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
Albin voiced frustration on this matter during the non-conference slate, stating that the 49ers didn’t have enough healthy offensive linemen to have two units in practice.
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Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 30 Sep. 2025
Charles Ochlech filed the lawsuit Friday, stating Family Dollar was negligent and liable for the building conditions that led to his injuries.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 29 Sep. 2025
Sunday, the National Hurricane Center issued an advisory stating that the tropical depression is in the Atlantic Ocean, 300 miles northwest of the Eastern Tip of Cuba and 95 miles west of the Central Bahamas.
—Miami Herald Hurricane Bot, Miami Herald, 28 Sep. 2025
Local reports vary on how many people were shot, with News 4 San Antonio stating three to four others were airlifted due to injuries.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
For many, having children is an uneasy question, with a NerdWallet survey finding 38% of millennials stating the costs of having a child are way too high.
—Manuel M. Grajeda Iii, Mercury News, 27 Sep. 2025
Clearly stating the cost of membership, the date and frequency of subscription charges, whether the subscription auto-renews, and cancellation procedures.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Sep. 2025
Trump is set to sign an executive order later this week stating that the deal constitutes a qualified divestiture as required by the ban-or-sale law that passed last year, the official said.
—Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2025
The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office also released a statement stating that hate crimes will not be tolerated in the region.
—Mason Leath, ABC News, 22 Sep. 2025
Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 30 Sep. 2025
Charles Ochlech filed the lawsuit Friday, stating Family Dollar was negligent and liable for the building conditions that led to his injuries.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 29 Sep. 2025
Sunday, the National Hurricane Center issued an advisory stating that the tropical depression is in the Atlantic Ocean, 300 miles northwest of the Eastern Tip of Cuba and 95 miles west of the Central Bahamas.
—Miami Herald Hurricane Bot, Miami Herald, 28 Sep. 2025
Local reports vary on how many people were shot, with News 4 San Antonio stating three to four others were airlifted due to injuries.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
For many, having children is an uneasy question, with a NerdWallet survey finding 38% of millennials stating the costs of having a child are way too high.
—Manuel M. Grajeda Iii, Mercury News, 27 Sep. 2025
Clearly stating the cost of membership, the date and frequency of subscription charges, whether the subscription auto-renews, and cancellation procedures.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Sep. 2025
Trump is set to sign an executive order later this week stating that the deal constitutes a qualified divestiture as required by the ban-or-sale law that passed last year, the official said.
—Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2025
The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office also released a statement stating that hate crimes will not be tolerated in the region.
—Mason Leath, ABC News, 22 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stating
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But the Democratic leadership is demanding an immediate extension to soon-to-expire Obamacare subsidies for their votes, saying Americans face a sharp rise in health care costs without them.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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The club has been saying since the summer that the stadium only requires a few finishing touches for it to re-open at a reduced capacity of about 27,000.—
Pol Ballús,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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And even in a film telling a universal story, some cultural allusions speak most strongly to the home audience.—
Gershom Gorenberg,
The Atlantic,
3 Oct. 2025
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American technologists have been telling educators to rapidly adopt their new inventions for over a century.—
Justin Reich,
The Conversation,
3 Oct. 2025
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A day later, Grande left a comment on the post, expressing her remorse for the interaction.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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This frustration is clear among the public, with few expressing any optimism or excitement for the election when CNN spoke to them on the street earlier this week.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
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There’s one word in the English language that workers have trouble uttering in today’s workplace.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Along with a handful of other actors, Alaskey enjoyed stints voicing iconic characters like Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Sylvester, and Tweety Bird, among others.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Oct. 2025
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Elvira is once again voicing her opinions on Ariana Grande.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
3 Oct. 2025
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These parables sometimes read like gibberish, talking both down and up to the reader.—
Book Marks
October 2,
Literary Hub,
2 Oct. 2025
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And its representatives are talking a big game about making the country a wellspring of world-class AI companies.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Ross is also taller, giving officers more viewing coverage above crowds than Walking Horses, which can be as short as 14 hands, or 4 feet, 9 inches tall.—
Craig Shoup,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
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Free friendship bracelets at Insomnia Cookies Meanwhile, Insomnia Cookies is giving customers free friendship bracelets for the day.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
IndyStar,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Stewardship speaking, the organization’s total water usage, across its operations and value chain, dropped 32 percent against the 2020 baseline—some 12 percent above and beyond the 20 percent reduction goal.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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Dolphins cornerbacks have played well Even though Rasul Douglas, Jack Jones and Cornell Armstrong all signed during training camp, as opposed to the offseason or early last summer, Miami’s new starting trio has been played well, relatively speaking.—
Omar Kelly
October 2,
Miami Herald,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Stating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stating. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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