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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adverting (to)
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Putting the murder shortlist in one person’s hands, rather than letting the shields do the work of specifying who can be killed off, is a major change that gives the Secret Traitor a ton of power without a ton of explanation for their thinking.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
10 Jan. 2026 -
The guidelines include changes to alcohol recommendations, no longer specifying appropriate limits for men and women.—
Vanessa Etienne,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Plenty of videos mentioning the hack say that eating more fiber can have weight loss benefits and boost your chances of having a healthy gut.—
Renée Onque,
CNBC,
16 Jan. 2026
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And that’s not even mentioning the Broncos’ use of match coverages, where defenders pass off assignments mid-play based on offensive motion.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
15 Jan. 2026
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However, a medical issue arose last week with one of the four crewmembers — NASA has not announced which one, citing privacy concerns — prompting the first-ever medical evacuation from the orbiting lab.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
15 Jan. 2026
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Instead, Chiprut recommends opting for a countertop material that will patina nicely over time, citing marble and soapstone as two of her top contenders.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
15 Jan. 2026
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Or noticing that your hands feel inexplicably stiff and swollen, making simple tasks like opening a jar or even typing feel unusually difficult.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
5 Jan. 2026
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The second witness went inside for safety, then re-emerged, noticing the brothers were fighting, court records state.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Jan. 2026
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Casar closed his speech by quoting Good’s wife.—
Julianna Duennes Russ,
Austin American Statesman,
10 Jan. 2026
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Russia’s state news agency TASS, quoting Botswana’s foreign minister, also reported that the country plans to open an embassy in Moscow soon.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
5 Jan. 2026
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Although not a belt bag, this structured mini tote bag is worth noting.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Jan. 2026
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Legal experts have said a life sentence is more likely than execution, noting that South Korea has not carried out a death penalty since 1997.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
14 Jan. 2026
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The team ruled him out shortly after, indicating a likely Achilles tear.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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That change would hinder millions of Americans from borrowing money, Cramer said, indicating a crash could occur if the companies had to stop lending.—
Julie Coleman,
CNBC,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Adverting (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adverting%20%28to%29. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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