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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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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
Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Mar. 2026
Best in the state, really, now that Name/Image/Likeness and the House ruling have helped suck the juice out of Air Force football under Troy Calhoun.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2026
Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
The filing, made by defense attorneys on Friday, states that prosecutors intend to call Robinson's parents and his roommate and romantic partner, Lance Twiggs, to testify at the preliminary hearing.
—Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 30 Mar. 2026
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Noun
See where and when Fort Worth-area teams will play as well as teams from around the state.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Mar. 2026
Best in the state, really, now that Name/Image/Likeness and the House ruling have helped suck the juice out of Air Force football under Troy Calhoun.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2026
Verb
The memo stated that the city had opted to freeze spending on office supplies, food, and travel, and cut back on building renovations.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
The filing, made by defense attorneys on Friday, states that prosecutors intend to call Robinson's parents and his roommate and romantic partner, Lance Twiggs, to testify at the preliminary hearing.
—Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 30 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for state
Noun
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Coordinator Luis Cortez says Brazil's program holds unique advantages unmatched by other nations.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Brilliant, strong, visionary, a far different approach to governing as that nation’s first woman leader.—
Kevin Powell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The commitment to repatriation reflects a broader emphasis on treating human remains with dignity regardless of their age or the circumstances of their discovery.—
Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Mar. 2026
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The discovery serves as a reminder that even ordinary projects like home renovations can unearth the extraordinary — and that every set of remains, no matter how old, deserves to be treated with dignity and care.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The other says that the sky is black, then blue, and always empty.—
Sandra Lim,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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In a social media post on Monday morning, Kuwait said a service building at a power generation and water desalination plant were damaged in an attack Sunday evening, killing one worker.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
30 Mar. 2026
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Fortune and Gilchrest spoke of the need for change more generally, not uttering Larson’s name.—
Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
23 Mar. 2026
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One friend uttered an expletive after taking a bite of the super-tasty, uber-tender steak, and soon after, the meat disappeared.—
Jess Fleming,
Twin Cities,
19 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The sentiment voiced by the rabbis did not stop several prominent Jewish politicians in New York, including Representative Jerry Nadler, whose district spans much of Manhattan, and Brad Lander, then New York City’s comptroller, from endorsing Mamdani.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Organizers said that millions of people turned up for ‘No Kings’ rallies in all 50 states, voicing anger over the country’s direction, including fatal ICE shootings and troops dispatched to the Middle East.—
Connor Sheets,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Wadephul told reporters on Thusday at a meeting of democratic countries with the largest economies in France that Russia’s President Vladimir Putin was hoping to use the Iran war as a distraction from his attack on Ukraine.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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Visitors from more than 100 countries are expected to attend the three-day festival.—
Abby Dodge,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Ghalibaf came through the ranks of the guard himself and is believed to be among the inner circle of Mojtaba Khamenei, the ayatollah's son and successor.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
30 Mar. 2026
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The Sharks rank 12th while the Blues are 13th in the Western Conference.—
Data Skrive,
New York Times,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Rodriguez expressed mixed feelings about the district's long-term plan.—
Da Lin,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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While people sometimes express this view in jest, others believe the fake environment borders on a cultural abomination.—
Adam Kadlac,
The Conversation,
27 Mar. 2026
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“State.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/state. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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