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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
Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 25 May 2025
But his art also revolves around the imperfect, the unfinished and the fragile; around being in a state of becoming, anxious, wavering and hesitating.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025
Remington Miller, Arkansas Online, 26 May 2025
The analyst stated that the company delivered strong results at the top range of its guidance on most metrics, including revenue, operating margins, earnings per share and remaining performance obligations (RPO).
—Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 25 May 2025
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Noun
Kansas is one of the 14 states with a merit selection system, first adopted by Missouri in 1940.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 25 May 2025
But his art also revolves around the imperfect, the unfinished and the fragile; around being in a state of becoming, anxious, wavering and hesitating.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025
Verb
Two others, a 19-year-old woman from England and a Stuttgart man, 49, were taken to local hospitals to be treated for non-life-threatening gunshot injuries, the release stated.
—Remington Miller, Arkansas Online, 26 May 2025
The analyst stated that the company delivered strong results at the top range of its guidance on most metrics, including revenue, operating margins, earnings per share and remaining performance obligations (RPO).
—Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 25 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for state
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Some nine hundred thousand people from seventeen nations currently have T.P.S. But Trump has begun revoking it, country by country, including for some eight thousand Afghans and as many as half a million Haitians.—
Jonathan Blitzer,
New Yorker,
1 June 2025
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This change comes at a time when Syria and Israel are engaged in direct talks as Reuters revealed on Tuesday, marking a dramatic departure from the decades-long hostility between the two nations.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2025
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The Renaissance celebrated the dignity of man; science opened new frontiers.—
Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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When work doesn't offer dignity, flexibility, or a livable wage, people find their own way.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
Verb
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Another victim was also found dead at the scene from an apparent gunshot wound, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2025
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With basketball continuing to expand globally—and with young players—Lee says that upcoming athletes gaining more notoriety could be the future of sports branding.—
Tim Newcomb,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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Though a certain type of mixology devotee may avoid uttering the cocktail names out loud, like Mary Berry’s Soggy Bottom, drinks here are the result of intense thought and care.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 May 2025
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Those were the final words uttered by Emperor Uriel Septum—played by none other than Star Trek's Patrick Stewart—before an assassin leaped out of the shadows to cut him down.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
22 May 2025
Verb
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Trump’s son, Donald Trump Jr., has previously voiced strong support of the bill.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
25 May 2025
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Even the United States, a staunch ally, has voiced concerns over the hunger crisis.—
Sam Mednick,
Christian Science Monitor,
24 May 2025
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Bitcoin touched a record high above $111,000, and oil prices slid after Bloomberg said oil producing member countries, or OPEC+, are discussing a potential third consecutive oil production surge in July, with an output hike of 411,000 barrels a day among the options under consideration.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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The city experienced tremendous population growth, owing especially to immigration from countries such as Ireland, Germany, Poland, and Italy.—
Geraldo Cadava,
New Yorker,
22 May 2025
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Gutiérrez, who joined Washington’s ranks as an upstart Puerto Rican alderman, has since gravitated toward more establishment positions.—
Alice Yin,
Chicago Tribune,
25 May 2025
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Your Next Read The ultimate NHL team name rankings: Where do the Utah Mammoth rank?—
Harman Dayal,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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Trump’s affinity for Musk did not extend to the broader Republican party, however, as many GOP lawmakers publicly expressed doubts about the cuts Musk made.—
Sara Dorn,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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However, a number of European leaders have expressed concerns over the Israel’s actions in Gaza in recent days.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
29 May 2025
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“State.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/state. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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