stating

present participle of state
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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of stating Two working spray bottles with yellowish liquid were also found in the kitchen without labels stating what was inside. — Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 10 Oct. 2026 In fact, the very week our paper was accepted, a leading expert gave a lecture stating that everyone knew T cells could not be grown in culture. — Robert C. Gallo, STAT, 9 Oct. 2026 Hopefully the audiobook will start with a disclaimer explicitly stating that Martin Freeman is reading the book, not Gromit, and that Gromit remains committed to the bit. — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2026 Judge, however, did handle being booed a bit differently, stating this back in 2022 after the Yankees ALCS loss to the Houston Astros. — James O'Connell, New York Daily News, 8 Oct. 2026 In April, Americans for Financial Reform’s Education Fund released a study stating that the bank’s mortgage rejection rates for minorities in Charlotte and North Carolina far outpaced those of white applicants. — Chase Jordan october 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 Oct. 2026 But earlier this week, May stunned fans by definitively stating he was done in an interview with The Times. — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 6 Oct. 2026 Wing Wing announced the expansion on Monday, stating that the move will offer fast delivery options to the Seattle and Denver communities. — Christa Swanson, CBS News, 6 Oct. 2026 Portnoy has faced disputes over his presence at Ohio State home games, with reports last year stating he was banned from entering the stadium. — Andrew Marchand, New York Times, 3 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stating
Verb
  • Sandrich also spoke about the importance of audiences seeing themselves reflected on screen, saying that the series’ commitment to authentic casting extended to changing a character’s gender to get the casting right.
    — Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Meanwhile, officers are pushing back, saying the cuts will hurt public safety.
    — Veronica Macias, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • In July, Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham brought the debate to the WNBA, telling ESPN trans women shouldn’t be allowed to play in the league.
    — CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Firms in Riyadh were telling their employees to work from home tomorrow, and people have been spooked for weeks.
    — Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 10 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • This is an amazing opportunity to put myself back out there, challenge myself and show how important dance is for expressing yourself.
    — Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2026
  • High schoolers are expressing broad grievances over schools that are under-resourced, with dilapidated facilities and insufficient staff, notably in lower-income neighborhoods.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The first one, released in 1986, featured Stevie Ray Vaughan playing guitar in front of a huge Texas flag and uttering the now-famous slogan into the camera.
    — Katie Standing, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Brennaman was off the air for four years after uttering a homophobic slur on a live microphone during a Cincinnati Reds game.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • In the background, a crowd can be heard voicing anger and dismay at the shooting.
    — Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Residents in Pittsburgh's Garfield neighborhood are voicing frustration after part of Broad Street was converted to a one-way roadway.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • That level of pure confidence while talking to the person with cold, hard footage is what makes Lisa Barlow the perfect Real Housewife.
    — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2026
  • There are so many more interesting things than listening to a bunch of Flock employees talking on a wireless microphone with radio.
    — Nilay Patel, The Verge, 15 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • By the time Lee’s moved on to thanking his dad for not believing him, thereby giving him something to prove, an embarrassed Frances is making a quick run for the exit.
    — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2026
  • On Tuesday, Reuters reported that Riyadh was planning to make FII a hybrid event, giving executives the option to take part remotely.
    — Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The anthem video features Zankov speaking about tactile and nostalgic references, such as leather softened by a long journey and the feeling of cashmere on the skin, that inspired the collection.
    — David Moin, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The owners of Art of Play have been speaking to the press about the incident, noting that Clarkson’s posts have resulted in substantial trolling for the shop.
    — Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2026

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“Stating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stating. Accessed 18 Oct. 2026.

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