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states

NOUN

condition or mode of being

Synonyms

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case

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accompaniment attitude capacity category chances character circumstance circumstances contingency element environment essential estate event eventuality fix footing form humor imperative juncture limitation mood nature occasion occurrence outlook pass phase plight position posture predicament prerequisite proviso reputation requirement shape situation spirits stand standing station status stipulation time welfare

WEAK

frame of mind state of affairs

Antonyms

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good fortune

NOUN

dignity, grandeur

Synonyms

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cachet ceremony consequence display glory majesty pomp position prestige rank splendor standing stature status style

Antonyms

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dullness insignificance unimportance

NOUN

government, country

Synonyms

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community federation land nation territory union

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commonwealth republic sovereignty

WEAK

body politic

VERB

declare, assert

Synonyms

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affirm articulate describe explain expound express give present put say set forth speak specify tell voice

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air asseverate aver deliver elucidate enounce enumerate enunciate interpret narrate pitch pronounce propound recite recount rehearse relate report spiel utter vent ventilate

WEAK

bring out chime in come out with give blow-by-blow give rundown throw out

Antonyms

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be quiet confuse listen misrepresent refrain take withhold

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conceal hide mumble suppress

WEAK

ask question

Example Sentences

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The government's move caps a months-long probe into Coupang, which is incorporated in the United States.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

After all, it is not as though one of his referees was refused entry to the United States.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

The tournament then heads north Friday, with Canada facing Bosnia-Herzegovina in Toronto before the United States opens Group D play against Paraguay at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

United States to finish third and Australia fourth.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Still, Maggie managed to keep her promise … until she heard from the First Lady of the United States.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock