Definitions

states

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

STRONGEST

community federation land nation territory union

STRONG

commonwealth republic sovereignty

WEAK

body politic

VERB

declare, assert

Synonyms

STRONGEST

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

STRONGEST

be quiet confuse listen misrepresent refrain take withhold

STRONG

conceal hide mumble suppress

WEAK

ask question

Example Sentences

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Pistachio trees account for more than 22% of tree nut bearing acres in California — only beaten by the state’s $5.66 billion almond industry.

From Salon • May 6, 2026

Acton had a highly visible role as the state's public health director during the height of the crisis.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

The nonpartisan Bureau of Governmental Research argued that the analysis failed to account for the greater complexity of cases in the state’s biggest city.

From Slate • May 5, 2026

The Department of Insurance announced Monday it filed an administrative action against the state’s largest home insurer after an investigation into 220 sample claims found 398 violations of state law in about half of them.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

“Iowa is not ready for a nuclear attack,” announced the state’s civil defense director.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin