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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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
Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 12 May 2026
Many advanced states understand the need for some kind of violent reaction to terrorists or insurgents, usually as a task for special-operations forces.
—Eliot A. Cohen, The Atlantic, 11 May 2026
How are some states responding to the issue?
—Theara Coleman, TheWeek, 11 May 2026
Only those who can meet those standards, and whose home states can coordinate monitoring, will be cleared to leave.
—Alex Nitzberg, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026
Other states, including Ohio, Pennsylvania and South Carolina, have already banned the sales of the trees.
—Jerry Wu, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
Already, some states have taken steps to waive their local fuel taxes, including Georgia, Indiana and Utah.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 11 May 2026
As record-breaking heat and an abysmal snowpack raise concerns about severe wildfires, states across the fire-prone West are adding AI to their wildfire detection toolbox, banking on the technology to help save lives and property.
—Dorany Pineda, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
That’s in part because they are exposed to states and regulators in support of data center expansion, the analyst said.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 4 May 2026
David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 12 May 2026
The company states the vehicle weighs about 1102 pounds (500 kilograms) with a passenger on board.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 12 May 2026
Advertisement Normally states only draw new congressional maps every ten years.
—Philip Wang, Time, 11 May 2026
Passengers who go home will still be subject to a monitoring period, which states like New York have identified as 42 days, in line with WHO recommendations.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 11 May 2026
The complaint states Hill Turnipseed was in a Challenger when someone got out and was chased and shot.
—Wcco Staff, CBS News, 10 May 2026
Usually states just redistrict after the census at the start of the decade.
—Larry Kaplow, NPR, 9 May 2026
His income without the funds totals $6,790 after taxes, per the filing, which also states he is mandated to pay King $6,500 per month following their separation.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 9 May 2026
The guidance states that potential harms in this age group, including false positives, psychological distress, overdiagnosis, overtreatment and radiation exposure, may outweigh the uncertain benefits of screening.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026
Noun
The evacuated passengers will enter quarantine in Nebraska after returning to the states, HHS said on Sunday, May 10, where they will be evaluated for symptoms and their risk of spreading the virus.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 12 May 2026
Many advanced states understand the need for some kind of violent reaction to terrorists or insurgents, usually as a task for special-operations forces.
—Eliot A. Cohen, The Atlantic, 11 May 2026
How are some states responding to the issue?
—Theara Coleman, TheWeek, 11 May 2026
Only those who can meet those standards, and whose home states can coordinate monitoring, will be cleared to leave.
—Alex Nitzberg, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026
Other states, including Ohio, Pennsylvania and South Carolina, have already banned the sales of the trees.
—Jerry Wu, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
Already, some states have taken steps to waive their local fuel taxes, including Georgia, Indiana and Utah.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 11 May 2026
As record-breaking heat and an abysmal snowpack raise concerns about severe wildfires, states across the fire-prone West are adding AI to their wildfire detection toolbox, banking on the technology to help save lives and property.
—Dorany Pineda, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
That’s in part because they are exposed to states and regulators in support of data center expansion, the analyst said.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 4 May 2026
Verb
The charging document also states that the counselor stood up and tried to alert the tug crew that the boat was about to be struck.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 12 May 2026
The company states the vehicle weighs about 1102 pounds (500 kilograms) with a passenger on board.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 12 May 2026
Advertisement Normally states only draw new congressional maps every ten years.
—Philip Wang, Time, 11 May 2026
Passengers who go home will still be subject to a monitoring period, which states like New York have identified as 42 days, in line with WHO recommendations.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 11 May 2026
The complaint states Hill Turnipseed was in a Challenger when someone got out and was chased and shot.
—Wcco Staff, CBS News, 10 May 2026
Usually states just redistrict after the census at the start of the decade.
—Larry Kaplow, NPR, 9 May 2026
His income without the funds totals $6,790 after taxes, per the filing, which also states he is mandated to pay King $6,500 per month following their separation.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 9 May 2026
The guidance states that potential harms in this age group, including false positives, psychological distress, overdiagnosis, overtreatment and radiation exposure, may outweigh the uncertain benefits of screening.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for states
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Over 140 films from 35 countries will be screened over the course of the festival.—
Payton Turkeltaub,
Variety,
13 May 2026
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The highly anticipated adaptation of Rebecca Yarros' bestselling romantasy novel will stream exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.—
Deirdre Durkan,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
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Bianco says the probe is a fact‑finding effort to ensure election integrity, not a criminal case.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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The complaint says the parents were told the injury was caused by normal toddler play.—
Lina Ruiz
May 14,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 May 2026
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In it, Martin, who is curating the show, tells Elmo of the significance of the performance — and gets some help choosing the performers.—
Phil Helsel,
NBC news,
14 May 2026
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Turner tells him the story is already filed with the press.—
Paul Fitzgerald,
Rolling Stone,
14 May 2026
Verb
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MacFarlane voices Stewie and will executive-produce for Fuzzy Door.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
11 May 2026
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Seth Rogen voices Napoleon, the nastiest pig who becomes the farm’s scary dictator.—
Stephen Schaefer,
Boston Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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That cost was evident in financial markets on Tuesday, with the interest rate charged on British government bonds up by more than those of comparable nations — that shows that investors are putting a higher price on taking on government debt.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 May 2026
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In London, there were 64 competing nations in both the men’s and women’s competitions.—
Eduardo Tansley,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
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Victoria Frenner, who is a therapist, expresses skepticism about the book’s punchy tone.—
Maddie Connors,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
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Bryl has built a beauty career over the past four decades based on accuracy, discretion, and the belief that beauty, at its best, expresses presence rather than perfection.—
Jordan French,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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Yet Cornelius Krull, the patriarch, speaks only a German dialect and never utters more than two words.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
14 May 2026
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The phrase also sometimes is used as a battle cry and has been employed by those with a nefarious agenda to instill fear of anyone who utters it and to raise concerns about Islam itself, according to Muslim scholars and civil rights advocates.—
Michelle Krupa,
CNN Money,
11 Jan. 2026
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The Pisces Moon trine Jupiter gives instinct unusual confidence, making a risk feel worth taking.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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As his tone grows more drawn-out and guttural, and Thomas’ lyrical touch gives way to percussive attack, the rhythm section ups the ante, picking up speed like a gathering tornado.—
Levi Dayan,
Pitchfork,
11 May 2026
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“States.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/states. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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