Synonyms of states

states 1 of 2

noun

plural of state

as in countries

a body of people composed of one or more nationalities usually with its own territory and government

the British monarch is the head of state, while the prime minister is the head of the government

Synonyms & Similar Words

• countries
• nations
• commonwealths
• kingdoms
• republics
• provinces
• lands
• empires
• sovereignties
• democracies
• microstates
• nation-states
• mandates
• domains
• ministates
• monarchies
• principalities
• dictatorships
• city-states
• sovereigns
• duchies
• emirates
• realms
• settlements
• colonies
• homelands
• sultanates
• theocracies
• dominions
• dependencies
• dukedoms
• trust territories
• client states
• great powers
• world powers
• powers
• sea powers
• superpowers
• seigniories
• soil
• monocracies
• oligarchies
• fatherlands
• welfare states
• condominiums
• motherlands

states

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of state

1

as in says

to convey in appropriate or telling terms

please state the vehicle's mechanical problem as clearly and briefly as possible

Synonyms & Similar Words

• says
• expresses
• articulates
• words
• puts
• phrases
• describes
• formulates
• clothes
• implies
• suggests
• summarizes
• translates
• couches
• tells
• hints
• intimates
• speaks
• restates
• insinuates
• crafts
• paraphrases
• discloses
• frames
• communicates
• rephrases
• renders
• talks
• verbalizes
• utters
• rewords
• vocalizes
• writes up

2

as in tells

to express (a thought or emotion) in words

"I believe this theory is wrong," she stated

Synonyms & Similar Words

• says
• tells
• utters
• talks
• speaks
• discusses
• shares
• articulates
• brings out
• enunciates
• verbalizes
• gives
• announces
• passes
• puts
• vocalizes
• voices
• publishes
• affirms
• puts into words
• posts
• declares
• asserts
• looks
• proclaims
• shouts
• sounds
• alleges
• advertises
• words
• whispers
• avers
• promulgates
• ventilates
• gets off
• airs
• broadcasts
• blurts
• avows
• publicizes
• mouths
• lips
• vents
• drawls
• phrases
• remarks
• blazes
• formulates
• comments
• murmurs
• chirps
• breathes
• clothes
• bolts
• gasps
• shoots
• rips (out)
• blabbers
• pipes up (with)
• couches
• spouts
• avouches
• purrs
• formulizes
• snarls
• splutters

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• suppresses
• stifles

3

as in voices

to make known (as an idea, emotion, or opinion)

everyone has a right to state his or her opinion, no matter how unpopular it may be

Synonyms & Similar Words

• voices
• expresses
• gives
• announces
• looks
• writes
• says
• sounds
• expounds
• describes
• airs
• proclaims
• declares
• ventilates
• raises
• puts forth
• vents
• conveys
• gives air to
• publishes
• advertises
• circulates
• enunciates
• broadcasts
• disseminates
• submits
• offers
• speaks out
• speaks up
• enounces
• sounds off
• chimes in
• communicates
• writes up
• puts over
• puts across

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• suppresses
• restricts
• stifles
• restrains
• censors

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of states

Noun

The development is a blow to the states’ lawsuit, which was filed on July 13. — Jack Dunn, Variety, 6 Aug. 2026

Andrew’s research now largely focuses on how brain function is associated with various mental states—in particular, religious and mystical experiences. — Big Think, 6 Aug. 2026

Chicago area officials are taking extra precautions following a wave of cyberattacks on water and wastewater facilities in multiple states, including Michigan. — Asal Rezaei, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026

Several counties and states have proposed or passed laws to ban them. — David Goldman, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026

There are also over two dozen states reporting cases that the agency has not yet confirmed, per the latest CDC data. — Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 5 Aug. 2026

The 10-day event, part of an ongoing Everglades conservation effort, drew 907 participants from 30 states as well as Canada and Vietnam. — Laurie Mermet, Sun Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2026

At least 27 states have called for the ruling to be respected, and 17 more have issued generally positive statements about it. — Jill Goldenziel, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026

Bozovic has long attributed the influx of wealthy buyers to higher taxes in states like New York and California, as well as Florida’s more business-friendly policies. — Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026

Verb

What those agreements are hasn’t been disclosed, but the filing states these provisions generally update language, ensure compliance with state law and clarify existing practices. — Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2026

The complaint states that an associate producer dropped off a digital cinema package at Netflix headquarters in June so that the company could consider whether to buy the rights. — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 30 July 2026

The art gallery's website also states that Dane Fine Art has been the largest wholesale fine art and print dealer in the world since 1981. — Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 30 July 2026

Council’s lawsuit states that his two seasons at Monroe College, a junior college, should not count toward his NCAA eligibility. — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026

Postpartum Support International states that 4% of postpartum psychosis sufferers commit infanticide, and 5% die by suicide. — Charles Trepany, USA Today, 30 July 2026

Moreover, Proposition 28 states that the arts funding, which is generated by student enrollment, must go to the school in which those students are enrolled. — Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026

In addition, opting for a simple immediate or deferred annuity may also help amplify income, the report states. — Lorie Konish, CNBC, 29 July 2026

The release states that Midwest Poultry is not aware of any specific illnesses linked to it's products, and its Texas farms are not distributing fresh eggs at this time. — Mary Lyle, Arkansas Online, 23 July 2026