adduces

verb

present tense third-person singular of adduce
as in cites
to give as an example in support of a 12-month school year, the committee adduced data from other school districts

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  1. cites
  2. mentions
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  • The report cites statements by Israeli leaders as evidence of genocidal intent.
    — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 11 Sep. 2026
  • The grievances extend to what Algeria cites as Emirati support for Khalifa Haftar in Libya (where Algeria backs the government in Tripoli) and Emirati involvement in the Sahel, both regions Algiers considers its own sphere.
    — Tareq Alotaiba, semafor.com, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of cites
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  • Elsesser mentions his natural collector’s streak and inclination toward abundance.
    — Jeff Weiss, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Yet, remarkably, the editorial board never mentions this landmark 53-year-old legal framework designed to protect Chicago’s lakefront for the public.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of mentions
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“Adduces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adduces. Accessed 13 Sep. 2026.

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