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noun

Definition of statesnext
plural of state
as in countries
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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verb

present tense third-person singular of state
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as in says
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 tells
to express (a thought or emotion) in words "I believe this theory is wrong," she stated

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as in voices
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 Synonyms for states
  1. countries
  2. nations
  3. tells
  4. gives
  5. speaks
  6. discusses
Noun
  • For many countries and communities in the global south, AI represents an opportunity to leapfrog development.
    Ana DeOliva, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The nation claims the investment is part of Saudi Vision 2030, a project driven by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to diversify the economy and situate Saudi Arabia as one of the world’s leading countries.
    Ben Church, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of countries
Noun
  • Internationally, nations such as China, India, and members of the European Union are ramping up investments in green technologies, with the global green economy now worth over $10 trillion annually.
    Marianne Lehnis, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The Biden administration has launched an investigation into alleged labor and human rights violations in Nicaragua, marking a significant development in the already tense relations between the two nations.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of nations
Verb
  • Coppola’s story tells the tale well.
    John Tamny, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The frozen frame may be worth a thousand words, but the movie tells a different tale.
    Steve Tengler, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of tells
Verb
  • The bipartisan bill gives the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission more backstop authority to approve critical infrastructure from electric transmission to interstate natural gas pipelines.
    Dipka Bhambhani, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The Discovery Set gives an introduction to the brand’s three-step regimen, and helps to reduce redness, inflammation and improve hydration.
    Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of gives
Verb
  • Which speaks to the utter futility of choosing not to have published the emails.
    Andrew Wallenstein, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Watch on Deadline Here the Iranian-Canadian filmmaker speaks to Deadline about the privilege of freedom and using his platform to tell hard truths.
    Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of speaks
Verb
  • Elton John discusses how Reginald Dwight became Elton John, and his realization years later that overhauling his persona had left him feeling empty inside, in this exclusive clip from his upcoming interview on Good Morning America.
    Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Kelce also discusses his partnership with Operation Breakthrough, which offers high school teens entrepreneurial and STEM skills through its Ignition Lab.
    Rachel Flynn, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of discusses
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