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stating

[stey-ting] / ˈsteɪ tɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
quoting
Synonyms
STRONG
announcing citing copying excerpting naming reciting
NOUN
reference
Synonyms
STRONGEST
allusion hint innuendo mention note quotation
STRONG
advertence associating attributing connecting implication indicating insinuation mentioning plug relating resource source
WEAK
bringing up pointing out

Example Sentences

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Morgan analysts express caution, stating current valuations require investors to ‘dial forward’ to 2028 earnings.

From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026

"We will issue a letter from our end stating that you…are our member, the genuine one, affiliated with us, and someone we personally know. This type of evidence is very strong."

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

United has been the most open to change, stating that it will reduce capacity beginning in May, focusing on off-peak flying, but others have been slower to follow.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

In a lengthy blog post, Altman shared a family photo of his husband and child, stating he hopes it might convince people not to repeat the attack despite their opinions on him.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

Other times, Iloba took comfort in stating what was obvious.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie