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as in voice
an act, process, or means of putting something into words
a careful statement of the legal case before the court
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as in word
something that is said
her statement was met with considerable skepticism
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Recent Examples of statement
The Caribbean Guard, a volunteer lifeguard association, issued a statement in the wake of Malcolm-Jamal Warner‘s drowning in Costa Rica.
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Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 22 July 2025
Late Monday after the Herald published a story on Boulos’ arrest and after Rubio issued a statement, ICE confirmed the arrest in a statement accusing him of engaging in violence and collaborating with armed gangs that once burned down his car dealership.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 22 July 2025
Pritzker issued a statement in February to announce the conference was coming to Chicago, touting Illinois as a regional innovator in climate policy and infrastructure.
—Lily Carey, Chicago Tribune, 22 July 2025
Scientists had suggested that a companion star may be the cause for its brightening and dimming but have failed to observe it with both NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope and the Chandra X-ray Observatory, per the statement.
—Sara Hashemi, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 July 2025
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Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 22 July 2025
Late Monday after the Herald published a story on Boulos’ arrest and after Rubio issued a statement, ICE confirmed the arrest in a statement accusing him of engaging in violence and collaborating with armed gangs that once burned down his car dealership.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 22 July 2025
Pritzker issued a statement in February to announce the conference was coming to Chicago, touting Illinois as a regional innovator in climate policy and infrastructure.
—Lily Carey, Chicago Tribune, 22 July 2025
Scientists had suggested that a companion star may be the cause for its brightening and dimming but have failed to observe it with both NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope and the Chandra X-ray Observatory, per the statement.
—Sara Hashemi, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for statement
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The bill includes longtime friends and Aussie favorites ICEHOUSE, Cold Chisel bandmate Ian Moss and Kate Ceberano.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
31 July 2025
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The bill, sponsored by Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.), comes amid longtime scrutiny of congressional stock trading, but would only take effect at the start of officeholders’ new terms.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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After Plasencia entered his pleas in a barely audible voice, U.S. District Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett agreed to let the doctor remain free on bond pending his sentencing.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
23 July 2025
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The two, then a couple, became the central faces, voices and songwriters of the group for the four decades that followed.—
Maria Sherman,
Chicago Tribune,
23 July 2025
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Her initial video also caught the attention of some major influencers, like Alex Cooper and Trisha Paytas, who shared words of support.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
28 July 2025
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Some of the items shown in the complaint bear the logos of other sportswear companies, like Nike and Champion, alongside the word Columbia.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
28 July 2025
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According to planning documents, public accounts and his own statements, Trump promised, beginning in 2006, to inject $1.5 billion into his golf project six miles north of Aberdeen.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
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Start up a new sportsbook account with the bet365 bonus code WEEK365 and choose between $150 in bonus bets or a $1,000 first bet safety net.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 July 2025
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Take shampoo and conditioner, for example: While prices can reach sky high these days, quality formulations exist at every price point.—
Iman Balagam,
Vogue,
28 July 2025
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Test your soil every three years or so and follow the test recommendations for your fertilizer formulation.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 July 2025
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Long-term goals and short-term pressures were at odds, and some companies were looking at their internal sustainability goals as a box-checking measure rather than an opportunity to showcase a larger message to customers.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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The message is that Riyadh isn’t concerned — yet — about the debate in Washington over the complete lifting of US sanctions.—
Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
23 July 2025
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The fences will be used on East Sixth Street Corridor as well as for Austin Water and Austin Energy emergencies and some other city public events, according to city documents.—
Ella McCarthy,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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The center, which will be able to serve as an emergency shelter for up to 32 individuals, will be equipped with bathrooms, showers, a laundry facility, a commercial kitchen and dining space, staff and medical offices and training space, according to board documents.—
Joseph Flaherty,
Arkansas Online,
30 July 2025
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There was an expression on his face, something between a smile and a smirk.—
Mona Awad,
New Yorker,
20 July 2025
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Through gene expression studies, the team determined these proteins were actively produced and regulated – social control molecules secreted through their natural antennae, the spines.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
20 July 2025
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“Statement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/statement. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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