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

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Definitions

states

NOUN

condition or mode of being

Synonyms

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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

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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

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

Example Sentences

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EU states must cease applying their own levies, a senior European official said.

From Barron's • Jun. 30, 2026

The Constitution lets states set the rules for conducting congressional elections, but gives Congress the power to override those rules.

From Slate • Jun. 29, 2026

In the 2024 general election, more than 750,000 ballots were mailed on time and arrived shortly after Election Day in states with grace periods.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 29, 2026

But it also lets stand similar policies in other states — including California, which counts ballots postmarked by and received within seven days of an election.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 29, 2026

Yes, there was slavery in New York—and all of the other original thirteen states, North and South.

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