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as in voice
an act, process, or means of putting something into words
a careful statement of the legal case before the court
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as in word
something that is said
her statement was met with considerable skepticism
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Recent Examples of statement
Musk's xAI, the company that developed the chatbot, addressed the controversial remarks in a statement Wednesday.
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Anne Marie D. Lee, CBS News, 10 July 2025
Owner Cedd Moses cited ongoing impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2023 writers and actors strikes as well as rising labor and rent costs in a statement provided to The Los Angeles Times.
—James Powel, USA Today, 10 July 2025
Teri formerly worked at the Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District between 2017 and 2022, the district said in a statement.
—David Clarey, jsonline.com, 10 July 2025
Two of the artists who are on the bill for the upcoming birthday event shared comments in a statement.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 10 July 2025
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Anne Marie D. Lee, CBS News, 10 July 2025
Owner Cedd Moses cited ongoing impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2023 writers and actors strikes as well as rising labor and rent costs in a statement provided to The Los Angeles Times.
—James Powel, USA Today, 10 July 2025
Teri formerly worked at the Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District between 2017 and 2022, the district said in a statement.
—David Clarey, jsonline.com, 10 July 2025
Two of the artists who are on the bill for the upcoming birthday event shared comments in a statement.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for statement
Noun
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Soon after, a pharmacy owned by the bill’s sponsor began selling the drug.—
Sarah Cutler
July 7,
Idaho Statesman,
7 July 2025
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Directly affecting Tesla is the bill’s elimination of a $7,500 tax credit for the purchase or lease of a new electric vehicle, which was intended to make EVs more affordable for buyers and reduce carbon emissions.—
Pia Singh,
CNBC,
7 July 2025
Noun
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This smart plug has the power to turn any electronic into a smart device that can be controlled on your phone or through your voice via Alexa.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
11 July 2025
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But as the industry changed, YouTubers became influential and trusted voices.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
Noun
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Embrace Personal Accountability Being credible and responsible means keeping your word and following through on your promises in a timely manner.—
Cheri Rainey,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Describing Seabreeze Craft Chocolates’ limited edition Dubai Chocolate Sandwich Cookies in words is a humbling exercise.—
Roxana Popescu,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 July 2025
Noun
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Another $460 million would be cut from assistance to Europe, Eurasia, and Central Asia, an account created in the 1990s to help former Soviet states transition away from communism.—
The Editors,
National Review,
14 July 2025
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My lung capacity is now around 60 percent, which, by all accounts, should not have been possible.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 July 2025
Noun
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This is often prescribed alongside a mild steroid and hydroquinone in a formulation known as triple combination cream.8 Over-the-Counter Skin Lighteners Products with gentler active ingredients are available without a prescription.—
Kelly Burch Published,
Verywell Health,
6 July 2025
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And differences in dosing and formulation must be accounted for.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
3 July 2025
Noun
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The Florida Department of Law Enforcement, which is leading the racketeering investigation, and the Office of Statewide Prosecution did not respond to messages seeking information on Zhang’s whereabouts.—
Cristóbal Reyes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 July 2025
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The district did not immediately respond to a reporter's phone or email message seeking confirmation of Villalobos' employment status.—
Alec Johnson,
jsonline.com,
11 July 2025
Noun
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Android tablets are also more appropriate for storing documents, photos, and other files than smart TVs are.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
5 July 2025
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Our founding documents promised liberty and justice for all, not for some.—
Stacey Abrams,
Essence,
4 July 2025
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And all of it demonstrating how food exists as an evolving cultural expression of identity and community.—
Brad Japhe,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Taking inspiration from Rhys Vineyard’s sparkling wine program and its Perpetual Reserve multi-vintage bottling and using a name borrowed from Spain’s Sherry region, the team also released Solera I, a multi-vintage expression of the same varieties with base wine from several years back to 2017.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
8 July 2025
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“Statement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/statement. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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