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as in nation
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 dignity
high position within society
Sir Thomas More was accorded an execution befitting his state: a beheading and not the hanging that common criminals received
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as in to say
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 to utter
to express (a thought or emotion) in words
"I believe this theory is wrong," she stated
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as in to voice
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 state
Mick Krever, CNN, 18 Feb. 2025
Fletcher, who was arraigned in state superior court in Milford a few hours later, is being held on a $3 million bond.
—Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 18 Feb. 2025
Ikram Mohamed, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2025
Federal workers who agreed to resign would also be exempt from in-person work requirements through September, the email stated.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Netanyahu’s allies have called on the prime minister to fire Bar, after it was reported last weekend that the Shin Bet is investigating members of prime minister’s office for inappropriately lobbying on behalf of Qatari state interests – something his office has denied.
—Mick Krever, CNN, 18 Feb. 2025
Fletcher, who was arraigned in state superior court in Milford a few hours later, is being held on a $3 million bond.
—Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 18 Feb. 2025
Verb
The district has also stated that this is the largest teacher raise CPS has offered to the union to date, with previous raises ranging from 2% to 3.5% since 2011 and no raises during the 2015-16 and 2016-17 school years.
—Ikram Mohamed, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2025
Federal workers who agreed to resign would also be exempt from in-person work requirements through September, the email stated.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for state
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Oklahoma Read Next Florida Three ‘booming’ Florida cities rank among nation’s hottest suburbs.—
Simone Jasper,
Miami Herald,
11 Feb. 2025
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The island is consistently ranked as the safest nation in the Caribbean by the World Citizenship Report, and in 2024, it was ranked number 24 overall in safety globally.—
Kaitlyn Rosati,
AFAR Media,
11 Feb. 2025
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Ike started his short farewell speech with some broad and positive strokes: Throughout America's adventure in free government, our basic purposes have been to keep the peace, to foster progress in human achievement, and to enhance liberty, dignity and integrity among people and among nations.—
Kristan Hawkins,
Newsweek,
6 Feb. 2025
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Adding a work requirement to Medicaid would make the United States a stronger, healthier country and remind the world that America respects the dignity of hard work.—
John Kennedy,
National Review,
6 Feb. 2025
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Damage was sustained to four city garbage trucks and four businesses, including a Brooks Brothers store and a Chase Bank, the department said.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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The Royal Farms will be closed until further notice, the department said.—
Shaela Foster,
Baltimore Sun,
11 Feb. 2025
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But for the original thought — spoken over the Chiefs’ headset — Reid only uttered one word.—
Jesse Newell,
Kansas City Star,
7 Feb. 2025
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These may be the final words Tesfaye utters as the Weeknd.—
Carrie Battan,
The New Yorker,
5 Feb. 2025
Verb
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As lawmakers in Annapolis continue to debate energy solutions, residents have voiced frustration over mounting energy bills.—
Jessica Babb,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Feb. 2025
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Some anti-Trump conservatives have also voiced their unease.—
Chad de Guzman,
TIME,
17 Feb. 2025
Noun
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That leaves time for Washington and other countries to negotiate and hopefully lessen the ultimate shock.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2025
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The hostages were brought onto a stage, where a slogan on a large poster alluded to President Trump's plan to transfer Gaza's entire population to neighboring countries.—
Daniel Estrin,
NPR,
15 Feb. 2025
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Sharing is caring: The Cougars rank No. 43 in assist rate (58.9).—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
17 Feb. 2025
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Here’s a look at three other Islanders prospects drawing notice in the college ranks.—
Arthur Staple,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
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Opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect the views of TIME editors.—
TIME,
TIME,
10 Feb. 2025
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Kid Rock abruptly cut a recent performance short after expressing frustration at the audience’s energy.—
Rania Aniftos,
Billboard,
10 Feb. 2025
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“State.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/state. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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