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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
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Criminalization does not achieve its stated goal of protecting women.
—Sarah Lustbader, The New Yorker, 9 Mar. 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
That number may be an inflated estimate of DOGE's overall cuts, and doling out checks would undercut its stated goal of reducing the government deficit.
—arkansasonline.com, 11 Mar. 2025
Criminalization does not achieve its stated goal of protecting women.
—Sarah Lustbader, The New Yorker, 9 Mar. 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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Generally, in order to meet said requirements, applicants must present a primary document, which includes: a valid U.S. passport, U.S. birth certificate, U.S. Consular Report of Birth Abroad, American Indian card, or Permanent resident card.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
3 Apr. 2025
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Billionaire cosmopolitans who want to hire immigrants don’t mix easily with vehemently nativist populists who want to ratchet up taxes on said billionaires.—
Ali Breland,
The Atlantic,
1 Apr. 2025
Verb
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In the year ahead, China will expand issuance of ultra-long bonds and ramp up efforts to boost consumption, senior officials from China’s National Development and Reform Commission told reporters Friday.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
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 original cast members are returning, including co-writer and co-director Chris Sanders, who created and voiced Stitch.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
27 Nov. 2024
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The 49-year-old voiced hope that, rather than being sold, the medals might find their way back to their rightful owner.—
Isaac Yee and Kathleen Magramo,
CNN,
11 Sep. 2024
Verb
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Here, the goal isn't to predict the future accurately because that is an erroneous ambition—as articulated by Nassim Taleb's Black Swan theory, which argues that the most impactful events are hardly ever predictable.—
Dr. Marcus Collins,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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Mexican modernism defines the design ethos of the property, which is articulated through its use of natural and handmade elements, cactus gardens, earth tones, and open-air social spaces.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
26 Dec. 2024
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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So many of Italy’s traditional food festivals began not long after, when the emergence of culinary tourism and growing appreciation for local food traditions gave rise to new annual celebrations.—
John Last,
Smithsonian Magazine,
11 Dec. 2024
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The combination of her influence, teenage rebellion and the blueprints left by his favorite artists gave him a confidence that became foundational.—
Rembert Browne,
Billboard,
11 Dec. 2024
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 15 Apr. 2025.
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