Synonyms of state
- as in nation
- as in dignity
- as in to say
- as in to utter
- as in to voice
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Thesaurus Definition of state
(Entry 1 of 2)
Synonyms & Similar Words
- commonwealth
- sovereignty
- nation - state
- principality
- dictatorship
- city - state
- trust territory
- world power
- great power
- welfare state
- condominium
- client state
- superiority
- distinction
- preeminence
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- degradation
- subordination
- inferiority
- subordinateness
Thesaurus Definition of state (Entry 2 of 2)
- communicate
- put into words
- pipe up (with)
- give air to
- disseminate
Examples Sentences
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- Mathew Rodriguez, Them , 5 Nov. 2024
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- Melvin Backman, Quartz , 15 Nov. 2024
- Phil Helsel, NBC News , 15 Nov. 2024
- Andy Andersen, Vulture , 10 Nov. 2024
- Julia Prodis Sulek, The Mercury News , 3 Nov. 2024
- Todd Spangler, Variety , 19 Nov. 2024
- Dac Collins, Outdoor Life , 6 Nov. 2024
- Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News , 17 Nov. 2024
- Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter , 20 Nov. 2024
- Emily Peck, Axios , 19 Nov. 2024
- Nicholas Quah, Vulture , 8 Nov. 2024
- Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News , 8 Nov. 2024
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Cite this Entry
“State.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus , Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/state. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.
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