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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
Sarah MacAraeg, Chicago Tribune, 14 Dec. 2024
Windsor, the No. 1 team in the Courant’s state coaches poll, now 12-1, left the field stunned and deflated.
—Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 14 Dec. 2024
Christy Piña, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Dec. 2024
The company announcement summary states the product may have been contaminated with plastic, metal, or chemical foreign contaminants.
—Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Stabilize leadership and prepare to scale down, S&P warns
After CTU and CPS asking for more state funds earlier this year proved unsuccessful, new revenue from Springfield is unlikely, the S&P noted.
—Sarah MacAraeg, Chicago Tribune, 14 Dec. 2024
Windsor, the No. 1 team in the Courant’s state coaches poll, now 12-1, left the field stunned and deflated.
—Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 14 Dec. 2024
Verb
On a Friday, an NBC News report stated that Carter’s attorney was looking to dismiss the lawsuit after the Jane Doe, who was cited in it, had a series of inconsistencies in her allegations.
—Christy Piña, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Dec. 2024
The company announcement summary states the product may have been contaminated with plastic, metal, or chemical foreign contaminants.
—Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for state
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Balancing innovation with ethical responsibility will be critical as nations integrate AI into their defense strategies.Kathleen Walch, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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During his first term, Trump’s travel restrictions affected several Muslim-majority nations, Iran and Iraq among them.Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
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The outcome is a society in which the poor lack dignity and solidarity because they are caught in a system that pushes them to loathe their own situation rather than seek community assistance.Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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How to think about human dignity Our greatest philosophers and spiritual thinkers have considered this same dilemma over the course of centuries.Aja Romano, Vox, 7 Dec. 2024
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He is believed to have traveled to New York City by bus in late November, and later arrived in Altoona by Greyhound from Philadelphia, investigators said.Nik Popli, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
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Swipe fees are often merchants’ second largest expense after labor and eventually get passed down to consumers, experts said.Medora Lee, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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Angry at his interference, Salma utters some cruel and hurtful words.Alissa Simon, Variety, 7 Dec. 2024
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Padmanabhan uttered a command in Malayalam, the regional language.Chris Wheatley, Longreads, 3 Dec. 2024
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Many others have expressed condemnation and voiced disgust with those showing support for the alleged assassin.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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Some lawmakers have called for shooting down the drones to analyze them, but others have voiced concern over falling debris endangering highly populated areas.Eleanor Watson, CBS News, 13 Dec. 2024
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Those with limited English proficiency (LEP) in English-speaking countries may need help to meet their needs in healthcare clinics and classrooms.Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Music How Laci Kaye Booth survived Nashville to make a killer country album May 22, 2024 4.Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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And 2024 also saw its fair share of dominant movies, some of which rank amongst the best performances ever on Netflix’s Top 10 list.Travis Bean, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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With more women, millennials and Gen Zers set to join the ranks of the newly rich, the face of American wealth is set for its most radical makeover in decades, with huge implications for wealth management, luxury, collecting and philanthropy.Robert Frank, CNBC, 13 Dec. 2024
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Nurture their confidence Encourage your Capricorn child to express themselves and communicate their thoughts and feelings.Fiona Tapp, Parents, 18 Dec. 2024
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Likely Topical Areas For Trump And Tech CEOs Data Centers and AI: Each company has expressed public AI aspirations — which will require the expansion of existing data centers and construction of new ones.Tor Constantino, MBA, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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“State.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/state. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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