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state

[steyt] / steɪt /
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
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

Example Sentences

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The maximum sentence for his charges is four years in state prison.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

“Bengal is a prized state for both their political project and their ideological project,” said Rahul Verma, a political analyst at the Centre for Policy Research, a New Delhi-based think tank.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

It also argued that countries like Norway have a different model, whereby the state is a direct investor in energy projects and takes on some of the risks involved, unlike Australia.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

Given the current state of AI and agents’ high-profile mess-ups, Palantir’s slop focus isn’t ungrounded in facts.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

“Why did you let him reach this state? Why didn’t you seek help sooner?”

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell

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