stating

present participle of state
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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of stating Ohio gubernatorial nominee Vivek Ramaswamy released a plan stating future data centers must pay some bills and taxes for residents. Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 24 Aug. 2026 Fans of the popular comedy podcast were greeted with a generic British woman’s voice stating the episode number today instead of Watts’ improvisational beatboxing riff that served as the show’s intro since 2011. Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 24 Aug. 2026 That’s according to The Hollywood Reporter, which obtained an email sent to Apple’s industry partners stating that the correct tags must be used before the feature becomes available. James Peckham, PC Magazine, 21 Aug. 2026 The restaurant is a longtime staple in the community, with signage stating it was established in 1977. Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Aug. 2026 There is a disclaimer before each episode stating that their cross-country excursion is funded by a nonprofit and no taxpayer dollars were used to pay for the series. Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026 Retaining ownership of the historic buildings In June, councilmembers passed a resolution stating the city’s intent to reverse course and retain ownership of the Vaile Mansion, Bingham-Waggoner Estate and several other historic buildings. Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 21 Aug. 2026 On August 4, CMS released a toolkit for state Medicaid programs, stating that more services are not always better. Geri Stengel, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026 Mousa Abu Marzouk, a senior Hamas leader, acknowledged that Hamas’ tunnels were for protecting its fighters, not Gazan civilians, stating that protecting Gazans was not Hamas’ responsibility. Daniel Kolkey, Oc Register, 16 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stating
Verb
  • After Panettiere’s passing, Neutrogena released a statement saying the company is deeply saddened by her death.
    Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
  • On the battlefield, Zelenskyy was optimistic, saying Ukraine had almost completely regained control of the Dnipropetrovsk region, with only about 10 square kilometers and three small villages remaining outside Ukrainian control.
    ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Kronengold and Shaw decided to have some fun with Rao by telling the cast that Amita would have to spend several weekends alone in her trailer with the opossum.
    Emily Gould, Vulture, 24 Aug. 2026
  • But away from the sporting arena, the five-day games reveal something telling about why China's winning this technology race.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Instead, focus on socializing with others, exploring sports, enjoying playful times with kids and expressing your creative talents.
    Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Depending on the cause, a veterinarian may recommend expressing the anal glands, treating an infection or addressing contributing issues such as chronic soft stool, allergies, parasites or excess weight.
    Lauren Paige Richeson, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The other was a tearing beauty, a creature so lovely that one look at her sent young men’s blood pressure skyward and set them to uttering wild, hoarse cries and tearing telephone directories apart with the bare hands.
    John Madson, Outdoor Life, 1 July 2026
  • All season, Shamea and Porsha have circled each other, barely uttering a direct word, but the tensions seep to the rest of the group, trickling into every interaction.
    Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 29 June 2026
Verb
  • Carrero is known for voicing Elena, Disney’s first Latin Princess, in the Elena of Avalor series, as well as She-Ra and Adora in She-Ra & The Princesses of Power.
    Pete Hammond, Deadline, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Halfway through his presidential term, around 70% of voters rate Argentina’s economic situation negatively and increasing numbers are voicing anger over wages and unemployment, El País noted.
    Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The term first went viral thanks to a resurfaced clip of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum Yolanda Hadid talking to her then-teenage, now-supermodel daughter, Gigi Hadid.
    Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 22 Aug. 2026
  • The victim was conscious, breathing and talking when taken to Community Regional Medical Center.
    Bob Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 22 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • For shopper Kori Farmer, The Grocery Spot helps stretch her budget while giving her access to fresh food close to home.
    Jamal Goss, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The crisis is giving new urgency to an energy problem that Bangladesh’s garment manufacturers were already confronting.
    Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 19 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • An outbreak that started among German-speaking Mennonites in Bolivia crossed the border into Peru and was then amplified by visitors to large cultural festivals who brought the virus home with them.
    Kathryn H. Jacobsen, The Conversation, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Bowles, speaking earlier this week about Pyburn’s preseason performance, also highlighted his special-teams skills.
    Saad Yousuf, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026

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“Stating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stating. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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