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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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2
as in telling
to express (a thought or emotion) in words
"I believe this theory is wrong," she stated
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3
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
Police have not released the woman’s name or cause of death, stating the investigation is in the preliminary stages.
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Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 31 May 2026
Ho’s letter followed correspondence from Villeneuve on March 17, stating that the County Executive Office had not received a complete budget request for the District Attorney’s budget unit and that the office appeared unlikely to comply with the office’s directive.
—Reeti Malhotra, Sacbee.com, 30 May 2026
The claim, filed in Jackson County Circuit Court on Wednesday on behalf of Justin Marriott, is the second lawsuit brought by a department employee stating that Deputy Chief Michelle Sumstad had been investigated for allegedly driving under the influence.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2026
The suspect was ultimately acquitted after claiming self-defense, stating that Marshall and Payne were trying to rob him.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 29 May 2026
Each editor submitted recommendations for the list ahead of presenting their strongest cases, stating how and why each work was about America.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 28 May 2026
According to a recent report from Goldman Sachs, more than three-quarters of small businesses (76%) report currently using AI, with the majority stating that results have been overwhelmingly positive.
—Gene Marks, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
There will be the option to pool media rights, which is on a voluntary basis, with the bill stating that a threshold of 75% of the more than 135 FBS schools has to be in agreement for this to take place.
—Trey Wallace Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2026
The On Friday, Peters shared a post on the social media platform X, stating that Democrats are unfairly targeting her and Polis and alluding to her previous election claims.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 23 May 2026
Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 31 May 2026
Ho’s letter followed correspondence from Villeneuve on March 17, stating that the County Executive Office had not received a complete budget request for the District Attorney’s budget unit and that the office appeared unlikely to comply with the office’s directive.
—Reeti Malhotra, Sacbee.com, 30 May 2026
The claim, filed in Jackson County Circuit Court on Wednesday on behalf of Justin Marriott, is the second lawsuit brought by a department employee stating that Deputy Chief Michelle Sumstad had been investigated for allegedly driving under the influence.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2026
The suspect was ultimately acquitted after claiming self-defense, stating that Marshall and Payne were trying to rob him.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 29 May 2026
Each editor submitted recommendations for the list ahead of presenting their strongest cases, stating how and why each work was about America.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 28 May 2026
According to a recent report from Goldman Sachs, more than three-quarters of small businesses (76%) report currently using AI, with the majority stating that results have been overwhelmingly positive.
—Gene Marks, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
There will be the option to pool media rights, which is on a voluntary basis, with the bill stating that a threshold of 75% of the more than 135 FBS schools has to be in agreement for this to take place.
—Trey Wallace Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2026
The On Friday, Peters shared a post on the social media platform X, stating that Democrats are unfairly targeting her and Polis and alluding to her previous election claims.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 23 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stating
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The Kuwaiti military issued a statement saying it was forced to intercept several hostile missile and drone attacks on Monday.—
Siladitya Ray,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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The federal appeals court overruled their 2020 ban by saying the agency didn’t have the proper authority to make that decision.—
O. Rose Broderick,
STAT,
1 June 2026
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In one telling incident, a group of indigenous women was shot at while traveling by canoe.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
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Following the Vlast report, D’Uva has sought to distance itself from the controversy, telling the press that any directives to remove Machine were issued by a specialist who was not authorized to make such decisions.—
Tessa Solomon,
ARTnews.com,
26 May 2026
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California Democrat gubernatorial candidate Tom Steyer posted a video with prominent transgender athlete AB Hernandez on social media on Friday, expressing support for the trans teen as Hernandez looks to win another set of state titles in girls' track and field.—
Jackson Thompson OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
30 May 2026
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Organizers, residents speak out against proposal The delay did not stop organizers and residents from speaking against the proposal at the Port KC board meeting and expressing concerns about tax breaks, environmental impacts and other issues.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
30 May 2026
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Womble sat silently, not uttering a word after entering his guilty plea.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
27 Apr. 2026
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So far, 1,500 Orange County voices have spoken without uttering a word.—
Mindy Schauer,
Oc Register,
15 Apr. 2026
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Angry residents from several towns are protesting the data center, voicing concerns about rising electric bills and the environmental impacts.—
Christine Sloan,
CBS News,
27 May 2026
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Pascal has been voicing Din Djarin since the Disney+ series first aired in 2019 — and he's been ready to bring the character to the big screen for a long time.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
23 May 2026
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In a loss, OpenAI could face pressure to implement remedies like age-gating free ChatGPT accounts to protect kids, shutting down conversations that discuss violence and suicide, and removing features that the state says deceptively make ChatGPT feel like talking to a human.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
1 June 2026
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Cannavaro is not the first global football star to infiltrate Uzbek football (Rivaldo played for Bunyodkor for three years towards the end of his career) but his appointment certainly got a football-mad nation talking.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
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Hoff struck out 11 batters, giving him 76 strikeouts in 43 2/3 innings.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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Plus, its fabric and zippers are the same color, giving the jacket an upscale monochromatic look.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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No amount of procrastination can undo the fact that language forces a decision about who is speaking, who is addressed, and who is being spoken about.—
Erika Landström,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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While speaking with Spectrum News, Obama Shaw said his involvement in the community inspired his run for California governor, with a platform that includes solving the homelessness crisis, building more housing, and cutting unnecessary spending.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
1 June 2026
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“Stating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stating. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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