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plural of state.
present tense form of state (3rd person singular).

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Definitions

states

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condition or mode of being n.
dignity, grandeur n.
government, country n.
declare, assert v.

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

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community federation land nation territory union

STRONG

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

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

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be quiet confuse listen misrepresent refrain take withhold

STRONG

conceal hide mumble suppress

WEAK

ask question

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Those benefits have prompted states across the country to offer incentives for more battery storage.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026

That swell will coincide with astronomical high tides in the late morning hours of Monday and Tuesday, which will probably reach around 7 feet, the forecast states.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 28, 2026

Jane Doe suffered "severe emotional and psychological distress and personal physical injury" due to the incident and the university's handling, the suit states, adding that news of the incident quickly circulated through the school.

From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026

The US Department of Homeland Security said Saturday it was on standby to send emergency management officials to assist states, if needed.

From Barron's ● Sep. 27, 2026

All the rest areas in three states became as familiar as my home.

From This Side of Wild by Gary Paulsen