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statement

[steyt-muhnt] / ˈsteɪt mənt /
NOUN
declaration, assertion
Synonyms
STRONGEST
account affidavit allegation announcement assurance charge comment description explanation presentation proclamation remark report testimony word
STRONG
ABCs acknowledgment affirmation articulation aside asseveration averment avowal communication dictum ejaculation make manifesto mention narrative observation picture presentment profession protestation recital recitation relation rundown utterance ventilation verbalization vocalization voice
WEAK
blow-by-blow communiqué
Antonyms
STRONGEST
quiet silence
WEAK
question request
NOUN
account of finances
Synonyms
STRONGEST
affidavit bill charge record report
STRONG
audit budget invoice reckoning score tab
Antonyms
WEAK
question request

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“Ahmad is deeply loved by his teammates, coaches, friends, family and fans,” the team’s statement said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

In a statement, CEO Abel Avellan said three satellites are set to be launched to orbit in mid-June, while more than 20 additional spacecraft are in production.

From MarketWatch • May 11, 2026

Iranian spokesmen laid out their counterproposal in a statement Monday morning.

From Slate • May 11, 2026

In a statement Ian McCollum's widow Kathryn and son Aaron paid tribute to a beloved husband and father.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

“The next race is about to begin, gentlemen,” Mr. Whitby guffawed, punctuating the statement with a jab of his cigar, in a flourish as enthusiastic as an orchestra conductor.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros

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