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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
His parents also spoke during the sentencing and in their statements expressed the pain of losing their son and anger with the Idaho Department of Correction for housing their him with James Johnson.
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Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 5 Apr. 2025
Dylan Grant, 24, was competing in an Xtreme Bulls event at the Wharton County Youth Fair in Wharton, Texas, on Thursday when he was bucked off by a bull and then stepped on by the animal in the second round, the PRCA said in a statement on Friday.
—Megan Forrester, ABC News, 4 Apr. 2025
In recent weeks, the Trump administration put European leaders on their heels with sudden policy reversals and unpredictable statements on Ukraine, NATO, and the US government's long-term backstopping of European security.
—Ars Technica, 23 Mar. 2025
The Vatican's broadcaster also read in English a statement from the pontiff issued by the Holy See Press Office.
—Danielle Wallace, Fox News, 23 Mar. 2025
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Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 5 Apr. 2025
Dylan Grant, 24, was competing in an Xtreme Bulls event at the Wharton County Youth Fair in Wharton, Texas, on Thursday when he was bucked off by a bull and then stepped on by the animal in the second round, the PRCA said in a statement on Friday.
—Megan Forrester, ABC News, 4 Apr. 2025
In recent weeks, the Trump administration put European leaders on their heels with sudden policy reversals and unpredictable statements on Ukraine, NATO, and the US government's long-term backstopping of European security.
—Ars Technica, 23 Mar. 2025
The Vatican's broadcaster also read in English a statement from the pontiff issued by the Holy See Press Office.
—Danielle Wallace, Fox News, 23 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for statement
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In order to approve legislation using the reconciliation maneuver, lawmakers must first approve a budget resolution and direct committees to craft bills reconciling spending with the new budget goals.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2025
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They’re represent livelihoods in communities across the country – many of them in Congressional districts represented by Republicans, which have received an astounding 85% of IRA investments tied to the bill.—
Margo T. Oge,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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North also took an interest in voice acting, nabbing roles in the animated shows Arabian Knights, Here Comes the Grump, The Pebbles and Bam-Bam Show and The Flintstones Comedy Hour.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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Trump no longer feels compelled to pay much attention to the Washington establishment voices that constrained some of his instincts during his first term.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
6 Apr. 2025
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Unfortunately, the question of how much worth is placed on an Israeli life versus a Palestinian one is answered mostly in words, and thus, in too direct (and perhaps too didactic) a fashion, when so much of the movie’s drama could have grounded it emotionally.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2025
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So Far The word takes on a whole other meaning, however, once Violet enters the swank joint.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
10 Apr. 2025
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As of reporting, the announcement hasn’t made its way to any other official Nintendo social media account or its YouTube channel.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
28 Mar. 2025
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The deadline to submit expenses for some flexible spending accounts is quickly approaching.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2025
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Better yet, the latest iterations do so quickly and gently, thanks to innovative ingredients and clever formulations.—
Deanna Pai,
Vogue,
10 Apr. 2025
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Brands like Lululemon, Olaplex, Charlotte Tilbury Beauty and more have sought to clap-back at dupes by attempting to prove that their products formulations and efficacy never truly be replicated.—
Emma Sandler,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Back in 2018, Hilaria discussed overcoming her struggles with body confidence, sharing an unedited bikini photo of herself on Instagram along with a message of celebrating all body types and empowering women to embrace their true selves.—
Vanessa Etienne,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Try this: Send a congratulatory message to a colleague who recently achieved something significant.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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Brenda Ruth Deutsch, 70, was arrested earlier this week on three felony counts of child abuse, neglect and child endangerment after a child reported to be missing was later found in Texas, according to court documents obtained by Fox News Digital.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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The witness told investigators that Griffin swerved to cut off Francis, court documents read, at which point Francis pulled up beside the of the green Sierra and allegedly fired four to five shots into the truck through the front window on the drivers’ side.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
10 Apr. 2025
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Inaba’s portrait of the human-feline relationship is reverential, an expression of devotion in its attention to detail.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2025
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One popular—but highly disputed—story claims Winston Churchill was particularly impressed by a high-proof expression called Dvin, which Stalin supposedly gave him at 1944’s Yalta Conference.—
David Thomas Tao,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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“Statement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/statement. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.
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