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

Using a universal mathematical framework, the researchers treated thermalization as a process that can bring different quantum systems into their corresponding thermal states. — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2026 There are indications that some of the Central Asian nations present, all of which are post-Soviet states, are deepening diplomatic and economic links with Washington. — Reuters, NBC news, 20 Oct. 2026 Picard believes many states of poor health start there, and his once unusual research focus is now mainstream. — Rowan Jacobsen, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026 Redistricting is reshaping the political outlook in many states, with the possibilities for partisan control divided into three categories. — David Weigel, semafor.com, 20 Oct. 2026 Page isn’t the only tech billionaire to trade the West Coast for Miami as states move to tax the rich. — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026 While some states voluntarily handed over the information, the department sued 30 states and the District of Columbia to obtain it -- lawsuits that so far have been unsuccessful. — Arkansas Online, 20 Oct. 2026 On Monday, Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador celebrated that announcement, which followed a victory in a lawsuit Idaho and 14 other states filed against the bureau. — Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 13 Oct. 2026 Sand stands as a stark contrast to other Democrats running in solidly blue states, such as Michigan Senate candidate Abdul el Sayed, who have embraced talking points from the Democratic Socialists of America. — Gabrielle M. Etzel, The Washington Examiner, 13 Oct. 2026

Verb

While the league rulebook states what should happen during the anthem, the protocols were suspended years ago. — ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026 The criminal complaint states Israel, of Bloomington, was between 17 and 18 weeks pregnant at the time. — Wcco Staff, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026 The central bank is unlikely to step in unless countries comply with its excess deficit procedure, which states that the general government budget deficit must not exceed 3% of GDP. — Jenni Reid, CNBC, 19 Oct. 2026 The federal indictment states the planes were traveling away from Cuba when they were destroyed and that the Cuban military gave their occupants no warning. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026 The act states that secession negotiations can begin only after a referendum question and its result meet standards of clarity. — Sheena Rossiter, NPR, 19 Oct. 2026 The deputies found no warrants or weapons and did not issue citations for the minor violations, the suit states. — Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 19 Oct. 2026 An article in the New York Times states that the fair and its accompanying events draw some 80,000 attendees and bring $60 million into the city every year. — News Desk, Artforum, 19 Oct. 2026 Our board of directors states that owners are responsible for repairing their non-working electronic component in their unit. — Howard Dakoff, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for states

Noun

An ocean bordered by dozens of countries would be far harder to rename than a gulf or a lake.

— Bilin Lin, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
With more than 50 years of experience in subsea robotics, ISE has delivered over 250 underwater vehicles to customers in more than 20 countries worldwide, according to a press release.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of countries

Verb

Martin Zummach, an attorney who represents the officer who fired the shot that killed Kohen, says the attorney general's findings cleared his client of criminal wrongdoing.

— SOPHIE BATES, Arkansas Online, 20 Oct. 2026
For developers managing a mix of AC and DC loads, Inam says the device collapses a number of machines—including a rectifier, an inverter, backup power and energy management—into a single unit four feet square and 12 feet high.

— Alex Pasternack, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of says

Verb

Nouraei tells her patients and clients, however, that the safest way to start taking creatine would be incrementally, beginning with three grams daily for a week, then four, then to five.

— Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026
But for this initial step, Pierre tells mature patients to find a formula that’s gentle, non-irritating, and—if needed—able to remove makeup.

— Jenny Berg, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of tells

Verb

Abbi Jacobson voices Sarah, and Julia Louis-Dreyfus plays her mom and is among the producers with Seth Rogen and Lauren Miller Rogen.

— Clayton Davis, Variety, 22 Oct. 2026
Nina Sosanya voices the local veterinarian, who discovers strange objects inside her animal patients and suspects Bigfoot is on the loose, while Bitzer sets out to find his missing master.

— Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of voices

Noun

Into the bedrock Ever since the first nuclear plants emerged in the 1950s, nations have struggled to manage dangerous radioactive byproducts.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026
Lula also raised Brazil’s profile abroad, deepening ties with developing nations while maintaining relationships with the US and Europe, and helped found the BRICS group with China, Russia, India and South Africa.

— Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of nations

Verb

Rao wrote and co-produced the comedy, and nobody in it utters a line.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 Oct. 2026
Over the course of Decay, Godflesh‘s 10th and supposedly penultimate album, frontman Justin Broadrick utters less than 150 words total in just 42 minutes.

— Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of utters

Verb

The collagen-rich mixture gives the noodles their slippery texture, which Orlando complements with smoked chili, sunflower-seed miso, and fermented chili cream.

— Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Oct. 2026
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