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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
The On Friday, Peters shared a post on the social media platform X, stating that Democrats are unfairly targeting her and Polis and alluding to her previous election claims.
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Christa Swanson, CBS News, 23 May 2026
In IconArrows pointing outwards A letter from Tulsi Gabbard stating her resignation.
—Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 22 May 2026
The ecological implication is worth stating plainly.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
In October 2025, stating personal reasons, Carlson abruptly resigned as president and Crain took over the role.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2026
Another photo posted Sunday morning appeared to show a sign in the store’s window stating that the Denver location would remain closed that day.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 17 May 2026
Do fans really need the coach to vindicate them by stating the obvious?
—Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
Variety was first to report the news, stating that the auditions had started a few weeks ago and the studio had enlisted the help of casting director Nina Gold.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
Dueling messages sent to election officials Hoskins sent a letter to every clerk and election official in the state on Thursday, summarizing the results of the lawsuit and stating that the map remains in effect.
—Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 15 May 2026
Christa Swanson, CBS News, 23 May 2026
In IconArrows pointing outwards A letter from Tulsi Gabbard stating her resignation.
—Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 22 May 2026
The ecological implication is worth stating plainly.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
In October 2025, stating personal reasons, Carlson abruptly resigned as president and Crain took over the role.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2026
Another photo posted Sunday morning appeared to show a sign in the store’s window stating that the Denver location would remain closed that day.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 17 May 2026
Do fans really need the coach to vindicate them by stating the obvious?
—Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
Variety was first to report the news, stating that the auditions had started a few weeks ago and the studio had enlisted the help of casting director Nina Gold.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
Dueling messages sent to election officials Hoskins sent a letter to every clerk and election official in the state on Thursday, summarizing the results of the lawsuit and stating that the map remains in effect.
—Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stating
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The odds usually appeared alone, without referencing any specific sportsbook, but, periodically, text appeared in the ticker saying they were provided by DraftKings.—
Luke Connors,
Washington Post,
19 May 2026
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Both were wearing fatigues, the chief recalled her saying.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
19 May 2026
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While in the clinic, behind the gee-wizardry of the modern diagnostics and next-generation medications, the practice of endocrinology remains rooted in one person telling their story and the other trying to interpret it.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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Her boyfriend, who had cuts to his arms and face, called 911, telling dispatch that someone had dropped a rock from the overpass.—
Nick Ferraro,
Twin Cities,
19 May 2026
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Add ingredients, stir briefly to integrate them together and garnish with a large grapefruit peel, expressing the oils over the top of the drink before adding the peel to the glass.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
23 May 2026
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According to the Russian human rights organization OVD-Info, over 20,000 Russian citizens have been detained since 2022 for expressing antiwar opinions, including online.—
Benjamin Nathans,
The New York Review of Books,
23 May 2026
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Womble sat silently, not uttering a word after entering his guilty plea.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
27 Apr. 2026
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So far, 1,500 Orange County voices have spoken without uttering a word.—
Mindy Schauer,
Oc Register,
15 Apr. 2026
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Washington has weighed in on the crisis, openly voicing its support for Paz against the anti-government forces and rallying Latin American support for him.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
20 May 2026
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Opponents and supporters of the project packed a community meeting organized by a Dallas City Council member, voicing strong opinions on both sides.—
J.D. Miles,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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The straight-talking Benatia, who became sporting director in January 2025 after previously working for the club in an advisory role, fit a similar mould.—
Tom Williams,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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Riley was equally at ease when talking with the dentist, listening patiently as the man described his fancy new house in a gentrified area.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
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And the end came well before midnight, with goals by Mitch Marner and Brett Howden in the first 8½ minutes giving Vegas a commanding lead before many in the late-arriving weeknight crowd had made it to their seats at the Honda Center.—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
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Las Vegas moved on from the quarterback this offseason in favor of Cousins and Mendoza, less than a year after giving Smith more than $58 million guaranteed.—
Sam Warren,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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The Four Seasons is known for exceptional service across their properties (speaking to their veteran expertise, my poolside waiter had worked at the hotel for over 20 years).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 May 2026
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The Arab Republic of Egypt (1953) stakes a natural claim to the Rosetta Stone, which was commissioned in 196 BCE by a Greek-speaking pharaoh of Macedonian descent, and unearthed near Alexandria by French engineers in 1799.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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“Stating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stating. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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