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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

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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

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

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conceal hide mumble suppress

WEAK

ask question

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This week government agencies linked Taylor shredded iceberg lettuce—served at Taco Bell locations—to cyclosporiasis illnesses infecting thousands of people in five states.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 18, 2026

The prophecy states that they’ll acquire the powers of “Break” – to dismantle or undo something – and “Seal” to contain, reconstruct or suppress something.

From Salon ● Jul. 18, 2026

Other times - as was the case for Figures' district - courts intervene when states are accused of breaking the law.

From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2026

The agency advised people not to eat shredded iceberg lettuce from those five states.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 18, 2026

Most African Americans who fought in the Revolution and won their freedom by enlisting were from Northern states.

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