saying

[sey-ing] / ˈseɪ ɪŋ /

NOUN

maxim, proverb

Synonyms

STRONGEST

saw statement

STRONG

adage aphorism apophthegm axiom byword dictum epigram motto precept truism

Example Sentences

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Patel was described by another source as “not very good” as director, saying he “lacks the requisite experience” and “may be insecure.”

From Salon

Cursor Chief Executive Michael Truell, 25 years old, dismissed such concerns, saying it is a problem for another day.

From The Wall Street Journal

"I think what you're saying is the facts slightly changed to fit the decision," he was asked by one MP.

From BBC

But the BMA turned that down, saying any deal needed to involve an increase in pay.

From BBC

Gunvor disputed that claim, saying it was “fundamentally misinformed and false.”

From The Wall Street Journal