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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
Andrew Moseman, The Atlantic, 21 Oct. 2025
In the meantime, the words and actions of the administration have steered the Department of Homeland Security sharply away from its stated core values.
—Keith Wilson, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
Tevon Blair, Essence, 9 Jan. 2026
Tuesday’s agreement set out the legal framework for allowing British and French troops to operate in Ukraine, Starmer said, after the two countries had previously stated their willingness to deploy troops there.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 8 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for stated
Adjective
His stated goal is to keep Rivians updatable for seven to 10 years.
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Earlier this year, the Department stated that as 4 million borrowers are reaching the end of their delinquency stage, the number of borrowers in default could increase to almost 10,000 in just a few months.
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Adjective
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But with a trophy on the line and needing just two more wins to lift said silverware, its focus will now be squarely on this continental cup.—
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The music video — which features all three artists — shows the said breakup unfold as all parties end up in therapy.—
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The views expressed here are his own and do not necessarily reflect the official position of the Bowen School of Law or UALR.—
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Franchise quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, who was benched for the final games of the season, expressed openness to moving onto another team in search of a fresh start in season-ending interviews this week.—
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But law enforcement experts told CNN the dragging incident last summer could have affected his decision-making – though how such an experience impacts law enforcement varies from officer to officer.—
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Chew told jurors that neither the Cryptpad documents nor the prosecution’s surveillance videos shown during Baker’s opening could be considered evidence during opening statements.—
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The district has also voiced concerns about the school’s high chronic absentee and suspension rates, which each put the school in the red category of California’s school accountability system.—
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The opinions voiced in this material are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual.—
Adjective
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Details on the distribution process for the $500 checks are still being finalized, but Fernandez suggested that homeowners will need to request the funds by a specified deadline to receive their payment.—
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This offer is available exclusively to new users in eligible states who meet the specified age requirements.—
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Avid viewers of The Studio will appreciate the callback to a watershed episode this season when Ice Cube, as himself, uttered the same to a room filled with screaming fans, causing a fresh headache for Seth Rogen’s backlot boss Matt Remick.—
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The title of this episode is Chief Boden’s description of what's ahead, uttered as the 51 crew prepares to head inside to battle a blaze on the 20th floor of a skyscraper.—
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The new mom gave a baby update in December, sharing a photo of her baby bump in the mirror along with other snapshots.—
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Marshall Chiles, who founded the Laughing Skull Lounge in Midtown, gave The Atlanta Journal-Constitution an exclusive tour of the 6,000-square-foot space behind Dancing Goats Coffee Shop.—
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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.—
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An avowed foodie, Favreau learned some impressive knife skills for the role.—
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“Stated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stated. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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