1
as in expressed
to convey in appropriate or telling terms
please state the vehicle's mechanical problem as clearly and briefly as possible
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
as in told
to express (a thought or emotion) in words
"I believe this theory is wrong," she stated
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
1
as in declared
Related Words
Dissimilar Words
2
as in said
Related Words
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of stated
Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 18 June 2025
As Moscow continued hammering civilian targets, contrary to Mr. Trump’s stated wishes, the U.S. president expressed some skepticism about Mr. Putin’s good faith.
—Anna Mulrine Grobe, Christian Science Monitor, 4 June 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
See All Example Sentences for stated
Verb
Adding a race in San Diego would accomplish NASCAR’s stated goal of returning to Southern California, a move likely to be popular in the garage and throughout the sport’s landscape.
—Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 18 June 2025
As Moscow continued hammering civilian targets, contrary to Mr. Trump’s stated wishes, the U.S. president expressed some skepticism about Mr. Putin’s good faith.
—Anna Mulrine Grobe, Christian Science Monitor, 4 June 2025
Adjective
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
See All Example Sentences for stated
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stated
Adjective
-
If said plan also involves posting deliberately misleading photos of their summer adventures together, well, who could blame them?—
Kaycee Sloan,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
-
The country’s decision, released Sunday night local time, follows Trump’s announcement that the U.S. is ending trade discussions because of said tax.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
30 June 2025
Verb
-
In August 1979, a Florida sheriff’s deputy told authorities that his wife fatally shot herself at their home south of Tampa.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC News,
3 Jan. 2025
-
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
Verb
-
On Tuesday evening in Spain, Vinicius was handed a two-match suspension which Ancelotti voiced his disapproval of the following afternoon when facing the media - despite the number 7 still being able to feature in the Super Cup.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
-
Unforgettably voiced by Brad Dourif, Chucky came at the end of the era of horror icons like Freddy, Jason, and Michael Myers, carving out his own loyal fandom, one that’s so strong that Chucky products, like a recent TV show are still being produced over three decades later.—
Brian Tallerico,
Vulture,
8 Jan. 2025
Verb
-
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
-
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
-
Well, that’s just not a common word uttered by the holidayers dressed in designer kaftans.—
Lindsay Cohn,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Dec. 2024
-
Not a word of condemnation has been uttered by the Western mainstream media, none whatsoever.—
Benedict Cosgrove,
Newsweek,
20 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
Plenty even gave me their own kitty stories too.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2025
-
The company also gave full-year guidance that topped expectations.—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2025
Adjective
-
In the nineteen-forties, Harlem twice elected a city councilman, Ben Davis, who was an avowed, card-carrying member of the Communist Party and ended up serving five years in prison under an anti-Communist law.—
Eric Lach,
New Yorker,
8 June 2025
-
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
Verb
-
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
-
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
Cite this Entry
“Stated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stated. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share