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as in nation
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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as in dignity
high position within society
Sir Thomas More was accorded an execution befitting his state: a beheading and not the hanging that common criminals received
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1
as in to say
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 to utter
to express (a thought or emotion) in words
"I believe this theory is wrong," she stated
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as in to voice
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 state
Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Mar. 2025
In some states, Mega Millions tickets can be bought online.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 2 Mar. 2025
Colm Tóibín, The New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2025
Among them was the cost of changing IDs, the uniqueness of her family’s last name and that it was already stated on her home business and degrees.
—Latoya Gayle, People.com, 2 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Fort Worth Boswell bests Fort Bend Hightower to win state championship
Fort Worth Boswell defeated Fort Bend Hightower 51-42 to win the Class 6A Division II state championship.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Mar. 2025
In some states, Mega Millions tickets can be bought online.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 2 Mar. 2025
Verb
Stan would then state how urgently this jalopy was in need of cleaning, and Sandra might remark dryly how men never change.
—Colm Tóibín, The New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2025
Among them was the cost of changing IDs, the uniqueness of her family’s last name and that it was already stated on her home business and degrees.
—Latoya Gayle, People.com, 2 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for state
Noun
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Plus, 64 teams would include more than a quarter of FIFA’s member nations, diluting overall quality and rendering qualifying competitions all but superfluous.—
Greg Cote,
Miami Herald,
9 Mar. 2025
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Our nation’s and our state’s infrastructure is aging, and among the biggest threats to the long-term stability of our bridges and roadways is the wear and tear caused by overweight trucks.—
Ydanis Rodriguez,
New York Daily News,
9 Mar. 2025
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International Women's Day is a time to recognize the achievements of women and girls everywhere and recommit our efforts to advance dignity, opportunity, and equality for all.—
Jackson Thompson,
Fox News,
9 Mar. 2025
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Despite the fact that Baltimore has long battled high crime rates and public safety concerns, ours is a beautiful city full of promise and good people of dignity and integrity.—
Baltimore Sun Editorial Board,
Baltimore Sun,
6 Mar. 2025
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The league does not publicize those distributions, but the Rays have been a beneficiary, people briefed on that process said.—
Evan Drellich,
The Athletic,
10 Mar. 2025
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Initially, the damage was attributed to high winds but eventually was investigated as a hate crime, police said.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
9 Mar. 2025
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That’s a strong statement, and trust me, the words were uttered with conviction.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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This statement could be uttered for any of Gigi Hadid’s recent bob looks.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
5 Mar. 2025
Verb
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One such force is the villainous cartoon Mr. Ring-a-Ding (voiced by Alan Cumming), who is shown breaking out of a movie theater screen to terrorize a 1950s audience.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
2 Mar. 2025
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Expressions of solidarity with Ukraine were voiced by Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
Noun
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They are often flagged in countries like the Bahamas, Liberia and Panama.—
Nathan Diller,
USA TODAY,
27 Feb. 2025
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According to reported transcriptions of the letter, King Charles suggested a meeting in advance to discuss the details of the state visit at either Dumfries House or Balmoral, both located in Scotland, a country with personal significance to Trump.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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The agency's workforce cuts come as the ranks of Americans receiving Social Security benefits have swelled to an all-time high, largely due to the aging baby boomer population.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
28 Feb. 2025
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The heavyweight ranks are undergoing a noticeable turnover, and Pinto would love to be a part of the wave of new blood.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Germany is among the European countries that host U.S. nuclear weapons under NATO’s nuclear sharing policy, Outgoing Chancellor Olaf Scholz expressed reservations on Thursday in Brussels.—
Sylvie Corbet,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2025
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Consider these five ways to express your strengths in service of others: 1.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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“State.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/state. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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