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Definition of "states" []

  • Plural form of state. (noun)
  • Third-person singular simple present indicative form of state. (verb)

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Use "states" in a sentence
  • "Often, Democratic-voting blue states are \ "donor states\" - they put more dollars into the federal kitty than they get back in benefits."
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