1
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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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
Two years earlier, however, the Los Angeles Times posed a different theory, stating that the hat was last seen with her personal secretary, Mary Gallagher.
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Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
His eldest son, Ty’Gee Ramon Clifton, shared the news in an Instagram Reel, stating that the musician died on Saturday, November 1.
—Walden Green, Pitchfork, 4 Nov. 2025
The administration followed up on that order with a motion stating that the judge needed to include reasons and better explain what's required.
—Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
Still, the former University of Miami standout did not want to be dealt, even publicly stating that just hours after the Dolphins’ embarrassing 28-6 loss to the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday.
—Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2025
Voters without a photo ID can still cast a ballot by signing an affidavit stating the voter does not have an ID.
—Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 3 Nov. 2025
The president also signed an executive order, stating that white South Africans could be considered refugees.
—Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
Even the White House Historical Association, with a caution that has become typical of this dark time, confines itself to stating that it has been allowed to make a digital record of what’s being destroyed—as though that were a defense, rather than an epitaph.
—Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2025
Pharmaceutical companies such as Eli Lilly, Novo Nordisk, and Sanofi have denied the allegations, with representatives stating that the school districts and health plans negotiate the terms of their rebate arrangements.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
His eldest son, Ty’Gee Ramon Clifton, shared the news in an Instagram Reel, stating that the musician died on Saturday, November 1.
—Walden Green, Pitchfork, 4 Nov. 2025
The administration followed up on that order with a motion stating that the judge needed to include reasons and better explain what's required.
—Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
Still, the former University of Miami standout did not want to be dealt, even publicly stating that just hours after the Dolphins’ embarrassing 28-6 loss to the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday.
—Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2025
Voters without a photo ID can still cast a ballot by signing an affidavit stating the voter does not have an ID.
—Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 3 Nov. 2025
The president also signed an executive order, stating that white South Africans could be considered refugees.
—Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
Even the White House Historical Association, with a caution that has become typical of this dark time, confines itself to stating that it has been allowed to make a digital record of what’s being destroyed—as though that were a defense, rather than an epitaph.
—Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2025
Pharmaceutical companies such as Eli Lilly, Novo Nordisk, and Sanofi have denied the allegations, with representatives stating that the school districts and health plans negotiate the terms of their rebate arrangements.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stating
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Waymo touts its safety record, citing company research saying that compared to a human driver, Waymo vehicles reported a 91% reduction in serious injury crashes, 79% fewer airbag deployments and 80% fewer injury-causing collisions.—
Rob Nikolewski,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Nov. 2025
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Nist, however, pushed back against this recollection, saying her bed simply wasn’t big enough for the two of them.—
Liza Esquibias,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
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As previously announced, The Beatles — A Four-Film Cinematic Event will star Paul Mescal as McCartney, Barry Keoghan as Starr, Joseph Quinn as Harrison, and Harris Dickinson as Lennon, with each film telling the story of a different member of the band.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
31 Oct. 2025
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Watches offer an opportunity to expand that world, telling our story through a new lens while answering a growing desire for pieces that combine design, with exceptional functionality.—
Thomas Waller,
Footwear News,
31 Oct. 2025
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Being an actor means constantly outputting — expressing — but rarely having time to take in new experiences.—
Gavin J Blair,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Nov. 2025
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Since taking office, Manzo, often seen wearing a bulletproof vest, had called on the federal government to do more to fight organized crime while expressing fears for his own safety.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
2 Nov. 2025
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Another actor might play a moment of regret after uttering this, but Metcalf, as directed by Joe Mantello, is all momentum, in conversation and otherwise.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
31 Oct. 2025
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Bowman has been charged with fiduciary embezzlement and unwarranted privilege for her misuse of bail funds, and forgery and uttering for creating and submitting a false recognizance form.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
21 Oct. 2025
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In her later years, she became known as an outspoken activist for animal rights and for voicing strong, controversial opinions — such as denouncing the #MeToo movement in 2018.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Oct. 2025
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Although Loeb has been voicing his suspicions about the comet's orbit.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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In the next few years, the study says workers will be talking to their phones or laptops, instead of typing, thanks to the explosion of AI.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
7 Nov. 2025
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Join our Space Forums to keep talking space on the latest missions, night sky and more!—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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After being introduced to Picasso, Stein quickly developed a close relationship with him, discussing his work in his cluttered studio, giving him loans, and purchasing his paintings.—
Daphne Merkin,
The Atlantic,
31 Oct. 2025
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Once seated, she is expected to become the 218th signatory on the discharge petition, giving the coalition enough support to force Johnson’s hand.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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While speaking, Mamdani went into the archives of Indian history, quoting its first prime minister, Jawaharlal Nehru.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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While speaking at her daily news conference on Wednesday, Sheinbaum framed the moment as symbolic of a broader issue facing Mexican women.—
Emma Bussey , Rachel Wolf,
FOXNews.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Stating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stating. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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