stating

[ stey-ting ]

verb

1. the present participle of state.

Word History and Origins

Origin of stating¹

stat(e) ( def ) + -ing ²( def )

Example Sentences

While stating that this was based on “credible” sources, Han did not elaborate, offering only that these plans would be made public in due time “through various channels.”

From Los Angeles Times

But what happened in the stewards' room incensed Verstappen, who felt Russell had gone overboard in stating his case in a bid to earn his rival a penalty.

From BBC

No wonder the players opted out of the current CBA, with the Women’s National Basketball Players Assn. stating its position succinctly with a video to X that proclaimed, “It’s business. We’re out.”

From Los Angeles Times

Microsoft has strongly denied this, opening its response to the investigation in July by stating that its licensing terms "do not meaningfully raise cloud rivals' costs".

From BBC

The Bank also warned that global risks to the economy have been rising, stating wars, trade tension, cyber attacks and geopolitical tensions pose "significant" risks to broader financial stability.

From BBC

Related Words

• allusion
• hint
• innuendo
• mention
• note
• quotation