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as in saying
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 telling
to express (a thought or emotion) in words
"I believe this theory is wrong," she stated
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3
as in expressing
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 stating
Pharmaceutical companies such as Eli Lilly, Novo Nordisk, and Sanofi have denied the allegations, with representatives stating that the school districts and health plans negotiate the terms of their rebate arrangements.
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Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Wisconsin law also requires stores to post clearly visible signage stating this right.
—Gina Lee Castro, Journal Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
Frey and Leigh filed a countersuit in March stating that the film would not be a biopic, but rather an adaptation of a family memoir.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
The two celebrated multiple anniversaries, with Simpson publicly stating on several occasions how deep their relationship had become.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
The election commission rejected Yoon's claims, stating there was no basis to suspect election fraud.
—Kim Tong-Hyung The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 21 Dec. 2024
Professor Kingston Mills, a renowned immunologist, expressed caution, stating that concrete evidence from clinical trials is necessary to validate the claim.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 19 Dec. 2024
There is no rule stating that the Speaker has to be a member of the House or a member of Congress, leading some Republicans to consider whether Musk is an option.
—Jonathan Easley, The Hill, 19 Dec. 2024
The Cost to Nebraska's Healthcare System The complaint details the financial strain caused by the breach, stating that healthcare providers were forced to take drastic measures to maintain operations.
—Lars Daniel, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Wisconsin law also requires stores to post clearly visible signage stating this right.
—Gina Lee Castro, Journal Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
Frey and Leigh filed a countersuit in March stating that the film would not be a biopic, but rather an adaptation of a family memoir.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
The two celebrated multiple anniversaries, with Simpson publicly stating on several occasions how deep their relationship had become.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
The election commission rejected Yoon's claims, stating there was no basis to suspect election fraud.
—Kim Tong-Hyung The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 21 Dec. 2024
Professor Kingston Mills, a renowned immunologist, expressed caution, stating that concrete evidence from clinical trials is necessary to validate the claim.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 19 Dec. 2024
There is no rule stating that the Speaker has to be a member of the House or a member of Congress, leading some Republicans to consider whether Musk is an option.
—Jonathan Easley, The Hill, 19 Dec. 2024
The Cost to Nebraska's Healthcare System The complaint details the financial strain caused by the breach, stating that healthcare providers were forced to take drastic measures to maintain operations.
—Lars Daniel, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stating
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When her mother returned to Clinton, Andrea never considered telling her what had happened.—
Rachel Aviv,
The New Yorker,
23 Dec. 2024
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By some accounts, this Santa Tracker initiative kicked off by complete accident in 1955, when a Colorado Springs Sears printed a newspaper announcement telling children to call a certain phone number to chat with Santa.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
23 Dec. 2024
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Some neighbors called on the city to reevaluate the plan, threatening legal action and voicing concerns over a community benefits agreement.—
Eleanor McCrary,
The Courier-Journal,
27 Dec. 2024
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As more electric vehicles came on the roads this year, car experts are voicing their concerns louder than ever.—
Jenny Goldsberry,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
25 Dec. 2024
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Ignoring the problem or delaying action can exacerbate the damage, giving hackers more time to exploit your information.—
Alex Vakulov,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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There are far too many times when Duren is either out of place (usually drop coverage in pick-and-roll situations) or simply not giving enough effort defensively.—
Hunter Patterson,
The Athletic,
6 Jan. 2025
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Create Polls and Ask Questions Polls get people talking, and LinkedIn’s algorithm rewards it.—
William Arruda,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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Join our Space Forums to keep talking space on the latest missions, night sky and more!—
Leonard David,
Space.com,
3 Jan. 2025
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The document services provider added nearly 7% after announcing its acquisition of printer maker Lexmark.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
23 Dec. 2024
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This year, professional wrestling has had multiple viral moments, ranging from Joe Hendry making his WWE debut to John Cena announcing his retirement tour for 2025.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
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To get more comfortable speaking to a crowd, start by actively participating in meetings.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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By speaking directly with folks who were once known as internet punch lines, Loftus offers listeners a nuanced understanding of their experiences.—
Marnie Shure,
The Atlantic,
24 Dec. 2024
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While discussing his Christmas shopping habits, Rodgers casually dropped the news, explaining that he was stressed about a late-arriving gift for his partner.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
People.com,
25 Dec. 2024
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In the alleged message, Nathan weighs the power of Lively’s fanbase while discussing a potential social media plan that would help suppress negative content about Baldoni and amplify negative content about Lively, according to the complaint.—
Rachel DeSantis,
People.com,
23 Dec. 2024
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“Stating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stating. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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