Synonyms of cited

cited

verb

past tense of cite

1

as in mentioned

to give as an example

cited several experts' opinions to back up her argument

Synonyms & Similar Words

• mentioned
• quoted
• referenced
• adduced
• specified
• illustrated
• represented
• documented
• exemplified
• named
• referred (to)
• instanced
• corroborated
• touched (on or upon)
• validated
• sourced
• substantiated
• adverted (to)
• bore out

2

as in noted

to make reference to or speak about briefly but specifically

cited a number of similar instances of people surviving plane crashes

Synonyms & Similar Words

• mentioned
• noted
• specified
• noticed
• quoted
• indicated
• named
• suggested
• explained
• introduced
• referred (to)
• touched (on or upon)
• announced
• published
• implied
• intended
• clarified
• inferred
• pronounced
• dropped
• adverted (to)
• intimated
• pointed (out)
• designated
• instanced
• signaled
• alluded (to)
• declared
• proclaimed
• hinted (at)
• denominated
• signified
• publicized
• advertised
• brought up
• interjected
• interposed
• sounded
• interpolated
• elucidated
• broadcast
• broached
• insinuated
• cleared (up)
• spelled out
• explicated
• infiltrated
• wormed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ignored
• disregarded
• neglected
• overlooked
• forgot
• passed over
• slighted
• overpassed

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of cited

The mentality that Tuchel cited repeatedly in that contentious interview in Miami after beating Norway was nearly enough to get the Three Lions to the final. — Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 16 July 2026

That account was echoed by another friend, and the Jackson County sheriff, John Ledbetter, has cited the same sort of statements. — Adam Carlson, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026

The defendant’s attorneys cited the publicity surrounding the case and the concern Horner wouldn’t receive a fair trial in the county where the crime occurred. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026

Brody also cited the former stockbroker Patten's remorse for his crime of securities fraud, and his history of seizures, which included two in February and May, as other reasons for a non-prison sentence. — Dan Mangan, CNBC, 15 July 2026

Califf cited a shortage of primary care physicians and CKM specialists to address greater demand for care. — Elizabeth Cooney, STAT, 15 July 2026

Lopez cited confidentiality concerns and contended that the DA office’s pursuit of Cybergenetics could be a tactic to glean insight from the defense. — Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 15 July 2026

Also cited was Meledandri’s support for the inauguration of France‘s international tax credit in 2009. — Tom Tapp, Deadline, 15 July 2026

There were also no violations cited from inspections in February and August, and no complaints or corrective action agreements on file. — Grant Lancaster, Arkansas Online, 9 July 2026