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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
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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The United States will start charging those nations, which include the European Union, China, South Korea, Vietnam and others, roughly half of what those nations’ levy on this country’s goods.—
David Lightman,
Sacbee.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Financial markets declined markedly Wednesday after Donald Trump unveiled steeper-than-expected retaliatory tariffs on goods imported to the U.S. from other nations.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
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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Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said Schimel’s loss was a referendum on Musk.—
Will Steakin,
ABC News,
3 Apr. 2025
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The rebel group said the convoy had reported its route to the military, which a junta spokesman disputed to state-run MRTV.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
3 Apr. 2025
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While those three letters are not going anywhere — Eddie Howe uttered them three times at his pre-Leicester City press conference on Friday — there is another buzzword that fans will hear repeatedly over the next few months.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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The harm starts when he is emboldened to utter such nonsense.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2025
Verb
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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
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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
Noun
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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
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The immense scale of the disaster has piled a fresh crisis on the impoverished Southeast Asian country, where almost 20 million people were already in need of humanitarian assistance after four years of civil war.—
Ross Adkin,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2025
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Eventually, Christ the King Catholic Church asked the family to leave its ranks.—
Tony Holt,
Arkansas Online,
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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After catching wind of Rock’s new love interest, Saffold took to social media to weigh in on the pairing, beginning her comments with what some took as a hint of shade before appearing to express her approval of Rock dating Newton.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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The views expressed in this article are the writer's own.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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“State.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/state. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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