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as in voice
an act, process, or means of putting something into words
a careful statement of the legal case before the court
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as in word
something that is said
her statement was met with considerable skepticism
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Recent Examples of statement
Another statement that would please the listeners was about government cuts that are taking place under the direction of Elon Musk.
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Ian Dexter Palmer, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Amid the voting cycle, however, Gascón’s previous social media posts resurfaced, including numerous Islamophobic comments and false statements about George Floyd and COVID.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 28 Feb. 2025
In a statement, the Colorado Department of Early Childhood, which oversees the program, laid out a limited list of options: Ask for more money from the federal and state governments, and work with counties on how to limit expenses.
—Nick Coltrain, The Denver Post, 16 Feb. 2025
Taiwan's foreign ministry said in a separate statement that a Canadian warship, the Ottawa, had sailed through the strait on Sunday.
—Reuters, USA TODAY, 16 Feb. 2025
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Ian Dexter Palmer, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Amid the voting cycle, however, Gascón’s previous social media posts resurfaced, including numerous Islamophobic comments and false statements about George Floyd and COVID.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 28 Feb. 2025
In a statement, the Colorado Department of Early Childhood, which oversees the program, laid out a limited list of options: Ask for more money from the federal and state governments, and work with counties on how to limit expenses.
—Nick Coltrain, The Denver Post, 16 Feb. 2025
Taiwan's foreign ministry said in a separate statement that a Canadian warship, the Ottawa, had sailed through the strait on Sunday.
—Reuters, USA TODAY, 16 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for statement
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Medicaid pays for 6 out of 10 of residents in nursing homes, with 5.6 million Americans counting on Medicaid for their long-term care bills.—
Nik Popli / Washington,
TIME,
25 Feb. 2025
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Over the weekend, Republican Rep. Vicki Lopez, filed HB 913 — a 99-page bill refining the condominium laws that have been the subject of every legislative session since the Surfside tragedy.—
Alexandra Glorioso,
Miami Herald,
25 Feb. 2025
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The Friends of the Carmel Valley Library are actively making their voices heard by initiating a Yellow Card Campaign.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Feb. 2025
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With bold determination, Vice President Harris fights for justice, amplifies the voices of the marginalized, and stands as a beacon of hope.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
17 Feb. 2025
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Commercial pilot and licensed psychotherapist shares words of encouragement after recent plane crashes Michaela Renee Johnson says fear is a natural response to seeing the recent aviation disasters — and shares her thoughts on how people can ultimately tackle their fear.—
Fox News,
Fox News,
22 Feb. 2025
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Many other huge companies have never used either word over that span.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
22 Feb. 2025
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In October, police obtained a search warrant for her iCloud account.—
Julia Coin,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Feb. 2025
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Selfie leads to case breakthrough Investigators uncovered photos allegedly linking the men to the burglaries after performing a forensic analysis of an iCloud account and a phone linked to some of the crime scenes.—
Chelsea Bailey and Josh Campbell,
CNN,
20 Feb. 2025
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Beyond the portability factor, stick foundations' solid, creamy formulation tends to be more foolproof than liquid formulas, which are more prone to creasing and caking.—
Angela Trakoshis,
Allure,
24 Feb. 2025
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Therefore, the key to maximizing bioavailability is a drug’s formulation, which affects how well it is absorbed, distributed, and utilized by the body.—
Paul McClure
February 13,
New Atlas,
13 Feb. 2025
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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is sending a powerful message at the Closing Ceremony of Prince Harry's Invictus Games.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
17 Feb. 2025
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Among those sending that message to National Archives staff was Jim Byron, president and CEO of the Richard Nixon Foundation.—
Maegan Vazquez The Washington Post,
arkansasonline.com,
17 Feb. 2025
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Passports and naturalization documents: Keep them forever.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA TODAY,
23 Feb. 2025
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No governing document, no foundational rules that define how power is distributed, how decisions are made and what rights the people have in relation to their government.—
Kam Buckner,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Feb. 2025
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Deepfake films, for example, frequently feature odd blinking patterns, erratic lighting and inconsistent facial expressions.—
Rohan Pinto,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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For decades, the rise of action movies as Hollywood’s dominant genre was perceived (not entirely incorrectly) as something that ran counter to the idea of cinema as a means of human expression.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Statement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/statement. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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