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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
Julia Wick, Los Angeles Times, 25 Jan. 2025
Jones attended Omaha Central High School and there received the Gatorade Circle of Champions state running back of the year, according to WOWT.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 25 Jan. 2025
Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 25 Jan. 2025
In the face of the 14th Amendment that states anyone born on U.S. soil is considered an American citizen, Trump sought to revoke that through an executive order.
—Pioneer Press, Chicago Tribune, 25 Jan. 2025
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Noun
At issue is far more than personal feelings: California will require billions in federal aid to rebuild, and local and state entities are banking on large-scale reimbursements for their spending.
—Julia Wick, Los Angeles Times, 25 Jan. 2025
Jones attended Omaha Central High School and there received the Gatorade Circle of Champions state running back of the year, according to WOWT.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 25 Jan. 2025
Verb
One of the government's rationales for the act—to limit the People's Republic of China's (PRC) ability to manipulate content covertly on the TikTok platform—is stating an express speech restriction, on which is both content and viewpoint-based.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 25 Jan. 2025
In the face of the 14th Amendment that states anyone born on U.S. soil is considered an American citizen, Trump sought to revoke that through an executive order.
—Pioneer Press, Chicago Tribune, 25 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for state
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Such a move against Canada would hit its economy hard considering the two nations do in excess of half a trillion dollars a year in trade.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
21 Jan. 2025
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What Countries Allow Birthright Citizenship? While the United States is one of the most prominent examples, other nations also grant birthright citizenship.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
21 Jan. 2025
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There will also be performances by military bands, parades and ceremonial honors to reflect the dignity of the occasion.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
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But, forty years ago, such work was widely judged to be beneath the dignity of the élite firms that design opera houses and win prizes.—
Ian Parker,
The New Yorker,
20 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Trump has said there is a national emergency at the southern border, which was a central part of his campaign message, and is implementing several executive orders related to immigration and border security on his first day in office.—
Brad Dress,
The Hill,
21 Jan. 2025
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Trump said during his do-over inaugural, mentioning looming pardons for those who stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.—
Philip Elliott,
TIME,
20 Jan. 2025
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The two foes utter each other's names and glare at each other.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA TODAY,
25 Dec. 2024
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At the bottom of that last one was written in small type the name of the man who had uttered that line.—
Catherine Porter,
New York Times,
20 Dec. 2024
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But Democrats, many who voiced strong opposition to Hegseth, had little power to stop his nomination, and instead have resorted to dragging out the process.—
Lisa Mascaro,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Jan. 2025
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The former president twice missed deadlines to do so, first in December 2023 and then again in March 2024, after law enforcement and drug policy experts voiced concerns over the new regulation.—
Christian Datoc,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
24 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Arguably the most talented team in U.S. men’s history, with three of the greatest to ever play, all needing to pitch in to survive a semifinal scare from Serbia and then edge the host country, 98-87, in a game that was much closer than the score indicates.—
Joe Vardon,
The Athletic,
22 Jan. 2025
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With striking rustic country vistas and cozy fireplaces lit around every corner, this hotel is one of the best new offerings to open outside of New York in years, and is perfect for a dead-of-winter retreat.—
Ariel Okin,
Vogue,
22 Jan. 2025
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After missing out on Morgan, USC set out on a months-long search that yielded several candidates from the NFL front office ranks, according to a person familiar with those discussions.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Jan. 2025
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Each player’s score was calculated by averaging his weighted rank from the fan votes, the player votes and the media votes.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
24 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Each aria-song, through middling Latin pop and rap hybrids, expresses the egomania of sociopaths.—
Armond White,
National Review,
29 Jan. 2025
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About a decade later, the federal government expressed interest in developing the railway to expand Alaskan mining operations.—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
29 Jan. 2025
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“State.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/state. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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