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
Indeed, a persistent criticism is that their artistic approach evades urgent issues in favor of abstract or anodyne statements.
—Travis Diehl, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
The formal plea comes after witness statements reveal Higgins had been driving aggressively behind another vehicle.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
At least 18 of the 80 school districts in the county issued statements announcing that schools would close for the day.
—Matthew Mpoke Bigg, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
The current Double Double range has five age statements.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Investigators then obtained statements and evidence that led to the arrest of Miller.
—Thao Nguyen, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for statements
Noun
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The program helps low-income households pay utility bills.—
Willie Wilson,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Apr. 2025
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Fortunately, there are other bills this legislative session that are promising.—
Eshan Dosani,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Compounding pharmacies can still serve patients with unique needs by offering differentiated formulations, ensuring access to personalized treatment options.—
Sindhya Valloppillil,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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The vibrant new yellow-and-olive packaging, reflects the unique bio-stimulation approach that underpins Juana’s formulations.—
Ritu Upadhyay,
WWD,
25 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Sometimes life hands you a case of the blues that can only be cured by watching Ben Affleck line dance while doing his best to convey autism with his facial expressions.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
9 Mar. 2025
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Dramatic expressions of grief and anger over Lorca’s murder mark the first and third movements.—
Jane Levere,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Housing prices will stay high too, as mortgage rates stay elevated compared to 2021 levels.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
24 Dec. 2024
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Furthermore, affecting the stability of the cryptocurrency market could be macroeconomic elements including inflation rates, devaluation of currencies, or market collapse.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Like Katt, Kendrick kept receipts and deployed them most strategically.—
Rob Marriott,
VIBE.com,
30 Dec. 2024
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Among the problems the audit cited was a lack of internal controls regarding cash and investments, receipts, disbursements, journal entries and reporting to ensure accurate and timely recordkeeping.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Dec. 2024
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“Statements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/statements. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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