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noun

Definition of statesnext
plural of state
as in countries
a body of people composed of one or more nationalities usually with its own territory and government the British monarch is the head of state, while the prime minister is the head of the government

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verb

present tense third-person singular of state
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as in says
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 tells
to express (a thought or emotion) in words "I believe this theory is wrong," she stated

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as in voices
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 Synonyms for states
  1. countries
  2. nations
  3. tells
  4. gives
  5. speaks
  6. discusses
Noun
  • American operates thousands of flights per day to more than 350 destinations in more than 60 countries.
    Abhijith Ganapavaram and Utkarsh Shetti, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Yet tensions between the two countries have flared.
    Saif Hasnat Atul Loke, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of countries
Noun
  • This Christmas Eve nations in conflicts would be far better off to end the fighting.
    William Lambers, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Reports indicate that Russia is , shifting its focus toward strengthening ties with allies in the Maghreb and northeastern Africa to provide a supply line into the landlocked African nations and sustain its regional influence.
    Hugh Cameron, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of nations
Verb
  • Research into ancient pet relationships tells us a similar story about integrating our animals into our communities.
    Annemarie Dooling, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The National World War II Museum Arguably the best World War II museum in the world, this comprehensive collection tells the story of the war that changed the world through impressive multimedia experiences, immersive exhibits, and an eye-popping number of artifacts and first-person detail.
    Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of tells
Verb
  • The most interesting portion of the Fifth Circuit's opinion is the discussion that the Corporate Transparency Act, which gives rise to the FINCIN BOI requirements, is very likely a constitutional exercise of Congress' powers under the Commerce Clause.
    Jay Adkisson, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The Patriots and Raiders are both 3-12 and our model gives the Chargers a 66 percent chance to beat New England and a 73 percent chance to take down Las Vegas.
    James Boyd, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of gives
Verb
  • This song anchors the album and also speaks to the current state of the world.
    Vogue, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Below, Deadline speaks with MachineGames game director Jerk Gustafsson and Lucasfilm VP and GM Douglas Reilly about tackling a new approach to an iconic character and bringing classic elements to life.
    Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of speaks
Verb
  • The group discusses each video’s development and reception, while speculating as to why viewers connected so much with, say, Natalie Portman rapping obscenities.
    Marnie Shure, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Botox is a costly commitment that Shafer discusses during a consultation.
    Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of discusses
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