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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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as in telling
to express (a thought or emotion) in words
"I believe this theory is wrong," she stated
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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
Mayor Linda Montoya also declined to comment, stating in a text message that she was just made aware of the news Friday evening.
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Katie Langford, Denver Post, 4 Apr. 2026
Besides, if those credentials and experience are baseline for the employer, simply stating them won’t set you apart.
—Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 4 Apr. 2026
Dyer concludes by stating that giant squids don’t feed at the surface, where they’re found only if sick or dying of suffocation.
—Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 3 Apr. 2026
The reason given was that a 9-1-1 call had been received stating that my son William was in my house and suicidal and that the caller had heard gunshots.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 3 Apr. 2026
The second call came from inside the home moments later, stating that the suspect’s grandmother, Elaine Dube, had also been attacked.
—Francie Ebert, NBC news, 1 Apr. 2026
Trump issued on his first day back in the White House, stating that birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment does not extend to children born in the United States to parents who are in the country illegally or temporarily, such as on a visa.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 1 Apr. 2026
Some people may think the recent ruling by the United States Court of International Trade stating that every business that paid tariffs should be refunded would ease our worry.
—Serena Sato, Baltimore Sun, 31 Mar. 2026
Photos posted on social media show concession stand signs stating that free refills were available only on the day of purchase.
—Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
Katie Langford, Denver Post, 4 Apr. 2026
Besides, if those credentials and experience are baseline for the employer, simply stating them won’t set you apart.
—Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 4 Apr. 2026
Dyer concludes by stating that giant squids don’t feed at the surface, where they’re found only if sick or dying of suffocation.
—Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 3 Apr. 2026
The reason given was that a 9-1-1 call had been received stating that my son William was in my house and suicidal and that the caller had heard gunshots.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 3 Apr. 2026
The second call came from inside the home moments later, stating that the suspect’s grandmother, Elaine Dube, had also been attacked.
—Francie Ebert, NBC news, 1 Apr. 2026
Trump issued on his first day back in the White House, stating that birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment does not extend to children born in the United States to parents who are in the country illegally or temporarily, such as on a visa.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 1 Apr. 2026
Some people may think the recent ruling by the United States Court of International Trade stating that every business that paid tariffs should be refunded would ease our worry.
—Serena Sato, Baltimore Sun, 31 Mar. 2026
Photos posted on social media show concession stand signs stating that free refills were available only on the day of purchase.
—Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stating
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That neighbor also raised concerns about security, saying fewer on-site resources and changes in how calls are handled have left some people feeling uneasy.—
Daniel Wilkerson,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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For years, would-be first-time homebuyers have complained about the skimpy inventory of starter homes, saying costly McMansion-style subdivisions are all that’s being built now.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
30 Mar. 2026
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Because there’s no telling how many times this bell will ring before changes are ushered in.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
1 Apr. 2026
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American Airlines is telling you why your flight is delayed.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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Sports, after all, can be a vehicle for shaping our values and expressing our desires.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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Members of the Haitian community were among those who spoke, expressing gratitude and mourning her absence.—
Abby Dodge,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Fortune and Gilchrest spoke of the need for change more generally, not uttering Larson’s name.—
Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
23 Mar. 2026
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The footage, which has been verified by outlets including the BBC, shows the missile landing and Sweeney hitting the deck in a shower of shrapnel before uttering expletives.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
19 Mar. 2026
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Dozens flocked to City Hall, wielding signs and voicing pleas for Sacramento Mayor Kevin McCarty, Sacramento City Manager Maraskeshia Smith and other council members to halt construction.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Ivey clearly felt comfortable voicing increasingly fringe beliefs, but that doesn’t automatically translate into the manic crash-out of the last week, which notably occurred directly after he was shut down with an injury for a second consecutive season.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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The married father of two sons, who had been on the force for seven months, was making his regular rounds and stopped at Circle K, spotting Teresa talking with a 16-year-old boy outside the store, according to court records.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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But our cast from Hunting Wives happened to be at the party, and there was Ted talking to them and taking selfies.—
Lacey Rose,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Mar. 2026
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One law created new oversight, requiring oil companies to open their books and giving regulators more visibility into refinery profits and operations.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Clever Mercury in your sign trines lucky Jupiter in your 5th House of Delight, giving your words a playful glow and encouraging authentic self-expression.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2026
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Kirk, a conservative activist, was fatally shot while speaking at a Turning Point USA event at Utah Valley University in September, 2025.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell shared his outlook on the job market while speaking to a Principles of Economics class at Harvard University on March 30, 2026, in Cambridge, Massachusetts.—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Stating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stating. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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