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as in declared
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as in said
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as in expressed
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 told
to express (a thought or emotion) in words
"I believe this theory is wrong," she stated
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as in voiced
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 stated
Emily Zak,
Vogue,
4 June 2026
Of those, about 32 percent were achieved within one year of their stated goal, while 19 percent were more than a year late or remained unfulfilled.
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Jack Ewing,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2026
Charania’s report stated that James would not be retiring and would be looking to play for a new team next season.
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Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
30 June 2026
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Adjective
Whereas secondhand refers to any item that has been previously bought, with few qualifiers outside its stated condition.
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Emily Zak,
Vogue,
4 June 2026
Of those, about 32 percent were achieved within one year of their stated goal, while 19 percent were more than a year late or remained unfulfilled.
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Jack Ewing,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
Verb
The venue The New York Times published an article that stated a permit application was filed to close the streets outside Madison Square Garden from July 2 until July 4.
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Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2026
Charania’s report stated that James would not be retiring and would be looking to play for a new team next season.
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Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
30 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stated
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If the business reimburses the capital within a specified window, Magellan charges zero interest.
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Mayor Steven Meiner asked city staff to explore requiring developers to obtain all necessary approvals within a specified timeframe before receiving the zoning incentives.
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Ross is up for said grant and has to appear before Dr. Hobart...who happens to be an ex of Ross' then-girlfriend, Charlie (Aisha Tyler).
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Despite said activity, the tone was contemplative, and moments later, as I was being asked to describe the colors and mood of a Ten of Swords card, I was tapped on the shoulder.
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Smita Sharma, who helped her mom study for the naturalization exam, expressed both excitement and disbelief.
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Others expressed concern that the development would alter the boardwalk’s character.
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The infant, who is 9 months old, was rescued along with her mother, the State Department told Fox News Digital.
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After the assemblies, longtime Colorado Democratic strategist Mike Dino told CBS Colorado that DeGette's name recognition and congressional seniority were significant advantages in the race, but that her poor showing caught him off guard.
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The decision was made after several council members voiced concerns about the proposal's potential impact, including Councilman Hugo Soto-Martinez, who introduced it in April and advocated for the amendment.
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There was a 30-minute period of public comment before the June 22 board meeting where parents voiced concern over technology use in schools.
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In the nineteen-forties, Harlem twice elected a city councilman, Ben Davis, who was an avowed, card-carrying member of the Communist Party and ended up serving five years in prison under an anti-Communist law.
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An avowed foodie, Favreau learned some impressive knife skills for the role.
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Throughout the entire event, Dylan’s name was never uttered once.
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The suspect tried to open the aircraft door during the flight and, when restrained by the crew, uttered racial and homophobic slurs against the professionals, the statement said.
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Additionally, prosecutors allege Rincker gave Alvarez a 12-gauge pump action shotgun, Jamioles said.
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Oil prices fell on the news of progress, but uncertainty over the status of the Strait of Hormuz — Iran and the US gave conflicting accounts over whether the key waterway was open over the weekend — may have slowed traffic again, The New York Times reported.
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“Stated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stated. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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