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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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2
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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1
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
Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2025
The number of small businesses in San Diego County declined by 26.4 percent from January to April 2020, Nguyen said, citing regional and state data.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2025
Ruchi Kumar, NPR, 8 Apr. 2025
In late February, the vice-provost for research stated that U.W. could no longer distribute grant money in advance.
—E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 8 Apr. 2025
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Noun
In addition to being more prepared ahead of a disaster and saving the city substantial amounts of money, adopting the plan also enables the city to qualify for pre- and post-disaster grant funding from the federal government and state.
—Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2025
The number of small businesses in San Diego County declined by 26.4 percent from January to April 2020, Nguyen said, citing regional and state data.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2025
Verb
The State Department responded via email, on March 18, stating that the U.S. Government had authorized the continuation of funding to the scholarships until June 30 but did not clarify if the funding would continue beyond June.
—Ruchi Kumar, NPR, 8 Apr. 2025
In late February, the vice-provost for research stated that U.W. could no longer distribute grant money in advance.
—E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for state
Noun
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Speaking to reporters from the Rose Garden, Trump argued that for too long, American citizens have been sidelined while other nations profited at the country's expense.—
Khaleda Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
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Still, economists are forecasting that the tariffs will cause inflation to reignite, while also prompting some trade partners to retaliate with higher tariffs on American imports to their nations.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2025
Noun
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They can be done with respect for human dignity and with respect for the law — and they're not being done that way now.—
Tonya Mosley,
NPR,
2 Apr. 2025
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The effort was framed as a check on the destruction and loss of civilian life in Gaza—an issue that evokes deep concern for many, including Jews, who overwhelmingly stand for justice and human dignity.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2025
Verb
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White House officials said the calculations came from the Council of Economic Advisers.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Apr. 2025
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The United Nations said on Wednesday that people in Mandalay city, one of the worst affected areas, are completely cut off from electricity and running water.—
Eve Brennan,
CNN Money,
3 Apr. 2025
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They have also been prohibited from uttering religious, political, or personal statements without the FIA's consent.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
20 Mar. 2025
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Those were the first words uttered on this Fox 2005 series that then proceeded to immediately exploit those bonds in what could arguably be described as the network’s true moral nadir.—
Kristen Baldwin,
EW.com,
20 Mar. 2025
Verb
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That #4 servant automaton is Kelex, Superman's main assistant from comic books, here voiced by Alan Tudyk.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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The Illinois residents who want to separate from Illinois share some of the complaints voiced by Mainers in the 19th century.—
Made by History,
Time,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Both cases have made the coastal labels a competitive spot for country talent.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Apr. 2025
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More recent polling from Pew shows a country with negative but not-very-strong feelings about the ban.—
Kaitlyn Tiffany,
The Atlantic,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In the last year, the United States’ billionaires gained a total of $1.1 trillion in wealth and welcomed 89 people into their ranks.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
7 Apr. 2025
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The Panthers have not had a player taken in the draft since 2020 and have had only four winning seasons since joining the FBS ranks in 2004.—
Manny Navarro,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Internal Anger Anger is an unpleasant emotion that is often considered not socially acceptable to express.—
Wendy Wisner,
Health,
30 Mar. 2025
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One such problem is a too-common vocal style that is expressed in guttural growls, making lyrics difficult to decipher — at least for me.—
Mikal Gilmore,
Rolling Stone,
30 Mar. 2025
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“State.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/state. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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