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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
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.
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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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stating
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Task force member and history professor Bob Weinberg pushed back, saying reassessing historical figures is part of the academic process.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
12 May 2026
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BuzzFeed announced the sale late Monday, saying Allen Family Digital had agreed to pay $3 apiece for 40 million shares, representing a 52% stake in the company.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Instead, poor Jack is burdened with the task of telling the story of Willie Stark’s rise from the vantage of Willie Stark’s fall.—
Jill Lepore,
New Yorker,
12 May 2026
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Are airlines basically telling consumers, Zach, that the era of ultra cheap flying just isn't profitable anymore?—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
Verb
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Nobody was more dependable in expressing formal gratitude than my mother.—
Nicholas Dawidoff,
New Yorker,
10 May 2026
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Trump has gone back and forth over whether the war will end, at times expressing optimism and at other times saying Russia and Ukraine should be left to fight it out to the bitter end.—
Darlene Superville,
Chicago Tribune,
9 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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The bittersweet and poignant film, which is also playing In Competition at Annecy next month, features a stellar voice cast including Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Bryan Cranston, Seth Rogen, Samira Wiley and Beanie Feldstein with Abbi Jacobson voicing the lead role of Sarah.—
Diana Lodderhose,
Deadline,
13 May 2026
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County commissioners are now voicing doubts about the decades-old arrangement.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
13 May 2026
Verb
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Wasserman was the evening’s major speaker and arrived at the event as reporters were talking to Cherfilus-McCormick.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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Schrage was talking, of course, about AI agents, those software programs created to autonomously take action on your behalf and interact with other humans or programs.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
11 May 2026
Verb
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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 diplomat, speaking on condition of anonymity to discuss the behind-the-scenes diplomacy, added that Islamabad is receiving support from other regional countries in its peace efforts.—
Samy Magdy,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2026
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There were crackling sounds coming from the radio, someone speaking over the noise of a crowd.—
Fran Moreland Johns,
The Atlantic,
11 May 2026
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“Stating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stating. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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