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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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
However, the White House later released a fact sheet stating the countries will invest more than $3 billion in critical mineral projects over the next six months.
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2025
According to the complaint, Ascension Health consistently declined to submit the grievance to arbitration, stating that the underlying grievance is not arbitrable.
—Lauren Giella, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
New Jersey’s Department of Human Services issued a similar warning, stating that November benefits may not be available on time if the shutdown persists.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 21 Oct. 2025
The rapper also expressed frustration towards those who criticized her appearance at a rally Kamala Harris hosted in Milwaukee ahead of the 2024 election, stating that the wrong parts of her speech went viral.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 20 Oct. 2025
Some lease agreements might include a section stating that tenants cannot allow heat to flow out of the apartment for more than a couple of minutes or hours if the heat is on.
—Tamia Fowlkes, jsonline.com, 20 Oct. 2025
Mears praised the technology, stating that without it the investigation and arrest would likely have taken much longer.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 20 Oct. 2025
Slot threw down the gauntlet for Isak on Friday, stating that Liverpool’s record signing was now in a position to be judged fairly after building up regular game-time for club and country after a disrupted summer.
—Carl Anka, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
Murray addressed the incident earlier this year, stating that his actions were done in jest.
—Jessica Wang, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Oct. 2025
Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2025
According to the complaint, Ascension Health consistently declined to submit the grievance to arbitration, stating that the underlying grievance is not arbitrable.
—Lauren Giella, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
New Jersey’s Department of Human Services issued a similar warning, stating that November benefits may not be available on time if the shutdown persists.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 21 Oct. 2025
The rapper also expressed frustration towards those who criticized her appearance at a rally Kamala Harris hosted in Milwaukee ahead of the 2024 election, stating that the wrong parts of her speech went viral.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 20 Oct. 2025
Some lease agreements might include a section stating that tenants cannot allow heat to flow out of the apartment for more than a couple of minutes or hours if the heat is on.
—Tamia Fowlkes, jsonline.com, 20 Oct. 2025
Mears praised the technology, stating that without it the investigation and arrest would likely have taken much longer.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 20 Oct. 2025
Slot threw down the gauntlet for Isak on Friday, stating that Liverpool’s record signing was now in a position to be judged fairly after building up regular game-time for club and country after a disrupted summer.
—Carl Anka, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
Murray addressed the incident earlier this year, stating that his actions were done in jest.
—Jessica Wang, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stating
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There is certainly one moral argument for taking games overseas, for saying that fans who follow their team from all corners of the world deserve to have their game and their heroes brought to them.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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Here’s what else analysts are saying before Tesla’s latest earnings report.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
22 Oct. 2025
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The shared ambivalence of all of these critics was telling.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
17 Oct. 2025
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Ye Fan for The New York Times Caroline Palmer was telling the story of how she got hired at Vogue in 2001 when a waitress at Tierney’s Tavern plunked two pints of beer and a pile of glistening onion rings on the table between us.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch's ejection for his role in a postgame brawl during Sunday night's game in Kansas City has become a hot button topic for NFL and Lions fans ever since, with Lions players Alim McNeill and Dan Skipper expressing their anger in recent days.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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The ballad reflects on a chance meeting with an ex after a breakup and serves as a rare apology from the singer, expressing regret for a relationship that ended too soon.—
Bryan West,
Nashville Tennessean,
17 Oct. 2025
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Russell, for her part, can match Sewell’s intensity without uttering a word, as in a scene where Kate silently unpins her hair while Hal spirals out over Grace’s VP offer.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
16 Oct. 2025
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So Schwarber stood there, all right, uttering phrases no player on any team ever wants to utter during this time of year.—
Jayson Stark,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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And now, a senator is voicing his agreement with the rapper’s concerns about economic issues.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
17 Oct. 2025
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The controversy has sparked fierce debate online, with some siding with the families of deceased public figures and others voicing free speech concerns.—
John Toher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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The group runs through rapid-fire questions about what stood out and what is coming around the corner after four concentrated days on the Croisette talking business and international distribution.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
16 Oct. 2025
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His business partner, Vahid (Vahid Mobbaseri), is upstairs on the phone, talking to a relative.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
16 Oct. 2025
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The three-bedroom model is currently priced lower than the two-bedroom version on Amazon—essentially giving you an extra room for free.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Oct. 2025
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Thanks for giving this beautiful baby a home!—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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Scanbox Entertainment is set to release the film theatrically across Scandinavia in November 2025, while Wild Bunch will oversee distribution in German-speaking territories.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
16 Oct. 2025
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Educationally speaking, Oregon State University professor Ryan Mehl will work on the design and testing of cell-free systems for protein development.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Stating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stating. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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