mention
verb
mentioned; mentioning
ˈmen(t)-sh(ə-)niŋ 
1
: to make mention of : refer to
Many history books do not even mention the event.
also
: to cite for outstanding achievement
mentioned the editorial team in her remarks
2
: to refer to or suggest (someone) as having a possible role or status
was mentioned as a possible candidate
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Examples of mention in a Sentence
She's never mentioned anything to me about her husband.
I get nervous every time his name is mentioned.
They mentioned him by name.
I believe I mentioned the problem to you last week.
Most history books don't even mention the event.
As previously mentioned, his proposal has been widely criticized.
He fails to mention, however, the seriousness of the crime.
She mentioned that she would be out of the office the following day.
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The puzzle-like slats holding the barrel together, called staves, are often used in his creations, incorporated into cocktail muddlers and cigar rests, not to mention a recent life-size buffalo made from the spent barrel pieces.
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That would save countless American lives, not to mention billions of taxpayer dollars squandered on welfare for these lawless invaders.
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—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 6 June 2026
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Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
That would save countless American lives, not to mention billions of taxpayer dollars squandered on welfare for these lawless invaders.
—Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 7 June 2026
As with many precious metals dealers, some negative reviews mention concerns about pricing transparency and the difficulty of comparing markups across products.
—Amy Deyoung, USA Today, 7 June 2026
With ticket prices – not to mention travel expenses – having been at extreme levels for months, the series of international friendlies (exhibition matches, for the American reader) – played before the tournament begins have become big-time moments for families all around the United States.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 6 June 2026
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“Mention.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mention. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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mention
1 of 2 noun
men·tion
ˈmen-chən
: a brief or passing reference to something
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