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as in bills
a record of goods sold or services performed together with the costs due
received a statement from the plumber in the mail
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as in voices
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 words
something that is said
her statement was met with considerable skepticism
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Recent Examples of statements
However, Musk is known for delivering bold statements and shifting timelines.
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Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 9 Feb. 2026
Bad Bunny’s statements against ICE caused consternation ahead of his performance.
—Ryan Gaydos , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 8 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, California’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports, the state’s audited financial statements, were late by as much as a year during Yee’s tenure.
—Susan Shelley, Oc Register, 8 Feb. 2026
Jones hasn't made any political statements, but was happy to film herself smiling with then-VP Kamala Harris during the Biden administration.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 8 Feb. 2026
The two other candidates’ statements were read at the meeting.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
Elsewhere in the files are detailed interview notes and statements from alleged victims and other people claiming to have information.
—Julie K. Brown, Miami Herald, 7 Feb. 2026
An internal review is underway to determine the full circumstances of the encounter, including the statements captured on video.
—Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 7 Feb. 2026
These statements do not constitute and cannot replace investment advice.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 1 Feb. 2026
Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 9 Feb. 2026
Bad Bunny’s statements against ICE caused consternation ahead of his performance.
—Ryan Gaydos , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 8 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, California’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports, the state’s audited financial statements, were late by as much as a year during Yee’s tenure.
—Susan Shelley, Oc Register, 8 Feb. 2026
Jones hasn't made any political statements, but was happy to film herself smiling with then-VP Kamala Harris during the Biden administration.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 8 Feb. 2026
The two other candidates’ statements were read at the meeting.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
Elsewhere in the files are detailed interview notes and statements from alleged victims and other people claiming to have information.
—Julie K. Brown, Miami Herald, 7 Feb. 2026
An internal review is underway to determine the full circumstances of the encounter, including the statements captured on video.
—Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 7 Feb. 2026
These statements do not constitute and cannot replace investment advice.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 1 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for statements
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The 44-year-old, who paid his bills early in his curling career by running an M&M Meat frozen food franchise, started a bonspiel (tournament) to encourage kids to get involved in curling.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
14 Feb. 2026
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The state must lower property taxes, as well as lower utility bills and insurance premiums.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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Lai, a British passport holder and a practicing Catholic, has powerful voices lobbying for his release in both Britain and the United States.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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While the younger Paul joins a legion of conservative voices who took issue with the choice of Bad Bunny as a headliner in the first place, scores of other celebrities reacted positively to Sunday's show.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
9 Feb. 2026
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Letters may be up to 200 words and must be signed with your email address, city of residence and daytime phone number for verification.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2026
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Here are a few words about their most experienced specialists.—
Kaitlyn Gomez,
Miami Herald,
5 Feb. 2026
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There are conflicting accounts of the total number of viewers, given that it was broadcast across several different platforms, but Andrew Kolvet, the executive producer of TPUSA’s The Charlie Kirk Show, said the total may have exceeded 20 million viewers.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Feb. 2026
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Bumble later confirmed that one of its contractors' accounts had been compromised in a phishing attack.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Other estrogen supplements might include herbal remedies in their formulations.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Feb. 2026
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In 2025, the brand also earned Certified B Corporation status, formalizing its long-standing commitments to sustainability and clean formulations.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
3 Feb. 2026
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By late afternoon, the batch of flowers and hopeful messages outside Guthrie’s home had swelled, and neighbors had attached yellow ribbons to their mailboxes and trees.—
Paige Williams,
New Yorker,
14 Feb. 2026
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There were no additional details about the arrest and messages to Cordero's cellphone were not immediately returned.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Feb. 2026
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Fact-check things on social media before reposting them, using sources that provide links to original documents.—
Brenda Looper,
Arkansas Online,
11 Feb. 2026
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The files suggest that the couple and their children visited Epstein's island, and were named in a version of his will released in the Epstein documents.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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From legal aspirations to a life of art As a girl, I was fascinated by color, texture and creative expressions.—
Anya Sesay,
jsonline.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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His motion veered between expressions of hopelessness and elaborate proposals for prisoner exchanges.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Statements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/statements. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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