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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
Garon Nathaniel Killian, 20, of Lenoir, was being held in jail without bond, the Catawba County Sheriff's Office said in a statement.
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CBS News, 4 June 2025
Miami Fire Rescue responds In a statement, Miami Fire Rescue confirmed the arrest and said the department is aware of the incident involving a 15-year veteran firefighter.
—Mauricio Maldonado, Miami Herald, 4 June 2025
During her opening statement last month, prosecutor Emily A. Johnson described Jane as a single mother who began dating Combs in 2020, two years after Ventura left him.
—Conor Murray, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
Photos were taken when the reagent was used, according to the probable cause statement.
—Kate Linderman, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2025
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CBS News, 4 June 2025
Miami Fire Rescue responds In a statement, Miami Fire Rescue confirmed the arrest and said the department is aware of the incident involving a 15-year veteran firefighter.
—Mauricio Maldonado, Miami Herald, 4 June 2025
During her opening statement last month, prosecutor Emily A. Johnson described Jane as a single mother who began dating Combs in 2020, two years after Ventura left him.
—Conor Murray, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
Photos were taken when the reagent was used, according to the probable cause statement.
—Kate Linderman, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for statement
Noun
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The pre-check process requires proof of address, such as a utility bill, a credit card statement or a lease agreement, with any sensitive information such as account numbers obscured.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacbee.com,
1 June 2025
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As murder defendant Karen Read rounds the corner on the halfway point of her second trial, the crippling weight of unpaid legal bills could be alleviated by an unlikely source: online crowdfunding.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2025
Noun
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Of late, Arteta’s voice has tended to carry most authority on first-team transfers.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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The racial and gender makeup of these groups shows that not all bring representative voices to the legislature.—
Shanna Pearson-Merkowitz,
Baltimore Sun,
5 June 2025
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Jim didn’t mince his words when defending Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol’s ability to claw the coffee giant out of declining sales, operational issues and a negative perception of the brand.—
Paulina Likos,
CNBC,
29 May 2025
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The use of the words 'genocide' or 'acts of genocide' to describe what is happening in Gaza is no longer debated by international legal experts or human rights organizations.—
Neda Ulaby,
NPR,
29 May 2025
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In fact, a 2023 study found that merging finances by having a joint bank account can promote transparency, goal alignment and positively influence relationship quality in engaged and newlywed couples, highlighting the importance of functioning as a unit.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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Judging by her social media accounts, Brittany Mahomes seems to be on the go constantly.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
27 May 2025
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The collection includes six at-home foot care staples like bath salts, exfoliating scrubs, nourishing balms and dry oils, all made in Germany with vegan formulations and 100 percent natural origin ingredients.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
29 May 2025
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Rhode is dedicated to making products based in science and great formulation, simplifying many of the mysteries and complex narratives behind efficacious skincare.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
29 May 2025
Noun
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Verify the source of the post, message or advertisement.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
6 June 2025
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Determine the messengers for these groups and begin crafting key messages to support them.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Unless businesses convert these types of documents into machine-readable formats, unethical practices, like forging signatures on financial documents, will accelerate.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Kerik was among the guests feting Mr. Trump after his first appearance in federal court in Florida in a case related to his handling of classified documents, attending the former president's remarks at his Bedminster, New Jersey, club.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
30 May 2025
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However, what begins as simplification quickly becomes centralization, where one platform governs not only distribution but also expression.—
Jason Snyder,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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Evoking the concept of kingdoms while exploring diverse expressions of power, the pieces span empires, kingdoms, city-states, chiefdoms, and figures from divine rulers to heroic leaders.—
Essence,
Essence,
3 June 2025
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“Statement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/statement. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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