STATES Synonyms: 157 Similar and Opposite Words

states 1 of 2

noun

plural of state

as in countries

a body of people composed of one or more nationalities usually with its own territory and government the British monarch is the head of state, while the prime minister is the head of the government

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states

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verb

present tense third-person singular of state

as in says

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 tells

to express (a thought or emotion) in words "I believe this theory is wrong," she stated

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as in voices

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 states

Noun

The checks, packaged with letters touting his record, have been sent to 1 million Americans in 30 states, according to the White House. — Amy L. Wong, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026 Executive housing projects include high-end, upscale property designed for comfort, quality and convenience that often feature large layouts, premium finishes and high-end amenities, the program states. — Marc Hayot, Arkansas Online, 27 Oct. 2026 Democrats are gaining traction in red states and increasingly rebuilding a national brand shredded after the 2024 election, but there’s more ground to regain voters’ trust. — Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 27 Oct. 2026 The Justice Department expects to send about 1,000 monitors in its largest-ever effort, while the Republican National Committee is recruiting poll watchers and workers across competitive states. — Steve Peoples, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2026 As of last month, 16 states had formally weighed such moratoriums according to bills tracked by the National Conference of State Legislatures. — Ashley Capoot,jordan Novet,annie Palmer,lora Kolodny,kai Nicol-Schwarz,caleigh Keating, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2026 So that was $50 billion that will go out to the states and California. — Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 26 Oct. 2026 The bill requires states to consider adopting a policy that data centers pay for the upgrades necessary to meet their high electricity needs. — Barbara A. Trish, The Conversation, 26 Oct. 2026 Page isn’t the only tech billionaire to trade the West Coast for Miami as states move to tax the rich. — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026

Verb

While the league rulebook states what should happen during the anthem, the protocols were suspended years ago. — ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026 The criminal complaint states Israel, of Bloomington, was between 17 and 18 weeks pregnant at the time. — Wcco Staff, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026 The central bank is unlikely to step in unless countries comply with its excess deficit procedure, which states that the general government budget deficit must not exceed 3% of GDP. — Jenni Reid, CNBC, 19 Oct. 2026 The federal indictment states the planes were traveling away from Cuba when they were destroyed and that the Cuban military gave their occupants no warning. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026 The act states that secession negotiations can begin only after a referendum question and its result meet standards of clarity. — Sheena Rossiter, NPR, 19 Oct. 2026 The deputies found no warrants or weapons and did not issue citations for the minor violations, the suit states. — Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 19 Oct. 2026 An article in the New York Times states that the fair and its accompanying events draw some 80,000 attendees and bring $60 million into the city every year. — News Desk, Artforum, 19 Oct. 2026 Our board of directors states that owners are responsible for repairing their non-working electronic component in their unit. — Howard Dakoff, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for states

Noun

An ocean bordered by dozens of countries would be far harder to rename than a gulf or a lake.

— Bilin Lin, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
With more than 50 years of experience in subsea robotics, ISE has delivered over 250 underwater vehicles to customers in more than 20 countries worldwide, according to a press release.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of countries

Verb

That the first foreign policy message after the victory went to Moscow, and through a Russian state outlet, says a good deal about where the new government’s instincts lie.

— Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 27 Oct. 2026
Because food can be scarce there and people fear theft, individuals will store rice in their dirt-floor homes, Wagner says, allowing close contact with the rats that infest the island.

— Faye Flam, Scientific American, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of says

Verb

Abbi Jacobson voices Sarah, and Julia Louis-Dreyfus plays her mom and is among the producers with Seth Rogen and Lauren Miller Rogen.

— Clayton Davis, Variety, 22 Oct. 2026
Nina Sosanya voices the local veterinarian, who discovers strange objects inside her animal patients and suspects Bigfoot is on the loose, while Bitzer sets out to find his missing master.

— Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of voices

Noun

Into the bedrock Ever since the first nuclear plants emerged in the 1950s, nations have struggled to manage dangerous radioactive byproducts.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026
Lula also raised Brazil’s profile abroad, deepening ties with developing nations while maintaining relationships with the US and Europe, and helped found the BRICS group with China, Russia, India and South Africa.

— Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of nations

Verb

Rao wrote and co-produced the comedy, and nobody in it utters a line.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 Oct. 2026
Over the course of Decay, Godflesh‘s 10th and supposedly penultimate album, frontman Justin Broadrick utters less than 150 words total in just 42 minutes.

— Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of utters

Verb

The collagen-rich mixture gives the noodles their slippery texture, which Orlando complements with smoked chili, sunflower-seed miso, and fermented chili cream.

— Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Oct. 2026
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