states

NOUN

condition or mode of being

Synonyms

STRONGEST

case

STRONG

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

STRONG

good fortune

NOUN

dignity, grandeur

Synonyms

STRONG

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

Antonyms

STRONG

dullness insignificance unimportance

NOUN

government, country

Synonyms

STRONGEST

community federation land nation territory union

STRONG

commonwealth republic sovereignty

WEAK

body politic

VERB

declare, assert

Synonyms

STRONGEST

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

STRONG

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

STRONGEST

be quiet confuse listen misrepresent refrain take withhold

STRONG

conceal hide mumble suppress

WEAK

ask question

Example Sentences

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But the statute on removing an officer states: “The president may remove the name of any officer from a promotion list at any time before the date on which the officer is promoted.”

From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026

Trump said the money would be used to keep more than a dozen coal plants in ten states and 42 mines open, as well as to build two new coal plants and an export terminal.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

Attorneys are able to take cases in states where they’re not licensed, but must partner with local counsel or get permission from the court.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

For now, Walmart will expand from a current test of Subway delivery in six states to all 1,400 Walmart Subway locations by midsummer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

There are now twelve slave states and twelve free states.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis