ADVERTING (TO) Synonyms: 57 Similar and Opposite Words

adverting (to)

verb

present participle of advert (to)

as in specifying

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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Some requirements include specifying that data centers larger than 10,000 square feet are allowed on industrial property by right, or on commercial property with a specific use permit.

— Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 July 2026
But officials have since updated the death toll to three without specifying which was the latest victim.

— Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 27 July 2026

Definition of specifying

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After weeks of not mentioning or recognizing the protests, Modi issued his first public response on Thursday to demonstrations.

— Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
Sales through the platform have grown 46% year over year, while Traackr recorded a 183% increase in activated creators, a 222% increase in video views, and a 902% increase in TikTok posts mentioning the brand.

— Karin Eldor, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

Definition of mentioning

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In June, a federal judge ruled against Katherine and Garry Leach, finding that federal courts could not weigh in on how churches spend their donations, citing First Amendment protections.

— Giles Hudson, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
The timeline Charlotte City Council and CRTPO rescinded support for the project in May citing concerns of the design and the impact on communities near the Interstate.

— DJ Simmons August 1, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of citing

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The story also referenced a story in El Nuevo Día, the largest circulating newspaper in Puerto Rico, quoting Díaz.

— Liana Handler, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
More than 30 countries have officially requested participation, Tasnim News Agency said this week, quoting Ali Akbar Poorjamshidian of the IRGC.

— Emma Graham, CNBC, 4 July 2026

Definition of quoting

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However, that being said, Beyond did offer some family-friendly services that are worth noting.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026
Beijing said that Washington had agreed to cap tariffs at 20% as part of the countries’ trade truce, with analysts noting the new duties would likely have a limited impact on China.

— Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 27 July 2026

Definition of noting

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Investigators found fragments indicating that the object that fell from the sky was a Russian Kh-101 missile, Polish news agency PAP reported.

— Hanna Arhirova, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026
Initial side effects like dryness or redness are common, often indicating skin adjustment rather than a negative reaction.

— Rachel Burchfield, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

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