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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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2
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
Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2025
The number of small businesses in San Diego County declined by 26.4 percent from January to April 2020, Nguyen said, citing regional and state data.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2025
Albinson Linares, NBC news, 27 Mar. 2025
The White House has stated — and Cabinet officials testified Tuesday — the information in the group chat wasn't classified, even though Atlantic editor-in-chief Jeffrey Goldberg received tactical details before the attack.
—Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2025
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Noun
In addition to being more prepared ahead of a disaster and saving the city substantial amounts of money, adopting the plan also enables the city to qualify for pre- and post-disaster grant funding from the federal government and state.
—Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2025
The number of small businesses in San Diego County declined by 26.4 percent from January to April 2020, Nguyen said, citing regional and state data.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2025
Verb
The latter is the case for Lopez, as stated by his lawyer and his mother.
—Albinson Linares, NBC news, 27 Mar. 2025
The White House has stated — and Cabinet officials testified Tuesday — the information in the group chat wasn't classified, even though Atlantic editor-in-chief Jeffrey Goldberg received tactical details before the attack.
—Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for state
Noun
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Especially for nations that might otherwise have been forgotten, globally.—
Nick Miller,
The Athletic,
21 Mar. 2025
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Would such a nation be more prone to having its AGI be competitive with other AGIs or be cooperative?—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Humanitarian aid is based on empathy and the recognition that everyone has a right to live with dignity.—
Chen Reis,
The Conversation,
21 Mar. 2025
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So these are formal situations, in which patients are in need of dignity and professional distance.—
Judith Martin,
The Mercury News,
18 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The cause of the fire was not known, the Fire Brigade said.—
Phil Helsel,
NBC News,
21 Mar. 2025
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Doherty says Cooper — who makes his acting debut in the series — impressed her.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
21 Mar. 2025
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They have also been prohibited from uttering religious, political, or personal statements without the FIA's consent.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
20 Mar. 2025
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Those were the first words uttered on this Fox 2005 series that then proceeded to immediately exploit those bonds in what could arguably be described as the network’s true moral nadir.—
Kristen Baldwin,
EW.com,
20 Mar. 2025
Verb
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What To Know Democratic Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York and Senator Ron Wyden of Oregon voiced their concerns over Trump's new Social Security pick during a news conference Wednesday.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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Some Palestinians voice caution about speaking out against the group publicly for fear of retribution.—
Reuters,
USA Today,
26 Mar. 2025
Noun
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There’s even a supernatural element to the story and a strong discussion on political violence countries all over the world deal with.—
Christopher Murray,
Fox News,
22 Mar. 2025
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His administration's decisions are straining relationships with the Asian countries that the U.S. would rely on in the event of conflict with China or North Korea.—
Scott Neuman,
NPR,
22 Mar. 2025
Noun
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But less so, and the ranks of the hosts have narrowed in recent years.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
26 Mar. 2025
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The ranks of presenters at this year’s show include several women who were honorees at past Women in Music events.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
26 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The divergence of Americans’ preferences as expressed at the ballot box and at the checkout counter creates an awkward status quo.—
David B. McGarry,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Mar. 2025
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One such problem is a too-common vocal style that is expressed in guttural growls, making lyrics difficult to decipher — at least for me.—
Mikal Gilmore,
Rolling Stone,
30 Mar. 2025
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“State.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/state. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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