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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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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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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
Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 1 Jan. 2025
The drug is legal in nearly half of all U.S. states for recreational use.
—Solcyré Burga, TIME, 1 Jan. 2025
Chris Branch, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
An Alabama Uniform Traffic Crash Report previously stated that Steven had been driving the car at twice the speed limit before the crash and no one in the car had their seatbelts on, WBMA, AL.com and WBRC reported.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, People.com, 31 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Multiple states across the United States are under winter storm warnings, with forecasts of heavy snow, strong winds, and hazardous travel conditions over New Year's Day to Thursday, January 2.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 1 Jan. 2025
The drug is legal in nearly half of all U.S. states for recreational use.
—Solcyré Burga, TIME, 1 Jan. 2025
Verb
The suit even states that players boycotted a practice last season in light of the missing money.
—Chris Branch, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
An Alabama Uniform Traffic Crash Report previously stated that Steven had been driving the car at twice the speed limit before the crash and no one in the car had their seatbelts on, WBMA, AL.com and WBRC reported.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, People.com, 31 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for state
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The tournament will be hosted across three countries — the United States, Canada and Mexico — and will feature 48 nations for the first time.Charlotte Harpur, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
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Vanuatu, a tiny South Pacific Ocean nation made up of roughly 80 islands made the third-biggest drop, losing six places from 48th to 54th position in 10 years.Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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For example: The Vatican, the center of the Catholic Church, has said that digital legacies should always respect human dignity.Patrick van Esch, The Conversation, 8 Jan. 2025
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To the company, universal yearnings for meaning or connection or dignity are only ever flaws to be managed or weaknesses to be exploited.Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Jan. 2025
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What To Know Authorities on Wednesday said 70,000 people are under evacuation orders in the Los Angeles area as wildfires burn through the region, and at least 28,000 structures are threatened.Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
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Through the first 10 months of 2024, the city’s hotels posted average daily rates of about $205, with a 75% occupancy rate — but January, industry veterans say, is usually one of the year’s slowest months.Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2025
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Long before the words quiet luxury were ever uttered, The Row established itself as the archetype of anonymous chic.Alexis Bennett Parker, Vogue, 7 Jan. 2025
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The clown, a kind of psychopathic silent movie character who never utters a peep, bludgeons his victims in vicious murder sequences that operate as gory punchlines each time out.Eric Kohn, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Jan. 2025
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The term emerged as employees began to voice dissatisfaction with perks that seemed performative or misaligned with their actual needs.Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
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As authorities identified 175 victims, bereaved families have also voiced frustration over delays in providing promised freezers to preserve the bodies.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
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Other countries, such as Ethiopia, Lebanon and Syria were added more recently.Hamed Aleaziz, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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More than a dozen countries, including India, Canada, Australia, and Taiwan, have already blocked or restricted TikTok.Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 10 Jan. 2025
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Just look at Georgia’s ranks: • 16th nationally in pass plays of 10-plus yards, ninth in pass plays of 20-plus yards and 17th in pass plays of 30-plus yards.Seth Emerson, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
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South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff has warned that Pyongyang will continue sending its troops to fill out Russia's military ranks.George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
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The palate expresses notes of Rosé petals, anise, and a little tar.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
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Behind the scenes, however, some editors expressed qualms about the reporting, court filings show.David Folkenflik, NPR, 5 Jan. 2025
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“State.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/state. Accessed 14 Jan. 2025.
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