stated
Americanadjective
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fixed or settled.
a stated price.
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explicitly set forth; declared as fact.
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recognized or official.
adjective
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(esp of a sum) determined by agreement; fixed
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explicitly formulated or narrated
a stated argument
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The watchdog said the advert seen on the London Underground stated the mask was "skin tech that's light years ahead" and it expected "robust, product-specific evidence" to support this.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
“Until we land on an agreement, speculation regarding the resolution of any specific differences between the Governor’s budget plan or the Legislature’s respective budget proposals would be premature,” he stated by email.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
It never stated publicly what the charges were.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
Goldman withheld his endorsement last year; he had concerns about Mamdani’s stated commitment to fighting antisemitism.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
Another one stated “I’ve made a mistake, I’m not perfect, I was too nervous and I didn’t think about what I was saying. I’m just a human. I’m so so sorry.”
From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles
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