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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
Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 6 June 2025
The southern and eastern portions of the region known previously as the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir became two separate union territories, bringing them under direct control of New Delhi – a move Modi claimed would promote stability, reduce corruption and boost the economy.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 6 June 2025
Jamie L. Lareau, USA Today, 7 June 2025
Some burqas, as stated by local lore, included ersatz mustaches, to further discourage threats from foreign men.
—Robin Wright, New Yorker, 7 June 2025
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Noun
In recent years, various states have passed, or at least considered, a range of measures to support local outlets, including tax breaks, fellowship programs for early-career journalists, and redistributing tech profits to newsrooms.
—Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 6 June 2025
The southern and eastern portions of the region known previously as the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir became two separate union territories, bringing them under direct control of New Delhi – a move Modi claimed would promote stability, reduce corruption and boost the economy.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 6 June 2025
Verb
House stated that Ford is working to mitigate potential production disruptions caused by export controls on rare earth minerals from China.
—Jamie L. Lareau, USA Today, 7 June 2025
Some burqas, as stated by local lore, included ersatz mustaches, to further discourage threats from foreign men.
—Robin Wright, New Yorker, 7 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for state
Noun
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While imports from these nations are presumably duty-free under the trade agreement, the average tariff rate paid on apparel imports hit 6.7 percent in April.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
13 June 2025
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Ahead of the 2018 World Cup in Russia, Vuitton had launched a licensed collection of upscale leather goods in the flag colors of the participating nations.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
13 June 2025
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Privacy by design: Technology should be built to protect people’s dignity.—
Aislinn Conrad,
The Conversation,
13 June 2025
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This sweet spot is not about compromise but about integration—understanding that strategic objectives and human dignity are not competing priorities but complementary dimensions of organizational success.—
Joseph Folkman,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
Verb
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Padilla said he got fed up listening to her remarks about criminals and invasions and tried to ask a question, while moving forward past the wall of television cameras.—
Anita Chabria,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2025
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Shortly after, Kehl would fall to his death at a neighboring building — police have yet to say if the fall was intentional or accidental.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
14 June 2025
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The Invisible Pipeline: From Raw Data To AI Responses Before an AI model utters a single word, there's a monumental effort to gather and process its training data.—
Jitender Jain,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Around the time the book was contracted, a therapist uttered the word surrender to me, giving my book its lodestar.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 June 2025
Verb
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The veteran safety recently voiced his frustrations on social media after hearing his former defensive coordinator discuss the offseason trade that sent shockwaves across Philly.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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Residents voice concerns about road conditions and the impact of traffic, Guerrero said.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
5 June 2025
Noun
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On the trade front, hopes are still high on Wall Street that Trump will reach deals with other countries that will ultimately lower tariffs, particularly with the world’s second-largest economy.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2025
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By creating a single market for goods and services across 54 countries, AfCFTA improves the ease of doing business and increases cross-border opportunities.—
Tim Clark,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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While Chairman Gu, Chairman Lee, Cha Yeong-do, Gu Jun-mo, and Lee Geum-son fight for control of the criminal organizations, Gi-jun cuts a relentless, ruthless path through their ranks.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
6 June 2025
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What was once considered a fringe sector defined by volatility and skepticism is now producing companies that are not only IPO-ready, but in some cases are joining the ranks of the S&P 500.—
Tomer Niv,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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The Senate holds a slim majority, and at least four Senators, including Paul, have publicly expressed concerns over parts of the bill (the others are Ron Johnson, Susan Collins, and Lisa Murkowski).—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The urgency expressed Monday surrounding securing additional border resources comes as Mr. Trump called for the National Guard to enforce order in the L.A. area amid protests over activity by ICE, prompting a clash with California Gov. Gavin Newsom.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
9 June 2025
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“State.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/state. Accessed 16 Jun. 2025.
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