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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
Adam Tamburin, Axios, 13 Jan. 2025
This law-and-order state of guns, God and capital punishment is awash in cannabis.
—John Burnett, NPR, 13 Jan. 2025
Alana Semuels, TIME, 14 Jan. 2025
The filing states that the company is not currently a party to any material pending legal proceedings and is not aware of any such proceedings being contemplated by governmental authorities.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 13 Jan. 2025
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Noun
The big picture: Women hold a record number of state legislative seats nationwide this year.
—Adam Tamburin, Axios, 13 Jan. 2025
This law-and-order state of guns, God and capital punishment is awash in cannabis.
—John Burnett, NPR, 13 Jan. 2025
Verb
The most recent public earnings report issued by Synchrony Bank states that the company’s Health & Wellness products, of which CareCredit is the largest, earned $956 million from interest and fees on loans in the third quarter of 2024, a 13% jump from the same period the previous year.
—Alana Semuels, TIME, 14 Jan. 2025
The filing states that the company is not currently a party to any material pending legal proceedings and is not aware of any such proceedings being contemplated by governmental authorities.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 13 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for state
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The tournament will be hosted across three countries — the United States, Canada and Mexico — and will feature 48 nations for the first time.Charlotte Harpur, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
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Vanuatu, a tiny South Pacific Ocean nation made up of roughly 80 islands made the third-biggest drop, losing six places from 48th to 54th position in 10 years.Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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For example: The Vatican, the center of the Catholic Church, has said that digital legacies should always respect human dignity.Patrick van Esch, The Conversation, 8 Jan. 2025
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To the company, universal yearnings for meaning or connection or dignity are only ever flaws to be managed or weaknesses to be exploited.Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Jan. 2025
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Threat level: More than 50,000 people received evacuation orders overnight as a result of the Eaton Fire, Angeles National Forest officials said.Rebecca Falconer, Axios, 9 Jan. 2025
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On a monthly basis, PPI dipped by 0.1% compared to a 0.1% increase in November, as infrastructure and real estate projects were temporarily suspended during the off-season, the National Bureau of Statistics said, hurting demand for steel.Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2025
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Long before the words quiet luxury were ever uttered, The Row established itself as the archetype of anonymous chic.Alexis Bennett Parker, Vogue, 7 Jan. 2025
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The clown, a kind of psychopathic silent movie character who never utters a peep, bludgeons his victims in vicious murder sequences that operate as gory punchlines each time out.Eric Kohn, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Jan. 2025
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During his campaign, Kehoe voiced support for eliminating the state’s income tax.Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 13 Jan. 2025
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To his surprise, folks voiced their encouragement rather than complaints.Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 13 Jan. 2025
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Other countries, such as Ethiopia, Lebanon and Syria were added more recently.Hamed Aleaziz, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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More than a dozen countries, including India, Canada, Australia, and Taiwan, have already blocked or restricted TikTok.Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 10 Jan. 2025
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External support for Assad, particularly from Russia and Iran, bolstered regime confidence, while brutal crackdowns on early dissent discouraged uprisings within military ranks.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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Minnesota Wild, 26-12-4 Dec. 20 rank: 7 Sean’s ranking: 13 Dom’s ranking: 12 As a two-way force, Joel Eriksson Ek looks as good as ever.Dom Luszczyszyn, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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Jakes’ daughter wasn’t the only one to express disappointment, with many questioning why Java would leave the post up after so much backlash.Jessica Bennett, VIBE.com, 17 Jan. 2025
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People may speak less freely, share less information and keep their guard up, remaining hesitant to express themselves.Jason Foodman, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
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“State.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/state. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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