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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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  1. countries
  2. nations
  3. tells
  4. gives
  5. speaks
  6. discusses
Noun
  • The standard 3x3x3 category, one of the most competitive in the Rubik’s Cube community, is currently dominated by the two countries, with the US’s Luke Garrett and Aaron Huynh coming third and fourth, respectively, and China’s Du Yusheng ranked fifth.
    Chris Lau, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Women remain noticeably underrepresented in the film and TV production sectors in many countries around the world, and Spain, Mexico, and Argentina are no different.
    Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of countries
Noun
  • Three Caucasus nations, Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan, are represented, along with five neighboring countries, Ukraine, Turkey, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan and Moldova.
    Fredric Dannen, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Mikati said that the number of displaced people is the largest in the nation's history, which has been punctuated by civil war and conflict with neighboring nations.
    David Brennan, ABC News, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of nations
Verb
  • Siegel's segment, Stowaway, tells the story of a young conspiracy theorist who heads to the Mojave Desert to document sightings of lights in the sky.
    Simon Thompson, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The kind that tells you that stepping away, even for a week, could make everything fall apart.
    Soulaima Gourani, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of tells
Verb
  • After its massive renovation last year, the iconic hotel gives Wes Anderson vibes and exudes Old Hollywood glamour.
    Keyla Vasconcellos, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Proposition 135 proposes an amendment to the Arizona Constitution that gives the Legislature more authority to determine the length of a state of emergency and new power to shape what a governor can do during that time.
    Stacey Barchenger, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of gives
Verb
  • Her parents, who grew up in Iran, are of Russian and Armenian extraction; she herself was born in Canada and raised in Geneva, speaks four languages, and holds three passports.
    Gideon Lewis-Kraus, The New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2024
  • These tasks resonate with our human essence, inherited from our ancestors, offering fulfillment that goes beyond economic value and speaks to our need for hands-on, purposeful engagement in the world.
    Emil Sayegh, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of speaks
Verb
  • This post recaps all the moves made this week, and discusses the potential impact for all parties involved.
    Todd Boss, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • On today’s Hawgs Sports Network Daily Podcast, host Matt Jones discusses Arkansas football with Chip Souza, Razorbacks soccer with ESPN’s Marion Crowder, and Arkansas baseball with pitching coach Matt Hobbs.
    Chip Souza, arkansasonline.com, 3 Oct. 2024
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