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as in nation
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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2
as in dignity
high position within society
Sir Thomas More was accorded an execution befitting his state: a beheading and not the hanging that common criminals received
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1
as in to say
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 to utter
to express (a thought or emotion) in words
"I believe this theory is wrong," she stated
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as in to voice
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 state
Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Mar. 2025
In some states, Mega Millions tickets can be bought online.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 2 Mar. 2025
Colm Tóibín, The New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2025
Among them was the cost of changing IDs, the uniqueness of her family’s last name and that it was already stated on her home business and degrees.
—Latoya Gayle, People.com, 2 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Fort Worth Boswell bests Fort Bend Hightower to win state championship
Fort Worth Boswell defeated Fort Bend Hightower 51-42 to win the Class 6A Division II state championship.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Mar. 2025
In some states, Mega Millions tickets can be bought online.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 2 Mar. 2025
Verb
Stan would then state how urgently this jalopy was in need of cleaning, and Sandra might remark dryly how men never change.
—Colm Tóibín, The New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2025
Among them was the cost of changing IDs, the uniqueness of her family’s last name and that it was already stated on her home business and degrees.
—Latoya Gayle, People.com, 2 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for state
Noun
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There are just around 100 HBCUs, but a full 40% of our nation’s Black engineers, 80% of Black judges, and 50% of Black professors at non-HBCUs graduated from an HBCU.—
Aimée Eubanks Davis,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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By comparison, Kiel found European nations have all together allocated around $138 billion to Ukraine.—
Alexandra Hutzler,
ABC News,
25 Feb. 2025
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Prioritizing High-Potential, High-Risk Populations While the strategies – and rhetoric – vary, every Administration in modern history has embraced the goal of creating jobs that offer dignity and economic stability in order to shore up America’s economic position and maximizing our human capital.—
Maria Flynn,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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The Trump administration has made the border a zone that is overtly hostile to human rights and displays utter disregard for the humanity and dignity of people on the move.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
21 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Clark said there was talk about next season’s format, including seeding.—
Stephen Hawkins,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2025
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Scott Auslander, general manager of the Washington, DC, bakery Bread Furst, said the surge in egg prices has been unprecedented.—
Hanna Park,
CNN,
25 Feb. 2025
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That’s a strong statement, and trust me, the words were uttered with conviction.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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This statement could be uttered for any of Gigi Hadid’s recent bob looks.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
5 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Expressions of solidarity with Ukraine were voiced by Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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One such force is the villainous cartoon Mr. Ring-a-Ding (voiced by Alan Cumming), who is shown breaking out of a movie theater screen to terrorize a 1950s audience.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
2 Mar. 2025
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They are often flagged in countries like the Bahamas, Liberia and Panama.—
Nathan Diller,
USA TODAY,
27 Feb. 2025
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President Trump now calling Ukrainian President Zelensky a dictator, later blaming Ukraine's leaders for Putin's attack on that country.—
ABC NEWS,
ABC News,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The heavyweight ranks are undergoing a noticeable turnover, and Pinto would love to be a part of the wave of new blood.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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The agency's workforce cuts come as the ranks of Americans receiving Social Security benefits have swelled to an all-time high, largely due to the aging baby boomer population.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
28 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Consider these five ways to express your strengths in service of others: 1.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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However, Monahan also expressed optimism about the progress of the negotiations.—
Russel Honoré,
Newsweek,
6 Mar. 2025
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“State.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/state. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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