as in countries
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 says
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 tells
to express (a thought or emotion) in words
"I believe this theory is wrong," she stated
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as in voices
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 states
Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
The legislation would provide greater flexibility for governments in allocating funding under the program, which was created in 1990 as part of a broader shift in housing policy toward greater responsibility for states and cities.
—Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 10 Feb. 2026
The No Secret Police Act banned local law enforcement officers, officers from other states and federal law enforcement personnel from wearing masks except in specific circumstances — such as in tactical, SWAT or undercover operations.
—Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
The results reveal the country’s luckiest states, cities, stores and lottery retailers in that span.
—Scott Butler, Florida Times-Union, 10 Feb. 2026
When the No Kings protest came in June — organized by the national protest group 50501, symbolizing 50 protests in 50 states for one movement — Indivisible Northwest Valley was ready with seven sites that Peak said drew between 5,000 and 6,000 people.
—Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 10 Feb. 2026
Another sizable outbreak is underway at the Utah-Arizona border, and cases have been confirmed in a number of other states as well.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 9 Feb. 2026
Other states selected to host the smaller warehouses are Texas, Maryland, Michigan, Florida, Texas, Indiana, New Hampshire, Oklahoma, Louisiana, New Jersey, Utah, Pennsylvania and Minnesota.
—Lautaro Grinspan, AJC.com, 9 Feb. 2026
Many states were hit by several inches of snow and icy conditions, 17 of those states have declared states of emergency.
—Mike Fore, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Arkansas Online, 11 Feb. 2026
Advertisement Carney's response points to the Canada-Michigan Crossing Agreement, signed in June 2012, which states that the Canadian government will pay for the bridge, and use toll funds—collected over 30 years—as reimbursement.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 10 Feb. 2026
The warrant declaration states that footage from a Ring camera captured images of Rebecca Marodi fleeing their home as her wife chased her.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
The 23andMe settlement website states the company has denied any wrongdoing.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
The Florida Lottery site states game add-ons include Double Play for $1, a bonus drawing where players could win up to $250,000 using the same numbers (Double Play drawings are held immediately after Florida Lotto drawings).
—Lianna Norman, Florida Times-Union, 8 Feb. 2026
And, of course, this is contrary to the Constitution, which specifically grants states the authority to run elections under Article One, Section Four, the elections clause.
—CBS News, 8 Feb. 2026
The ruling states that the earliest a redistricting referendum could happen under the proper procedure is 2028.
—Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 8 Feb. 2026
Even though Russian law states that only foreigners who know the language can become soldiers, none of the Africans interviewed by CNN were Russian speakers.
—Larry Madowo, CNN Money, 4 Feb. 2026
Noun
The PhD student, originally from Turkey and on a valid F-1 student visa, was shuttled through multiple states following her arrest and suffered a series of asthma attacks without adequate medical care, according to her attorneys.
—Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
The legislation would provide greater flexibility for governments in allocating funding under the program, which was created in 1990 as part of a broader shift in housing policy toward greater responsibility for states and cities.
—Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 10 Feb. 2026
The No Secret Police Act banned local law enforcement officers, officers from other states and federal law enforcement personnel from wearing masks except in specific circumstances — such as in tactical, SWAT or undercover operations.
—Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
The results reveal the country’s luckiest states, cities, stores and lottery retailers in that span.
—Scott Butler, Florida Times-Union, 10 Feb. 2026
When the No Kings protest came in June — organized by the national protest group 50501, symbolizing 50 protests in 50 states for one movement — Indivisible Northwest Valley was ready with seven sites that Peak said drew between 5,000 and 6,000 people.
—Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 10 Feb. 2026
Another sizable outbreak is underway at the Utah-Arizona border, and cases have been confirmed in a number of other states as well.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 9 Feb. 2026
Other states selected to host the smaller warehouses are Texas, Maryland, Michigan, Florida, Texas, Indiana, New Hampshire, Oklahoma, Louisiana, New Jersey, Utah, Pennsylvania and Minnesota.
—Lautaro Grinspan, AJC.com, 9 Feb. 2026
Many states were hit by several inches of snow and icy conditions, 17 of those states have declared states of emergency.
—Mike Fore, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Verb
The South would pick up nine seats, Northeast would lose four, Midwest and Plains states down three, Mountain states up three, and West down five.
—Arkansas Online, 11 Feb. 2026
Advertisement Carney's response points to the Canada-Michigan Crossing Agreement, signed in June 2012, which states that the Canadian government will pay for the bridge, and use toll funds—collected over 30 years—as reimbursement.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 10 Feb. 2026
The warrant declaration states that footage from a Ring camera captured images of Rebecca Marodi fleeing their home as her wife chased her.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
The 23andMe settlement website states the company has denied any wrongdoing.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
The Florida Lottery site states game add-ons include Double Play for $1, a bonus drawing where players could win up to $250,000 using the same numbers (Double Play drawings are held immediately after Florida Lotto drawings).
—Lianna Norman, Florida Times-Union, 8 Feb. 2026
And, of course, this is contrary to the Constitution, which specifically grants states the authority to run elections under Article One, Section Four, the elections clause.
—CBS News, 8 Feb. 2026
The ruling states that the earliest a redistricting referendum could happen under the proper procedure is 2028.
—Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 8 Feb. 2026
Even though Russian law states that only foreigners who know the language can become soldiers, none of the Africans interviewed by CNN were Russian speakers.
—Larry Madowo, CNN Money, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for states
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For India, clean energy offers the chance to reduce its reliance on other countries in an increasingly volatile world.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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The Winter Olympics are in full swing in Italy, and athletes from 93 countries are competing in 16 disciplines across eight sports.—
Julianna Duennes Russ,
Austin American Statesman,
10 Feb. 2026
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The Gates Foundation’s influence has never been greater, its CEO says, but for the wrong reason.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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The company says the architecture supports predictable handling during complex flight phases.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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Set in the remote highlands of Montenegro, the film tells the story of a shepherd mother and her daughter who proudly defend their ancestral mountain from the threat of becoming a NATO military training ground, stirring memories of past violence that once shattered their family.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
5 Feb. 2026
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Build a balanced plate Agusala recommends slowing down when eating and paying attention to when your brain tells you to stop.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Feb. 2026
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The decision came after consultation with Stephen's wife of 14 years, Ayesha Curry, who voices a goat named Carol.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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Scott voices Lincoln Gumb, a down-on-his-luck Vegas lawyer who hires Sheila Flambé (James), a local magician, to help with his courtroom presentations.—
David Faris,
TheWeek,
9 Feb. 2026
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Various nuclear-capable nations, including close ally Canada, have decided that any conceivable benefits are simply not worth the expense and risks.—
Arthur I. Cyr,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
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Most countries failing, while democracies slip The group said most countries are failing to keep corruption under control, with 122 out of the 182 nations and territories surveyed scoring less than 50 points.—
Geir Moulson,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Leferi Chairman Choi In-seok expresses his condolences in his own statement following the late influencer's death.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
4 Feb. 2026
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No other word expresses so much hatred and bigotry.—
Jordy Fee-Platt,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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The phrase also sometimes is used as a battle cry and has been employed by those with a nefarious agenda to instill fear of anyone who utters it and to raise concerns about Islam itself, according to Muslim scholars and civil rights advocates.—
Michelle Krupa,
CNN Money,
11 Jan. 2026
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Falduto utters the words as his character Billy to Dewey, playing the opinionated student who becomes the stylist for the band.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Dec. 2025
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That gives Takaichi a clear path to deliver on her agenda over the coming years – until the next election in 2027.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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The speech and debate clause, under Article 1, Section 6, of the Constitution, gives these members immunity from liability for defamation when reading the list of names aloud in court.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Feb. 2026
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“States.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/states. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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