STATING Synonyms: 107 Similar and Opposite Words

stating

verb

present participle of state

as in saying

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 telling

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

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as in expressing

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 stating That, in turn, prompted Stephan’s office to release video of the incident and a document Thursday stating that prosecutors from her office had reviewed the police officers’ actions and determined the officers were not criminally liable. —

Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026 Extension preserves an energy source South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster commented on the decision, stating that the extension preserves an energy source that the state relies on as demand grows. —

Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 24 Apr. 2026 The Yankees are hoping that those tweaks lead to more production from Chisholm, as he’s offered next to nothing after stating his intent to become the second 50-50 player in baseball history before the season. —

Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 24 Apr. 2026 Trust administrator Gentle already had been sending letters to potential claimants stating they could be denied unless qualifying evidence was provided within 30 days. —

Craig R. McCoy, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026 The comedy-drama kicks off with a title card stating it is inspired by true events but also fictionalized. —

Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026 Crain’s Detroit published their own report stating the same this week. —

Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2026 Trust administrator Gentle already had been sending letters to potential claimants stating they could be denied unless qualifying evidence was provided within 30 days. —

Craig R. McCoy, ProPublica, 23 Apr. 2026 Both leaders repeatedly failed to provide financial records to the union’s executive board and trustees, stating that the credit card statements were not ready to be shared with the board. —

William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 10 Apr. 2026

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Using a Negroni and up to two glasses of Malbec, get through pre-appetizer chitchat, group ordering, salad, entrées, dessert, all the way to the Uber ride home, without oversharing or otherwise saying anything that will result in an emotional hangover the next morning.

— Charles Yu, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Minutes later, dispatchers received another call saying that the suspect was a relative of the caller and that about nine people lived inside the home.

— Minyvonne Burke, NBC news, 20 Apr. 2026