1
as in saying
to convey in appropriate or telling terms
please state the vehicle's mechanical problem as clearly and briefly as possible
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2
as in telling
to express (a thought or emotion) in words
"I believe this theory is wrong," she stated
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3
as in expressing
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 stating
Nathan agrees, stating that the group is unique due to their dual identity as outsiders who live and work in Korea.
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Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
The group cites a report stating that education funding has declined by 24% since 2008 when adjusted for inflation.
—Hannah Pinski, Louisville Courier Journal, 16 Sep. 2025
However, authorities are not looking for suspects at this time, ABC7 notes, stating that autopsy results are still pending.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
Instead of stating in unison that the rights of individuals to due process should be respected, even if they’re suspected of being in the country illegally, much of the right’s response to summary deportations is silence.
—Rafael Perez, Oc Register, 14 Sep. 2025
Kepler further situates its progress within China’s broader push in robotics, stating that domestic innovators have emerged as significant contributors to industry growth and that K2 aims to translate technology upgrades into practical, multi-scenario operations.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 12 Sep. 2025
To become a member of the chat group, federal prosecutors say, a prospective member must share a photo of a naked child along with a card stating the name of the group.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
There is permanent signage present throughout the valley stating that there may be times when the area has a combined sewer overflow.
—Gillian Stawiszynski, Cincinnati Enquirer, 11 Sep. 2025
The same weekend, King resigned and Dudek, who was at home in his underwear watching MSNBC, got an email stating that the president of the United States had appointed him commissioner.
—Eli Hager, ProPublica, 8 Sep. 2025
Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
The group cites a report stating that education funding has declined by 24% since 2008 when adjusted for inflation.
—Hannah Pinski, Louisville Courier Journal, 16 Sep. 2025
However, authorities are not looking for suspects at this time, ABC7 notes, stating that autopsy results are still pending.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
Instead of stating in unison that the rights of individuals to due process should be respected, even if they’re suspected of being in the country illegally, much of the right’s response to summary deportations is silence.
—Rafael Perez, Oc Register, 14 Sep. 2025
Kepler further situates its progress within China’s broader push in robotics, stating that domestic innovators have emerged as significant contributors to industry growth and that K2 aims to translate technology upgrades into practical, multi-scenario operations.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 12 Sep. 2025
To become a member of the chat group, federal prosecutors say, a prospective member must share a photo of a naked child along with a card stating the name of the group.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
There is permanent signage present throughout the valley stating that there may be times when the area has a combined sewer overflow.
—Gillian Stawiszynski, Cincinnati Enquirer, 11 Sep. 2025
The same weekend, King resigned and Dudek, who was at home in his underwear watching MSNBC, got an email stating that the president of the United States had appointed him commissioner.
—Eli Hager, ProPublica, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stating
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However, another jailhouse informant, David Vogel, later gave a recorded interview to a DA investigator, also saying Neary admitted to stabbing the victim, corroborating Lunsford’s original statement.—
Tony Saavedra,
Oc Register,
17 Sep. 2025
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Robinson billed the march as a demonstration for free speech, saying it was also held in defense of British heritage and culture.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
17 Sep. 2025
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White House chief of staff Susie Wiles held an emotional meeting with staff on Wednesday after the assassination, telling members to go home and hug their families, the Wall Street Journal reported.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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With his latest weigh-in blunder, there's no telling whether Dana White, who has publicly criticized Gastelum for his egregious weigh-in mishaps in the past, will cut the longtime vet.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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The excitement for this Irish edition has been building among franchise enthusiasts worldwide, with host Siobhán McSweeney expressing her enthusiasm for the uniquely Irish approach to the game.—
Jenzia Burgos,
StyleCaster,
14 Sep. 2025
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The company also issued a statement to CyberGuy expressing condolences to Kirk's family.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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After hundreds of actors, directors and other industry professionals signed a pledge to boycott Israeli film institutions, Paramount is voicing its dissent.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
12 Sep. 2025
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But the relations have deteriorated significantly since the start of the war in Gaza, with Israeli officials voicing growing anger at Qatar, accusing the government of harboring Hamas and not putting enough pressure on it to agree to a ceasefire.—
Oren Liebermann,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
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Schweigert emphasized the importance of talking slowly, before sending participants back to the breakrooms to reintroduce themselves with a more deliberate pace.—
Katherine Fung,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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When Zuckerberg started talking, Boz's glasses began displaying subtitles.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
18 Sep. 2025
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The club fees paid by growers go to marketing investments used for websites, TikToks, and ads, giving it wider appeal.—
Mark Dent,
HubSpot,
12 Sep. 2025
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As the overall matter heads towards its March 9, 2026 trial date start, Judge Liman will have the final word – for now – on bringing Swift on board and giving Baldoni and his Wayfarer co-founders more time for their own depositions.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
12 Sep. 2025
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The next day, OP was speaking to the girl's mother, who happened to be a close friend of hers.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
18 Sep. 2025
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In the same meeting, Spaid held a moment of silence for conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, who was shot last week while speaking at Utah Valley University.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Bungie took the rare step of doing an emergency buff live patch last night after announcing it in the TWAB to try to fix/improve The Portal and loot systems.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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This is not Chiu, who enthusiastically takes part in the process, sometimes even announcing purchases for the Crocker on social media.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Stating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stating. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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