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as in declared
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as in said
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as in expressed
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 told
to express (a thought or emotion) in words
"I believe this theory is wrong," she stated
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as in voiced
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 stated
Davis Winkie, USA Today, 8 May 2025
The fund was created in 2023 to incentivize the building of new gas plants, with a stated aim of shoring up the grid by bringing on flexible power generation that could be turned on and off as needed.
—Saul Elbein, The Hill, 24 Apr. 2025
Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
In an essay published in The Wall Street Journal, the two business leaders stated their desire to slash costs through executive orders rather than legislative action.
—Doug Criscitello, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
The program was explicitly peaceful in its stated intent, and India agreed to safeguards meant to prevent the reactors and their fuel from being used for weapons.
—Davis Winkie, USA Today, 8 May 2025
The fund was created in 2023 to incentivize the building of new gas plants, with a stated aim of shoring up the grid by bringing on flexible power generation that could be turned on and off as needed.
—Saul Elbein, The Hill, 24 Apr. 2025
Verb
When Newsweek reached out to Vito's Pizza for comment, an employee stated that the boss was unavailable.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
In an essay published in The Wall Street Journal, the two business leaders stated their desire to slash costs through executive orders rather than legislative action.
—Doug Criscitello, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stated
Adjective
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If nothing else, two genuinely astonishing action set pieces (one, a very extended car chase, the other, an incredible shipwreck deep-dive) and an eye-popping trip straight into said pyramids are worth the price of admission.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
22 May 2025
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And upon the production by the said party of other and further evidence if necessary, either oral or by affidavit, in addition to what is contained in the said record of the identity of the person escaping, he or she shall be delivered up to the claimant.—
Liz Tracey,
JSTOR Daily,
19 May 2025
Verb
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In fact, three experts told Newsweek that 2025 will look much the same as 2024 in terms of COVID-19 risk.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
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As a defensive end going to a Power 4 school, I’ve been told $60,000 to $80,000 a semester.—
Manny Navarro,
The Athletic,
3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Several cast members returned, including co-writer and co-director Chris Sanders, who created and voiced Stitch.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
24 May 2025
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There was no voiced opposition, though a representative for the Association of Independent Commercial Producers did amend its support, contingent on the addition of commercials as eligible projects.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
22 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Though the matter was not clearly articulated as such, Scott seemed to be making the distinction that Wallis’ dismissal was not a matter of discipline for any sort of alleged wrongdoing, but rather a decision not to renew a contract that would have lapsed in May if not explicitly extended.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Mar. 2025
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Lucy Bridge, head makeup artist, articulated this with diaphanous complexions set with retro but glamorous details to create a dual set of code-breaking beauty statements on the runway.—
Marie Bladt,
Vogue,
6 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Well, that’s just not a common word uttered by the holidayers dressed in designer kaftans.—
Lindsay Cohn,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Dec. 2024
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Not a word of condemnation has been uttered by the Western mainstream media, none whatsoever.—
Benedict Cosgrove,
Newsweek,
20 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The company also gave full-year guidance that topped expectations.—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2025
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Huang gave Bibb a white T-shirt and some twine and showed her how to tie the fabric into a sausage shape.—
Michael Schulman,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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One bitter irony of the faux-Ghibli meme is that Miyazaki is an avowed hater of A.I. technology.—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
2 Apr. 2025
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An avowed foodie, Favreau learned some impressive knife skills for the role.—
Eliana Dockterman,
TIME,
21 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Staff from New Hampshire Public Radio talked to everyone, from roadtrippers to small business owners, state park workers, and local university students.—
Natalie Escobar,
NPR,
24 Dec. 2024
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As part of his teaching, the court heard that Westwood talked to one teenager, who was raped, about a masturbation scene from Bridgerton.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
11 Dec. 2024
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“Stated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stated. Accessed 31 May. 2025.
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