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adjective

Definition of statednext
1
as in declared

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as in said

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verb

past tense of state
1
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
Adjective
Most concerning, Lipsitch and Cody mischaracterized the stated conclusion of our Lancet study, which was that NPIs were effective. — Thomas J. Bollyky, STAT, 31 July 2026 The stated purpose of the order—to stop immigrants from taking jobs from Americans—is clearly not a concern in rural counties that have no obstetric care at all. — Keith Humphreys, The Atlantic, 29 July 2026
Verb
Both are ineligible to compete in the WNBA, as stated in current CBA rules and confirmed by the league to The Athletic. — Annie Costabile, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026 These programs support veterans, young people, families experiencing food insecurity, education, healthcare, and other important community needs, the news release stated. — Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for stated
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stated
  1. specified
  2. said
  3. expressed
  4. told
  5. voiced
  6. specific
  7. uttered
  8. gave
Adjective
  • However, many repairs will fall within the specified coverage ranges.
    — Alora Bopray, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Brighton offer free travel on public transport within a specified area on match days.
    — Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of specified
Adjective
  • Instead, Andrea struck up a surprising romance with Garrett (Riley Green), which was met with mixed reviews from said fans.
    — Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
  • The models specifically reproduced how said particles would interact with the expanding shell of material shrugged off by the supernova's dying progenitor star.
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 25 May 2026
Definition of said
Verb
  • Executives expressed interest in the opportunity but there was also a measure of caution given their past experience in the country.
    — Aamer Madhani, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Her team expressed appreciation for the support and is open to continuing the conversation, according to a joint announcement from the governor and the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority.
    — Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of expressed
Verb
  • The catalog spans genres such as fantasy, family drama, romance and billionaire romance, told in episodes running 60-90 seconds.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Roughly half of Stars and Stripes' $29 million annual budget comes from taxpayers, a person familiar with the newspaper's operations told CBS News last week.
    — Joe Walsh, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of told
Verb
  • The New Hampshire native also voiced speedster Vanellope in Wreck-It Ralph (2012) and its 2018 sequel Ralph Breaks the Internet and regularly voices characters on Bob’s Burgers.
    — Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Concerns were voiced by military leaders before Hegseth largely eliminated the operation.
    — Megan Rose, ProPublica, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of voiced
Adjective
  • The Vikings will use him on special teams and as a game-plan-specific blitzer.
    — Alec Lewis, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Lives built around specific products, even at a few thousand followers, are becoming a viable path to affiliate income.
    — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of specific
Verb
  • In the wake of the Covid pandemic, countless pieties were uttered about disease control.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 28 Aug. 2026
  • While being escorted out of the synagogue by security, Montes allegedly struck a 63-year-old woman who was attending the services, cutting her lip and bruising her arm, and headbutted a security guard and uttered a racial slur, according to police.
    — Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of uttered
Verb
  • Rocket Lab was supposed to have a satellite on standby to go up and inspect True Anomaly’s spacecraft, ready to launch on short notice once military officials gave the order.
    — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 26 June 2026
  • Additionally, prosecutors allege Rincker gave Alvarez a 12-gauge pump action shotgun, Jamioles said.
    — Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 23 June 2026
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“Stated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stated. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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