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as in declared
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as in said
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as in expressed
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 told
to express (a thought or emotion) in words
"I believe this theory is wrong," she stated
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as in voiced
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 stated
Cheyenne Haslett, ABC News, 27 Nov. 2024
As a result of the program, the Army surpassed its stated goal of 55,000 accessions by 300.
—Mike Brest, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 27 Sep. 2024
Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
In an essay published in The Wall Street Journal, the two business leaders stated their desire to slash costs through executive orders rather than legislative action.
—Doug Criscitello, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
Experts also question Kennedy's ability to counter powerful Washington lobbies -- one of his stated main goals -- in a Trump administration focused on working with big business on deregulating industries.
—Cheyenne Haslett, ABC News, 27 Nov. 2024
As a result of the program, the Army surpassed its stated goal of 55,000 accessions by 300.
—Mike Brest, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 27 Sep. 2024
Verb
When Newsweek reached out to Vito's Pizza for comment, an employee stated that the boss was unavailable.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
In an essay published in The Wall Street Journal, the two business leaders stated their desire to slash costs through executive orders rather than legislative action.
—Doug Criscitello, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stated
Adjective
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The apartment itself has a large romantic balcony, spa-like bathroom (with a tub), a green terrace accessed via said bathroom, and an eat-in kitchenette that overlooks the street.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
23 Jan. 2025
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Photos challenging his story, as well as claims from the mother of said children, later circulated online when the season aired.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
21 Jan. 2025
Verb
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In the year ahead, China will expand issuance of ultra-long bonds and ramp up efforts to boost consumption, senior officials from China’s National Development and Reform Commission told reporters Friday.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
3 Jan. 2025
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Sources told Fox 8 that bomb-making materials were found at the rental property.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Several original cast members are returning, including co-writer and co-director Chris Sanders, who created and voiced Stitch.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
27 Nov. 2024
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The 49-year-old voiced hope that, rather than being sold, the medals might find their way back to their rightful owner.—
Isaac Yee and Kathleen Magramo,
CNN,
11 Sep. 2024
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Here, the goal isn't to predict the future accurately because that is an erroneous ambition—as articulated by Nassim Taleb's Black Swan theory, which argues that the most impactful events are hardly ever predictable.—
Dr. Marcus Collins,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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Mexican modernism defines the design ethos of the property, which is articulated through its use of natural and handmade elements, cactus gardens, earth tones, and open-air social spaces.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
26 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Well, that’s just not a common word uttered by the holidayers dressed in designer kaftans.—
Lindsay Cohn,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Dec. 2024
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Not a word of condemnation has been uttered by the Western mainstream media, none whatsoever.—
Benedict Cosgrove,
Newsweek,
20 Dec. 2024
Verb
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So many of Italy’s traditional food festivals began not long after, when the emergence of culinary tourism and growing appreciation for local food traditions gave rise to new annual celebrations.—
John Last,
Smithsonian Magazine,
11 Dec. 2024
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The combination of her influence, teenage rebellion and the blueprints left by his favorite artists gave him a confidence that became foundational.—
Rembert Browne,
Billboard,
11 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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An avowed foodie, Favreau learned some impressive knife skills for the role.—
Eliana Dockterman,
TIME,
21 Dec. 2024
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Hezbollah’s military capabilities dwarf those of Hamas, which Israel has been battling for the past six months with the avowed goal of dismantling the movement.—
Shira Rubin,
Washington Post,
18 Apr. 2024
Verb
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Staff from New Hampshire Public Radio talked to everyone, from roadtrippers to small business owners, state park workers, and local university students.—
Natalie Escobar,
NPR,
24 Dec. 2024
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As part of his teaching, the court heard that Westwood talked to one teenager, who was raped, about a masturbation scene from Bridgerton.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
11 Dec. 2024
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“Stated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stated. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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