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as in bills
a record of goods sold or services performed together with the costs due
received a statement from the plumber in the mail
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as in voices
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 words
something that is said
her statement was met with considerable skepticism
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Recent Examples of statements
Investigators then obtained statements and evidence that led to the arrest of Miller.
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Thao Nguyen, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
As end-of-year awards are being dished out, and statements made as to who the current best player is in world soccer’s highest-profile league, Mohamed Salah is an easy answer to most questions.
—James Nalton, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
The union and the company remain far apart on the key issue of potential wage increases, according to statements from both sides about the other’s proposal.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 24 Dec. 2024
In his motion, Spiro said the discovery records — which include data and communications from over 50 cell phones and other devices, plus statements from 25 witnesses — show Adams had no knowledge of any criminal wrongdoing.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 23 Dec. 2024
Lamond, 48, of Colonial Beach, Virginia, was charged with one count of obstruction of justice and three counts of making false statements.
—CBS News, 23 Dec. 2024
And Los Angeles leaders have made several eye-opening statements about the upcoming Olympics.
—Michael Goldstein, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
There were also warnings about him but, according to what is known so far, his political statements were so confused that none of the security authorities' patterns fitted him.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Brands must be transparent about their own positives and negatives and not gloss over the information with superficial statements.
—Jon Michail, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Thao Nguyen, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
As end-of-year awards are being dished out, and statements made as to who the current best player is in world soccer’s highest-profile league, Mohamed Salah is an easy answer to most questions.
—James Nalton, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
The union and the company remain far apart on the key issue of potential wage increases, according to statements from both sides about the other’s proposal.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 24 Dec. 2024
In his motion, Spiro said the discovery records — which include data and communications from over 50 cell phones and other devices, plus statements from 25 witnesses — show Adams had no knowledge of any criminal wrongdoing.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 23 Dec. 2024
Lamond, 48, of Colonial Beach, Virginia, was charged with one count of obstruction of justice and three counts of making false statements.
—CBS News, 23 Dec. 2024
And Los Angeles leaders have made several eye-opening statements about the upcoming Olympics.
—Michael Goldstein, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
There were also warnings about him but, according to what is known so far, his political statements were so confused that none of the security authorities' patterns fitted him.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Brands must be transparent about their own positives and negatives and not gloss over the information with superficial statements.
—Jon Michail, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for statements
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Some have even offered to pay his legal bills, according to Mangione's Pennsylvania lawyer Thomas Dickey.Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Some have even offered to pay his legal bills, according to Mangione's Pennsylvania lawyer Thomas Dickey.Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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According to independent testing and user feedback, formulations by The Lab Co have kept garments stay in shape up to three times longer.Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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As companies develop new formulations, technology is also evolving at a rapid clip.Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Dec. 2024
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These ten expressions are among the best whiskies the IWSC’s judging panels singled out in 2024.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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This is a Champagne house devoted exclusively to rose expressions, and the Petite Fleur is their more accessible offering.Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Conclusion While the Fed’s efforts to tame runaway inflation rates has helped market sentiments in the past, its recent hawkish outlook for 2025 is now worrying investors.Trefis Team, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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With interest rates moving a bit downwards the benefit of the extra cash should diminish.Chuck Jones, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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The report contains dozens of pages of exhibits, including text messages and financial records, travel receipts, checks and online payments among various people involved.Kristine Gill, Fortune, 23 Dec. 2024
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Last year’s receipts, likely buried somewhere in your spam folder, are also a good source of clues.Wes Siler, Outside Online, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Statements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/statements. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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