statements

Definition of statementsnext
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 In the Texas courtroom, Setrakian acknowledged that Bonta had made the critical statements in a fundraising appeal that circulated widely and into Texas. Will Swaim, Oc Register, 6 Apr. 2026 When her mother was charged with making false statements and they were separated, the toddler was sent to the custody of the ORR, which cares for immigrant children in shelter or foster settings. ABC News, 5 Apr. 2026 Earlier this year, West apologized for his past controversial statements and antisemitic outbursts in a full-page Wall Street Journal ad, but hasn’t commented publicly. Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 5 Apr. 2026 In countless statements and campaign appearances, the president and his allies turned a crime and a tragedy into a conspiracy. Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 5 Apr. 2026 And London mayor Sadiq Khan on Wednesday made statements distancing the city’s government from the festival at Finsbury Park on July 10-12. Chris Willman, Variety, 5 Apr. 2026 Days after the controversy, the Mavericks' CEO went before reporters to clarify his statements. Jack Fink, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026 Property valuations can vary, and that means homeowners typically see a range of increases or decreases in their tax statements. Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 5 Apr. 2026 The lump-sum payments will appear on their SSA-1099 statements, too. Kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea,lorie Konish,kamaron McNair,greg Iacurci,mike Winters,sarah Agostino, CNBC, 29 Mar. 2026
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Noun
  • Sutton Foster stars as Liza Miller, a divorced Gen X mom with a serious resume gap and tuition bills due for her daughter’s education.
    Andrew Walsh, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Apr. 2026
  • While two of those three bills from Illinois lawmakers would cut off new or expanded budget gap fillers for the city, Pritzker’s latest budget proposal would also essentially reduce another.
    Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
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  • The action, whether intentional or not, reflects a harmful pattern that minimizes Black voices and their experiences.
    Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 6 Apr. 2026
  • Voters on The Star’s french fry polls have made their voices heard, making some tough choices along the way.
    Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 6 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Pisces February 19 – March 20 Friendships brighten as words land softly.
    Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 10 Apr. 2026
  • If Dru’s words were correct and ticket buyers were starved for extraterrestrial glamour, then Monroe fit the bill and then some.
    Joshua John Miller, Vanity Fair, 9 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The algorithm funnelled me into accounts that were making hard, scathing criticisms of Judaism as an organized religion.
    Antonia Hitchens, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
  • But the accounts were actually Elletson’s personal accounts and the charges on those accounts went toward his personal expenses, including purchases during a trip to Mexico, court records show.
    Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 6 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • However, healthcare providers sometimes prescribe specific formulations or higher doses when treating significant anemia.
    T'Keyah Bazin, Verywell Health, 9 Apr. 2026
  • At the same time, global influence is reshaping the market, with brands from Korea, Japan, Brazil, Australia, and even Georgia introducing new formulations and philosophies.
    Iman Balagam, Vogue, 6 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Scorpio October 23 – November 21 Morning messages carry extra weight today.
    Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 10 Apr. 2026
  • October 23 – November 21 Morning messages carry extra weight today.
    Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 10 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The zoning board said in court documents that the decision was legal and based on substantial evidence while being in the public interest and in line with city code.
    Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
  • Leyne Milstein, the city’s interim city manager for all but a few days of 2025, received less compensation than assistant city manager Howard Chan, according to tax documents and pay stubs obtained by The Sacramento Bee through a public records request.
    Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 8 Apr. 2026
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  • The astronauts’ expressions of admiration and longing for Earth echo a long history of space explorers gaining new appreciation for their home planet.
    Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2026
  • Sometimes, lending a sympathetic ear on the phone is awkward because there are no facial expressions to fall back on.
    Judith Martin, Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2026

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“Statements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/statements. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.

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