as in specified
to make reference to or speak about briefly but specifically
when our hosts adverted to the lateness of the hour we took the hint, and prepared to leave
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adverted (to)
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Until now, the administration hadn’t specified which occupations would qualify for the tax cut included in the megabill.—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
3 Sep. 2025 -
All terms last four years unless otherwise specified.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
1 Sep. 2025
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The cast incudes Taylor-Johnson and James, two of the hottest young actors in the business, both of whom are often mentioned as candidates to fill James Bond’s tuxedo in the next 007 film.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
5 Sep. 2025
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As mentioned above, 19 states link pharmacists' ability to independently provide COVID-19 vaccines to ACIP recommendations.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
5 Sep. 2025
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Analysts also cited lower labor costs, the weaker yuan, innovative technological developments and a robust battery supply chain among Beijing’s key advantages.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
9 Sep. 2025
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Despite the severe situation and evacuation warnings, there are still a significant number of residents who remain in the city who have cited different reasons for staying, including not being able to afford the costs of evacuation and transportation.—
Diaa Ostaz,
ABC News,
9 Sep. 2025
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Velasco quickly noticed improvements within his classroom.—
Erick Trevino,
AZCentral.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Officers didn’t find an injured person, but noticed a man with a knife approaching them.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
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Lopez noted and mocked Johnson’s comments, sarcastically asking why the mayor didn’t blame it on other historic phenomena.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Sep. 2025
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It has also been noted how KSE’s decision to empower Lewis and Garlick to run the club and to think more deeply about fan engagement.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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For the bumper-to-bumper Diamond plan, CarShield quoted a monthly rate of $149.—
Brian Sloan,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
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Any Head to Head or career match stats quoted in this article are courtesy of PickleWave.—
Todd Boss,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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However, Fazio notes that some vitamin supplementation, like with iron, should only be used in specific cases and otherwise avoided unless clearly indicated by a professional.—
Brianna Peters,
Vogue,
6 Sep. 2025
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As part of their warnings, AI leaders have also indicated that entirely new jobs will surface with the AI boom.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Adverted (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adverted%20%28to%29. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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