STATING Synonyms: 107 Similar and Opposite Words

stating

verb

present participle of state

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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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 Her arrest follows an announcement earlier in the week from the district stating an unidentified female teacher had been put on leave during an investigation. —

Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026 In other business, No Hobart Data Centers representative Joseph Conn read highlights from an email sent to city officials by Jennifer Williams stating there had been multiple violations of Indiana’s Open Door Law in regard to public notice of the May 7 Hobart Plan Commission meeting. —

Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026 Removing language stating city boards and commissions are only advisory to the City Council, allowing the council to assign responsibilities to those groups by ordinance. —

Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 8 May 2026 In March, the FDA released its first-ever guidance to industry on flavors, stating that menthol, coffee, mint and spice flavors could have a role in appealing to adult smokers. —

CBS News, 6 May 2026 Reviews tout the piece’s functionality, while stating that the sofa is best for those who like a more supportive, firmer seat. —

Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 5 May 2026 The Bratenahl Police Department issued a press release on April 29, stating that remains found on April 17 at a home in Cleveland had been identified as belonging to Paige Coffey. —

Sarah Dahlberg, NBC news, 4 May 2026 Five of the six flew just in April, with Space Launch Delta 45 stating that was a record that beat the four different orbital rocket types flown in February 1965 and July 1966. —

Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 May 2026 Choosing one direction or stating one need shifts the situation. —

Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 1 May 2026

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The Lakers are saying very nice things about the defending champion Thunder ahead of their second-round matchup.

— Chris Branch, New York Times, 4 May 2026
But financial advisors disputed that characterization, saying $465,000 wouldn't necessarily qualify someone as being wealthy in retirement — especially when that nest egg might have to be spread over roughly two or three decades.

— Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 4 May 2026