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
The district solidified its stance on working with immigration enforcement last year when the Chicago Board of Education passed a resolution stating CPS will not provide assistance to ICE in the enforcement of federal civil immigration law.
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Kate Perez, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
Attorney General Pam Bondi on Sunday released significantly higher figures, stating there had been 1,528 arrests, while White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that total crime in the city was down 19 percent, with violent crime down 30 percent.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost issued an opinion stating that county jails with ICE contracts can detain people with immigration violations for extended periods of time.
—Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer, 30 Aug. 2025
Google has denied the allegations, stating that the accusations stem from a misunderstanding of how spam filters work.
—Angele Latham, The Tennessean, 30 Aug. 2025
The appeals court ruled, however, that IEEPA does not give him authority to implement the tariffs, stating that power resides solely with Congress.
—Erin Doherty, CNBC, 30 Aug. 2025
Latricia filed again on July 20, stating at the time that Mario's behavior had escalated.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 25 Aug. 2025
The district attorney’s office has maintained this position despite Orleans Parish Criminal District Court Judge Robin Pittman stating in November as part of Gray’s case that its interpretation of Act 10 was wrong.
—Richard A. Webster, ProPublica, 25 Aug. 2025
Yet Sunday’s draw, secured by Callum Hudson-Odoi’s second-half equaliser, took place amid a backdrop of reports stating that Brendan Rodgers, the Celtic manager, or Ange Postecoglou, fired by Tottenham Hotspur earlier this summer, were in the running to replace him.
—Daniel Taylor, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2025
Kate Perez, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
Attorney General Pam Bondi on Sunday released significantly higher figures, stating there had been 1,528 arrests, while White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that total crime in the city was down 19 percent, with violent crime down 30 percent.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost issued an opinion stating that county jails with ICE contracts can detain people with immigration violations for extended periods of time.
—Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer, 30 Aug. 2025
Google has denied the allegations, stating that the accusations stem from a misunderstanding of how spam filters work.
—Angele Latham, The Tennessean, 30 Aug. 2025
The appeals court ruled, however, that IEEPA does not give him authority to implement the tariffs, stating that power resides solely with Congress.
—Erin Doherty, CNBC, 30 Aug. 2025
Latricia filed again on July 20, stating at the time that Mario's behavior had escalated.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 25 Aug. 2025
The district attorney’s office has maintained this position despite Orleans Parish Criminal District Court Judge Robin Pittman stating in November as part of Gray’s case that its interpretation of Act 10 was wrong.
—Richard A. Webster, ProPublica, 25 Aug. 2025
Yet Sunday’s draw, secured by Callum Hudson-Odoi’s second-half equaliser, took place amid a backdrop of reports stating that Brendan Rodgers, the Celtic manager, or Ange Postecoglou, fired by Tottenham Hotspur earlier this summer, were in the running to replace him.
—Daniel Taylor, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stating
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Former federal prosecutor Neama Rahmani offered a different interpretation of the ongoing dilemma, saying that jury nullification is a real possibility, especially when politics is involved.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Sep. 2025
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The Commission was swayed by Clattenburg’s expertise, saying that his view of the incidents was of greater import than Jackson’s.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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Rare was the big public event in which none of the bold names were telling red-carpet interlocutors that were wearing Armani.—
Belinda Luscombe,
Time,
5 Sep. 2025
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And in this fragile economy—rife with tariffs, skyrocketing living costs, and a looming recession—there’s no telling how one’s financial situation can change on a dime.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
5 Sep. 2025
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Carpenter, 26, began her speech thanking the VMAs and expressing her appreciation to her fans for listening to her music.—
Marina Watts,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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While Schneider was expressing his feelings about the unknown state of Judge’s normally rocket arm, the Yankees seemed weary about answering these kind of inquiries.—
Larry Fleisher,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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After twenty years of voicing a beloved cartoon capybara, a Black actor undergoes vocal surgery to escape the character that defines — and confines — her.—
Kirsten Chuba,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Sep. 2025
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Another man was jailed in July for voicing support for the militant groups Hamas and Hezbollah on social media.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
3 Sep. 2025
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Most of the clientele were families of Asian tourists, talking neither to us nor among themselves.—
Joe Joyce,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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Then a production assistant — a famously low-paying, entry-level job on film and TV sets — McGuirk happened to be near the camera operator, who was talking on the phone, when a colleague radioed to ask him to attend a rehearsal.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Sep. 2025
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The European Commission said Google favored its own online display services, giving its ad exchange, AdX, a central role in the adtech supply chain.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Sep. 2025
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The YouTube cameras caught Kelce giving some tough love to Taylor, which involved a small head-butt and loud words.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
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While speaking on a panel at the opening of the movie, which details the life and career of actor John Candy, who died at 43 in 1994, Reynolds revealed that his 2-year-old son, Olin, played a key part in convincing Bill Murray, 74, to have a role in the documentary.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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In December, a Lonoke County judge issued a gag order that banned lawyers, Spencer’s family and others connected to the case from speaking publicly about it, saying widespread media coverage could affect the jury pool.—
Faith Karimi,
CNN Money,
4 Sep. 2025
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Heading into 2026, however, there are 36 gubernatorial contests, with Sabato’s Crystal Ball announcing rating shifts for Maine and Iowa on Thursday.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Sep. 2025
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One woman has drawn worldwide attention after announcing she is engaged to her AI chatbot boyfriend.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Stating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stating. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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