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
In a further signal that Pope Leo is intent on cultivating a close rapport with the movie milieu, the Vatican shared a video of the pope stating his four favorite films.
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Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 11 Nov. 2025
Police characterized the shooting as an isolated incident, stating there was no general threat to the public.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
An X-ray was eventually ordered for Fulcher along with a radiology report stating a medical emergency requiring immediate intervention, Cleveland News 19 reported, citing the lawsuit.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025
There also are to be signs stating the rules of use, consistent with city signs at other parks.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Nov. 2025
On his personal website, Badolato touts his columns published in Breitbart, the arch-conservative news website, stating that his data articles have been picked up by Drudge Report, the popular conservative website.
—Kevin G. Hall, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
In late October, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau released what’s known as an interpretive rule, stating that laws prohibiting medical debt reporting in 15 states are preempted by the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
—Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 7 Nov. 2025
The company has consistently responded to the lawsuits and allegations by stating that protecting children is a priority and announcing investments in safety measures, including artificial intelligence age verification.
—Laura Romero, ABC News, 6 Nov. 2025
His eldest son, Ty’Gee Ramon Clifton, shared the news in an Instagram Reel, stating that the musician died on Saturday, November 1.
—Walden Green, Pitchfork, 4 Nov. 2025
Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 11 Nov. 2025
Police characterized the shooting as an isolated incident, stating there was no general threat to the public.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
An X-ray was eventually ordered for Fulcher along with a radiology report stating a medical emergency requiring immediate intervention, Cleveland News 19 reported, citing the lawsuit.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025
There also are to be signs stating the rules of use, consistent with city signs at other parks.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Nov. 2025
On his personal website, Badolato touts his columns published in Breitbart, the arch-conservative news website, stating that his data articles have been picked up by Drudge Report, the popular conservative website.
—Kevin G. Hall, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
In late October, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau released what’s known as an interpretive rule, stating that laws prohibiting medical debt reporting in 15 states are preempted by the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
—Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 7 Nov. 2025
The company has consistently responded to the lawsuits and allegations by stating that protecting children is a priority and announcing investments in safety measures, including artificial intelligence age verification.
—Laura Romero, ABC News, 6 Nov. 2025
His eldest son, Ty’Gee Ramon Clifton, shared the news in an Instagram Reel, stating that the musician died on Saturday, November 1.
—Walden Green, Pitchfork, 4 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stating
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Waymo touts its safety record, citing company research saying that compared to a human driver, Waymo vehicles reported a 91% reduction in serious injury crashes, 79% fewer airbag deployments and 80% fewer injury-causing collisions.—
Rob Nikolewski,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Nov. 2025
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Nist, however, pushed back against this recollection, saying her bed simply wasn’t big enough for the two of them.—
Liza Esquibias,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
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There is no telling how long the restrictions might last or how much worse delays will get as Congress remains at a logjam.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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Beatty emphasizes that the key to creating the show was telling a clear story in a short format.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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However, one woman recently shared a personal experience when expressing genuine emotion clashed with workplace expectations.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
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Spoelstra was remarkably upbeat before the game, offering gratitude for the outpouring of support from the NBA community and expressing relief that nobody was injured in the inferno.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
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As Guerrero finished, Bichette stepped to his locker, uttering his final few words, too.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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Another actor might play a moment of regret after uttering this, but Metcalf, as directed by Joe Mantello, is all momentum, in conversation and otherwise.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
31 Oct. 2025
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The sequel, directed by Jared Bush and Byron Howard, has a returning voice cast that includes Shakira as Gazelle, Idris Elba as Chief Bogo, Bonnie Hunt voicing Bonnie Hopps, Don Lake as Stu Hopps and Nate Torrence providing the voice for Clawhauser.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Nov. 2025
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Kylie Minogue to Shawn Mendes chatted with the royal before heading inside, both voicing support for Australia to host the Earthshot Prize awards next.—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
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In the next few years, the study says workers will be talking to their phones or laptops, instead of typing, thanks to the explosion of AI.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
7 Nov. 2025
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Join our Space Forums to keep talking space on the latest missions, night sky and more!—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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The Chinese leader then toured the vessel, including inspecting the mess hall and giving a trial press of the ship’s catapult button, according to CCTV.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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At Tesla’s annual meeting on Thursday, shareholders voted in favor of giving CEO Musk a gargantuan, record-shattering pay package that could give him stock worth $1 trillion after several years.—
Geoff Colvin,
Fortune,
7 Nov. 2025
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While speaking, Mamdani went into the archives of Indian history, quoting its first prime minister, Jawaharlal Nehru.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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While speaking at her daily news conference on Wednesday, Sheinbaum framed the moment as symbolic of a broader issue facing Mexican women.—
Emma Bussey , Rachel Wolf,
FOXNews.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Stating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stating. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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