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
Geoff Mulvihill, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2026
People leaving Los Angeles and California are raising the cost of living in some red states after years of relocating from the left-leaning state.
—Lindsay Kornick, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2026
Set the scene Guests flock here from the US, many from cold-weather states like Colorado and the Northeast, looking for a piece of serenity by the sand.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
And extra-institutional efforts to install public art, murals, and historical markers pervaded all fifty states.
—Katy Siegel, Artforum, 2 June 2026
Effective CEOs can attend to their mental and emotional states through intentional self-care, exercise, journaling, meditation, and by blocking out time to truly connect with those most important to them, no matter what.
—Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Russia doesn’t even have satellite states anymore, aside from Belarus.
—Max Boot, Washington Post, 1 June 2026
It has been embraced and celebrated in Colorado and surrounding states for decades, not only to get a bird’s-eye view of the earth below, but also as a visual spectacle from the ground up.
—Shauna Farnell, Denver Post, 25 May 2026
That document addressed workers’ rights, the limits of capitalism, and the obligations that states and employers owed workers as the Industrial Revolution was underway.
—Nicole Winfield, Fortune, 25 May 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
Once she was medically cleared, Blalock was taken to the Marion County Jail and the affidavit states she was charged with misuse of 911 services, trespassing and possession of not more than 20 grams of marijuana.
—Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2026
When one of the brothers opened the door, Carter rushed inside, pulling the trigger, the report states.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 2 June 2026
So far, Kansas, Missouri, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Washington — states either hosting World Cup matches or adjacent to the activity — have all approved various measures to extend hours for alcohol sales during the tournament.
—ABC News, 1 June 2026
Viewers can see puffins in the summer and gray seals in the winter, the website states.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 1 June 2026
Furthermore, if Vazir's future business violates state law regarding the import, manufacture, storage, assembly, handling, distribution, or sale of restricted products, the agreement states Vazir will be penalized a total of $200,000.
—Logan Smith, CBS News, 31 May 2026
One story states that Julius Mackie Washington Masingill, an early settler, then suggested naming the office after the hickory trees that grew in abundance in the area.
—Arkansas Online, 30 May 2026
After a breakup, the teen was spotted punching a tree and behaving irrationally, the declaration states.
—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2026
Noun
As courts weigh transgender military bans and states restrict gender-affirming care, some corporations retreat from sponsorship while local businesses step up to keep hometown Pride celebrations funded and visible.
—Geoff Mulvihill, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2026
People leaving Los Angeles and California are raising the cost of living in some red states after years of relocating from the left-leaning state.
—Lindsay Kornick, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2026
Set the scene Guests flock here from the US, many from cold-weather states like Colorado and the Northeast, looking for a piece of serenity by the sand.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
And extra-institutional efforts to install public art, murals, and historical markers pervaded all fifty states.
—Katy Siegel, Artforum, 2 June 2026
Effective CEOs can attend to their mental and emotional states through intentional self-care, exercise, journaling, meditation, and by blocking out time to truly connect with those most important to them, no matter what.
—Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Russia doesn’t even have satellite states anymore, aside from Belarus.
—Max Boot, Washington Post, 1 June 2026
It has been embraced and celebrated in Colorado and surrounding states for decades, not only to get a bird’s-eye view of the earth below, but also as a visual spectacle from the ground up.
—Shauna Farnell, Denver Post, 25 May 2026
That document addressed workers’ rights, the limits of capitalism, and the obligations that states and employers owed workers as the Industrial Revolution was underway.
—Nicole Winfield, Fortune, 25 May 2026
Verb
Another placard states that, at one point, the driver of the fastest boat in the world lived across from the Sagamore.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
Once she was medically cleared, Blalock was taken to the Marion County Jail and the affidavit states she was charged with misuse of 911 services, trespassing and possession of not more than 20 grams of marijuana.
—Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2026
When one of the brothers opened the door, Carter rushed inside, pulling the trigger, the report states.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 2 June 2026
So far, Kansas, Missouri, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Washington — states either hosting World Cup matches or adjacent to the activity — have all approved various measures to extend hours for alcohol sales during the tournament.
—ABC News, 1 June 2026
Viewers can see puffins in the summer and gray seals in the winter, the website states.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 1 June 2026
Furthermore, if Vazir's future business violates state law regarding the import, manufacture, storage, assembly, handling, distribution, or sale of restricted products, the agreement states Vazir will be penalized a total of $200,000.
—Logan Smith, CBS News, 31 May 2026
One story states that Julius Mackie Washington Masingill, an early settler, then suggested naming the office after the hickory trees that grew in abundance in the area.
—Arkansas Online, 30 May 2026
After a breakup, the teen was spotted punching a tree and behaving irrationally, the declaration states.
—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for states
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The United States and Iran traded strikes overnight in one of the most intense bouts of conflict since the increasingly tenuous ceasefire between the two countries began in April.—
Victoria Craw,
Washington Post,
3 June 2026
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But this group could now be expanded to include additional NATO countries in Europe, according to the Financial Times, which cited three people who had been briefed on the highly confidential discussions.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
Verb
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Mid-cap play Roger Lee, head of equity strategy at Cavendish, says mid-cap stocks could offer value if oil prices continue to fall, as lower energy prices ease pressure on inflation and interest rate expectations.—
Alex Buckmaster,Michael Considine,
CNBC,
5 June 2026
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Congress has not authorized construction of a memorial arch on the federal land managed by the National Park Service, which Public Citizen, a nonprofit consumer advocacy group, says is a first step required by statute before the government can move forward with construction.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
5 June 2026
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Netflix tells Variety the game will be updated daily throughout the World Cup with new challenges and features tied into the real events and results of the tournament.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
4 June 2026
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Navalny tells the story of Alexei Navalny, a Russian opposition leader whose poisoning by Putin operatives in August 2020 nearly killed him.—
James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 June 2026
Verb
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Even a middle school student would perceive a stark difference between someone who voices a bogus theory and someone who acts on it.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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Text assembled by the playwright Anna Deavere Smith voices the sentiments of past dancers while the current Ailey crew demonstrates its strength.—
Zoë Hopkins,
New Yorker,
29 May 2026
Noun
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For those willing to coordinate logistics in advance, the payoff is a front-row view of sporting traditions that predate most modern nations.—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
2 June 2026
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As part of our Language of Soccer World Cup series, The Athletic is speaking to supporters of all 48 nations competing at the 2026 edition to capture their unique football culture, distilled into a single phrase.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
Verb
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The successful bipartisan vote, while largely symbolic, sends a strong message to the administration and expresses the sentiment of the lower chamber.—
Lauren Peller,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
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This article expresses the opinions of the author and is not to be taken as advice to purchase from or invest in the companies mentioned.—
Karl Freund,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Verb
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Halfway through, Mando is captured by Clone Wars’ bounty hunter Embo, who was voiced by Filoni on the show but never utters so much as a single line of dialogue here.—
Savannah Salazar,
Vulture,
22 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
Verb
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This is not the only palace hotel on the Bosphorus, as views from the water will attest, but its smaller size compared to the competition gives it the exclusivity for which Four Seasons properties are known.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Landing the greatest shooter in NBA history gives Li-Ning a marquee athlete and further strengthens China's growing presence in the league.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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“States.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/states. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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