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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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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
Known for posting covers of American radio hits in front of a green screen, Magdum submitted his petition for an O-1 nonimmigrant visa and was met with a request for evidence (RFE), an official notice stating that his application needed clarification before a final decision can be made.
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Max Bacall , Tessa Hoyos , Nikos Degruccio, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026
Behavioral health companies in South Florida say they are being impacted by Medicaid termination letters, with facilities stating the cuts are harming patients who need help and leaving many therapists out of work.
—Morgan Rynor, CBS News, 4 June 2026
Healey comes in a distant second place with $5,816,058 in cash on hand, with Shortsleeve’s campaign stating that this latest $600,000 investment puts him at over $1 million in cash on hand.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 2 June 2026
On May 21, Jackson Walker attorney Suzan Kedron sent a letter to County Attorney Matt Mills, stating that Hood County must cease and desist all attempts to regulate outside its authority.
—Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
Layoffs abound, with many companies directly stating that the reason is to either reap AI efficiencies or reallocate resources for AI buildouts.
—Nisha Talagala, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
John and Trudy Benjamin have filed a lawsuit against Karen Ward, stating that they've been forced to readjust their lives at their home in Parkrose Heights after a tiny home appeared beside Ward's residence last summer, according to a complaint obtained by PEOPLE.
—Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 31 May 2026
Police have not released the woman’s name or cause of death, stating the investigation is in the preliminary stages.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 31 May 2026
Ho’s letter followed correspondence from Villeneuve on March 17, stating that the County Executive Office had not received a complete budget request for the District Attorney’s budget unit and that the office appeared unlikely to comply with the office’s directive.
—Reeti Malhotra, Sacbee.com, 30 May 2026
Max Bacall , Tessa Hoyos , Nikos Degruccio, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026
Behavioral health companies in South Florida say they are being impacted by Medicaid termination letters, with facilities stating the cuts are harming patients who need help and leaving many therapists out of work.
—Morgan Rynor, CBS News, 4 June 2026
Healey comes in a distant second place with $5,816,058 in cash on hand, with Shortsleeve’s campaign stating that this latest $600,000 investment puts him at over $1 million in cash on hand.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 2 June 2026
On May 21, Jackson Walker attorney Suzan Kedron sent a letter to County Attorney Matt Mills, stating that Hood County must cease and desist all attempts to regulate outside its authority.
—Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
Layoffs abound, with many companies directly stating that the reason is to either reap AI efficiencies or reallocate resources for AI buildouts.
—Nisha Talagala, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
John and Trudy Benjamin have filed a lawsuit against Karen Ward, stating that they've been forced to readjust their lives at their home in Parkrose Heights after a tiny home appeared beside Ward's residence last summer, according to a complaint obtained by PEOPLE.
—Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 31 May 2026
Police have not released the woman’s name or cause of death, stating the investigation is in the preliminary stages.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 31 May 2026
Ho’s letter followed correspondence from Villeneuve on March 17, stating that the County Executive Office had not received a complete budget request for the District Attorney’s budget unit and that the office appeared unlikely to comply with the office’s directive.
—Reeti Malhotra, Sacbee.com, 30 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stating
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The Kuwaiti military issued a statement saying it was forced to intercept several hostile missile and drone attacks on Monday.—
Siladitya Ray,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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The federal appeals court overruled their 2020 ban by saying the agency didn’t have the proper authority to make that decision.—
O. Rose Broderick,
STAT,
1 June 2026
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In order to secure the funds, the family members submitted fake financial instruments and money orders, continuing to do so even after the IRS sent them letters telling them to stop, according to the statement.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 June 2026
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Especially telling is the staff’s attention to detail.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Workplaces absolutely require professionalism and emotional intelligence, but confidence becomes fragile when your energy is focused entirely on managing perception instead of expressing ideas honestly and engaging authentically.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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There was Governor Christopher Waller expressing worry that consumer and market psychology was in danger of shifting their inflation expectations higher — a key consideration when figuring out how the Fed should react.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
5 June 2026
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In contrast to crimes such as murder or arson, which can be committed without uttering – or writing – a single word, threats are inherently crimes of language.—
Phillip M. Carter,
The Conversation,
28 May 2026
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Once again, we’re shown Blunt’s character being hijacked by aliens mid-weather report, uttering an alien language of clicks and pops.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
27 May 2026
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The Central Jewish Council filed the emergency lawsuit on Tuesday, arguing that Ye should be banned from the country for voicing admiration for Adolf Hilter and selling T-shirts featuring swastikas.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
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Also at Anime Expo, Crunchyroll is bringing its Dubbing Dojo voicing acting experience where fans can step behind the mic to experience the art of voice acting with scenes from Attack on Titan, BLUE LOCK, Sentenced to Be a Hero, Solo Leveling and more.—
Kimberly Nordyke,
HollywoodReporter,
3 June 2026
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In a loss, OpenAI could face pressure to implement remedies like age-gating free ChatGPT accounts to protect kids, shutting down conversations that discuss violence and suicide, and removing features that the state says deceptively make ChatGPT feel like talking to a human.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
1 June 2026
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Cannavaro is not the first global football star to infiltrate Uzbek football (Rivaldo played for Bunyodkor for three years towards the end of his career) but his appointment certainly got a football-mad nation talking.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
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Special commando units were also deployed to the location and carried out intelligence-gathering missions and drone operations, the other two sources said, giving Israel a valuable perch from which to see into northern Iran during the war.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
5 June 2026
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The show is still using some of those songs, giving the score’s relationship to the script a half-in, half-out near-jukebox feeling.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
5 June 2026
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No amount of procrastination can undo the fact that language forces a decision about who is speaking, who is addressed, and who is being spoken about.—
Erika Landström,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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While speaking with Spectrum News, Obama Shaw said his involvement in the community inspired his run for California governor, with a platform that includes solving the homelessness crisis, building more housing, and cutting unnecessary spending.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
1 June 2026
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“Stating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stating. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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