STATES Synonyms: 157 Similar and Opposite Words

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

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states

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verb

present tense third-person singular of state

as in says

to convey in appropriate or telling terms please state the vehicle's mechanical problem as clearly and briefly as possible

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as in tells

to express (a thought or emotion) in words "I believe this theory is wrong," she stated

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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

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Recent Examples of states

Noun

The administration's efforts had the potential to be especially disruptive in states like Washington and Oregon that send out ballots entirely by mail. — Arkansas Online, 15 Sep. 2026 Half of the fund will be equally distributed among states, while CMS has discretion on how the other half is used. — Daniel Payne, STAT, 14 Sep. 2026 The transition also happens gradually, beginning in northern states before moving south. — Sacbee.com, 14 Sep. 2026 Instead, a lateral move, in the deniable hybrid space, seemed more likely, and Ukraine and others warned its borders with NATO states might come under attack. — Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2026 By year’s end, the company will count nine Elysewalker stores across the two states. — Wwd Staff, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026 Texas, of the fifty states, has the most facilities, Hawaii the fewest. — David Owen, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2026 Taco Bell suffered a setback amid a period of growth earlier this summer when a parasitic outbreak was linked to lettuce served at Taco Bell locations in five states. — Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026 The shift injects yet another element of volatility into the work of the federal division in charge of administering billions of dollars in taxpayer funds to states and schools to help students with disabilities. — Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026

Verb

The release also states that hundreds of millions in new tax revenue will benefit the city and its public school district. — Kaitlyn McCormick, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026 The bill states that smoke shops that are already open within the restrictions will have two years to close. — Stephanie Douglas, CBS News, 9 Sep. 2026 The equivalence principle states that, for an observer in free fall, gravity should disappear. — Robert Lea, Space.com, 8 Sep. 2026 When the neighbor opened the door, Machado Rivera accused her of sleeping with her husband and forced her way inside, the report states. — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 8 Sep. 2026 The fundraiser states that donations will help Potter’s family with the financial burden of his unexpected death and give them time to grieve and honor him. — Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2026 In fact, Rockstar Games states that the Netflix showcase was captured on Sony's hardware. — Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 6 Sep. 2026 Velchik told Talwani that the federal government is offering states the choice to opt into the system. — Nicholas Riccardi, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026 The complaint states Mayday Executive Director Leo Raisner acknowledged targeting the fair because of its large crowd. — Lillian Metzmeier, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for states

Noun

The nineteenth century saw authors in other countries (Germany, Ireland, Italy, Scotland, Norway) attempting to firm up their nationalist claims by ransacking popular ballads, rustic legends, and oral traditions.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2026
The relevant agencies in both countries are working to resolve the issues together and Israeli visitors to Thailand will receive official travel guidance asking them to respect Thai laws and culture, Teplitskiy said.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of countries

Verb

The number of products deployed or dollars spent says little about an organization’s ability to withstand an attack.

— Shane Buckley, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
The suit says La Strada twice raised concerns with Hoskins, but his Capitol security badge then was deactivated before a hearing in the case and he was fired effective May 1.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of says

Verb

Vasarhelyi, seemingly a less hands-on presence in this project, voices a few more misgivings, at one stage pointedly asking her husband how many people who have previously been guests at their dinner table are now dead.

— Guy Lodge, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026
Actor Denis Leary voices the restaurant’s creator, Joe Baum, drawn from decades of archival recordings.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of voices

Noun

The initial Europol report said that much of the waste that ended up in Gospic was imported from EU nations Italy, Slovenia and Germany.

— Darko Bandic, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026
Six nations abstained, including Estonia, Georgia, Lithuania, Moldova, Serbia and Ukraine.

— James Cirrone, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of nations

Verb

Meanwhile, Belinda expresses interest in acting and dance but also doesn’t want to leave the countryside.

— Vikram Murthi, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2026
Likewise, when a veteran employee expresses hesitation about a new operational structure, do not label them as resistant to change.

— Kent Ingle, Forbes.com, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of expresses

Verb

In Japanese, the hero utters the name of the series to a villain in a parting one liner.

— Gene Park, Washington Post, 23 Aug. 2026
At the film’s end, Abbie Cornish as Fanny hears secondhand about Keats’s death and utters a cry that is almost too much to bear — a cry that feels too real.

— Sarah Chihaya, Vulture, 16 July 2026