stating

present participle of state
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Recent Examples of stating McGee, 41, confirmed the news via Instagram, stating this will be the last fight on his current contract. Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 The local government is spending at least $1 million to expand shelter capacity, with city leadership stating that the encampments are too dangerous for everyone involved to stay open. Conor Wight, CBS News, 9 Aug. 2026 Cunningham is currently embroiled in controversy after stating that female athletes should not have to compete against biological males. Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 9 Aug. 2026 Anxiety, panic attacks and depression were cited as the most impactful symptoms with women stating that brain fog and sleep disruptions affected them more than hot flashes. Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 7 Aug. 2026 Paul Walker’s daughter has not sold one of his cars from the Fast & Furious franchise, despite reports stating otherwise. Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Aug. 2026 But the law firm Skadden released tax guidance stating that Freedom 250 essentially borrows its tax-exempt status from the National Park Foundation, which is a 501(c)(3) organization eligible for tax-deductible donations. Sarah Webber, The Conversation, 6 Aug. 2026 Then, the guerilla activists left a final letter pinned to the door of a government office later that year, stating that their aims had been met. Rj MacKenzie, Popular Science, 5 Aug. 2026 During the earnings call, Musk neither confirmed nor denied the possibility, merely stating that business overlap between the two companies will continue to grow. CNBC, 3 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stating
Verb
  • The justice ministry rejected the criticism, saying the proceedings complied with Syrian law and included the participation of victims and their representatives.
    Paula Hancocks, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Some have dubbed the cover itself as racist, while others are saying Blanco’s non-Latin background as the problem.
    Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 15 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The scene gives us little, just Porsha telling NeNe the itinerary, showing her some clothes, and then moving right along.
    Brian Moylan, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Video of the incident that went viral online shows students telling a man authorities say is Morgan to get out of an Athens bar.
    Dan Raby, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Some of the people were expressing concern whether the aging ferry could handle strong waves, according to the video.
    ABC News, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Every bag the dancers carried into rehearsal — from Trader Joe’s totes to a Target shopper — overflowed with layer upon layer of real ballet core, each piece serving a purpose for that dancer’s practice, but also expressing something more personal.
    Claire Salinda, Los Angeles Times, 11 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
  • Some Inglewood business owners are voicing their opinions as a city plan to tear down their shopping center to build a transit connector nears.
    Lauren Pozen, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Wild Inside presents interviews with owl researchers that highlight the birds’ intelligence and heightened senses, voicing their questions about what sufficient captive care would even look like.
    Emma Gometz, Scientific American, 7 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Two economists talking Acemoglu points to his relationship with his former colleague and fellow star economist, Stanford’s Erik Brynjolffson, as a model for how the AI debate could go.
    Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 15 Aug. 2026
  • But how much eye contact is the appropriate amount when talking or listening to another person?
    Terry Ward, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Meidroth greeted Julian Garcia with a drive to left field for his 12th homer, giving the White Sox a 3-0 lead.
    CBS News, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The Valkyries have four days off between Wednesday’s game against the Sky and their Monday showdown with the Wings, giving Stokes time to recover from her concussion.
    Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Their speaking engagements and social media campaigns have sustained public attention even as international media coverage has faded.
    Rina Amiri, Foreign Affairs, 14 Aug. 2026
  • That was evident in speaking with Indian exhibitors across the trade show.
    Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 14 Aug. 2026

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“Stating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stating. Accessed 16 Aug. 2026.

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