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

According to The New York Times, Meta and other tech companies, including YouTube, TikTok, and Snap, have thousands of cases open across multiple states that allege the platforms are addictive for children. — Elizabeth Gulino, Allure, 2 Sep. 2026 But if the stay is lifted or overturned, USPS would require states to submit lists of mail ballot recipients and get approval for envelope and ballot designs with individualized barcodes. — Peter Weber, TheWeek, 2 Sep. 2026 His injuries also included a strained AC joint in his shoulder and abrasions on his face, the affidavit states. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Sep. 2026 According to its website, Millennia owns and operates more than 100 apartment communities across 20 states. — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2026 The administration has pressured states to run their voter rolls through an error-prone database to find noncitizen voters and even threatened to prosecute election officials for knowingly allowing noncitizens to cast ballots. — Caleb Groves, AJC.com, 2 Sep. 2026 Several of the entities that never paid the tax are based in other states and the planes made frequent trips to and from California, according to data from JetSpy. — Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026 Idaho is one of the happiest states in the nation, two new studies found. — Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 2 Sep. 2026 Dutch Bros, known for its coffee, drive or walk-up service and workers called broistas, is continuing its expansion in September, this time in four states. — Saleen Martin, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026

Verb

Maintaining voter lists is the responsibility of states, not the federal government, as the Constitution dictates that states control elections. — Jude Joffe-Block, NPR, 3 Sep. 2026 Velchik told Talwani that the federal government is offering states the choice to opt into the system. — Nicholas Riccardi, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026 Steppach at the time denied doing anything more than making inappropriate jokes in the girls’ presence, the report states. — Grant Lancaster, Arkansas Online, 3 Sep. 2026 The complaint states Mayday Executive Director Leo Raisner acknowledged targeting the fair because of its large crowd. — Lillian Metzmeier, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Sep. 2026 In addition, the document states that no operations were performed for either his coronary artery disease, kidney cancer or history of stroke. — Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026 Confirm the quotation states one graft range and one named surgical technique. — Malana Vantyler, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2026 Under the new deals, the nine companies agreed to provide discounts on outpatient drugs to every state Medicaid program so that prices states pay align with what companies charge in foreign countries. — Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026 The judge found that the three did, in fact, violate the charter, which states that council members may not interfere with appointments or removals in the city manager’s office, or give orders to the city manager’s subordinates. — Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for states

Noun

Over the course of Exile, TV Rain’s studios as well as its various employees will be forced to move countries multiple times, everybody’s life and career atomized across the globe.

— Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026
Another common argument is that single-payer systems are inherently inefficient, as evidenced ostensibly by long waits for treatment suffered by patients in single-payer countries such as Canada.

— Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of countries

Verb

Bauza also voices both of the leads, Daffy Duck and Porky Pig, in the last Looney Tunes feature, The Day the Earth Blew Up.

— James Grebey, Vulture, 25 Aug. 2026
Groff voices Kristoff, the endearing, odd ice miner who emerges as a surprising love interest for Anna in the first film.

— Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of voices

Noun

Officials in nations that have traditionally had strong economic links with Iran have not heard much from the US this week.

— Yash Roy, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026
Trump has made no secret of his intent to halt the advancing influence by both adversary nations into not only Venezuela, but throughout the Western hemisphere.

— David Blackmon, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of nations

Verb

Linney’s Guardian tries to draw out some resentment from her new candidate, but John expresses (or feigns) sympathy for Hal, who was betrayed by his father figure Sinestro, an experience John likens to his own complicated upbringing.

— Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 31 Aug. 2026
Psalm 23, Biblical poem in the book of Psalms in the Hebrew Bible that expresses trust and confidence in God and his care.

— Frannie Comstock, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of expresses

Verb

In Japanese, the hero utters the name of the series to a villain in a parting one liner.

— Gene Park, Washington Post, 23 Aug. 2026
At the film’s end, Abbie Cornish as Fanny hears secondhand about Keats’s death and utters a cry that is almost too much to bear — a cry that feels too real.

— Sarah Chihaya, Vulture, 16 July 2026

Definition of utters

Verb

The delicate shape still nods to classic ballet flats, but the slight heel gives everything a little more polish, making the pairing feel less Sunday lunch with your nan and more Copenhagen Fashion Week.

— Georgia Brown, Glamour, 29 Aug. 2026
The deal gives the United States 55% effective output of the new private company, including an ownership stake and rights to buy oil at cost.

— Collin Binkley, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026