Thesaurus results for STATEMENT

statement

noun

ˈstāt-mənt

Definition of statement

as in bill

a record of goods sold or services performed together with the costs due received a statement from the plumber in the mail

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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 Beer Money Entertainment said in its Facebook statement that a future drag brunch would take place at another location. — Evan Moore august 31, Charlotte Observer, 31 Aug. 2026 Jacobs’ attorneys released a statement underscoring that the NFL is reviewing his case. — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026 Rabbi Joshua Davidson of Congregation Emanu-El, a Reform synagogue in New York, likewise said he was convinced by Galliano’s statements of remorse and his efforts to educate himself about Judaism and the Holocaust. — Andrew Silow-Carroll, Sun Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2026 Nearly 300 members of the media, including one Times reporter, will have high-level access to policymakers throughout the event, a Treasury spokesperson said in a statement. — Garrett Downs, CNBC, 30 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for statement

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Noun

Elevating a home can take several months, and while this project would foot the entire bill for elevation, the pot of cash does not cover the costs of finding another place to live during construction.

— Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026
But your first goal is to make sure that one unexpected bill doesn't trigger a debt spiral — even $25 per pay period is a start.

— Dan Avery, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of bill

Noun

Unwilling to expose himself in this moment, Paul Baker juggles both of his competing personas, continuing the bro-y shouting but with a new panic in his voice and in Jack Innanen’s expressions.

— Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
The studio has released seven titles that have won 10 Emmy Awards and two Annie Awards, with voice talent including Glenn Close, Jennifer Hudson, Ethan Hawke, John Legend, Lupita Nyong’o, Daisy Ridley and Oprah Winfrey.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of voice

Noun

Presidents across party lines celebrated Dolly Parton on Tuesday following her death, speaking to the country icon’s ability to transcend politics through her work that often spoke louder than words.

— Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 26 Aug. 2026
The advance word on his performance here has been very strong.

— Joe Reid, Vulture, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of word

Noun

Modern interpreters have read his 10 heads as signifying his vast knowledge of 10 sacred texts, or alternately his 10 ethical failings, but the Ramayana account describes him as 10-headed from birth.

— Charles Preston, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026
Prosecutors are seeking forfeiture of more than $50 million in cash seized from various accounts related to Ahmed, as well as two Rolls-Royces, a Lamborghini, a Mercedes and three luxury properties in Houston.

— Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of account

Noun

At the center is a softer formulation of the supercritical foam, surrounded by a more firm perimeter to create a plate-like effect along with support and durability.

— Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026
That mix of results and sensitivity-friendly formulation is a signature of the K beauty category as a whole.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of formulation

Noun

Without a clear message from Warsh, investors began to doubt the Fed’s inflation-fighting resolve.

— Brian Cheung, NBC news, 28 Aug. 2026
And will teenagers simply migrate to other platforms outside the settlement’s reach, or into the direct messages the agreement itself exempts?

— Carolina Rossini, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of message

Noun

Additionally, the minutes featured a notable new expression regarding the impact of artificial intelligence.

— , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
Unwilling to expose himself in this moment, Paul Baker juggles both of his competing personas, continuing the bro-y shouting but with a new panic in his voice and in Jack Innanen’s expressions.

— Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026

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