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as in mentioned
to give as an example
cited several experts' opinions to back up her argument
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as in noted
to make reference to or speak about briefly but specifically
cited a number of similar instances of people surviving plane crashes
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Recent Examples of cited
However, in the years since, the study has been criticized and cited as a major reason for existing stigma against hormone therapy.
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Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 10 Nov. 2025
Davis’s petition cited Justice Clarence Thomas’s own words several times.
—Mathew Rodriguez, Them., 10 Nov. 2025
Hurzeler has cited Palace head coach Oliver Glasner, an Austrian native, as a role model and confidant.
—Liam Tharme, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
Her screeds are routinely cited in major newspapers and footnoted in lawsuits; her targets range from low-level government employees to the Pope.
—Antonia Hitchens, New Yorker, 10 Nov. 2025
Melius analysts cited several issues that must be addressed on the earnings call, including whether artificial intelligence capital expenditures by Nvidia customers can sustain their rapid growth.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 10 Nov. 2025
The group cited a recent survey of over 3,500 grassroots members, in which 90% supported Schumer’s resignation and 92% backed a potential primary challenger.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
The spokesperson cited a 2024 case in which Spotify found that a fraudulent artist who falsely obtained $10 million in royalties from various streaming services had extracted just $60,000 from Spotify.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 3 Nov. 2025
Foodie Boyz listeners may draw parallels to podcasts like The Joe Rogan Experience and Dave Portnoy’s Barstool content, both of whom the boys cited as inspiration.
—Stephanie Ganz, Parents, 3 Nov. 2025
Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 10 Nov. 2025
Davis’s petition cited Justice Clarence Thomas’s own words several times.
—Mathew Rodriguez, Them., 10 Nov. 2025
Hurzeler has cited Palace head coach Oliver Glasner, an Austrian native, as a role model and confidant.
—Liam Tharme, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
Her screeds are routinely cited in major newspapers and footnoted in lawsuits; her targets range from low-level government employees to the Pope.
—Antonia Hitchens, New Yorker, 10 Nov. 2025
Melius analysts cited several issues that must be addressed on the earnings call, including whether artificial intelligence capital expenditures by Nvidia customers can sustain their rapid growth.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 10 Nov. 2025
The group cited a recent survey of over 3,500 grassroots members, in which 90% supported Schumer’s resignation and 92% backed a potential primary challenger.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
The spokesperson cited a 2024 case in which Spotify found that a fraudulent artist who falsely obtained $10 million in royalties from various streaming services had extracted just $60,000 from Spotify.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 3 Nov. 2025
Foodie Boyz listeners may draw parallels to podcasts like The Joe Rogan Experience and Dave Portnoy’s Barstool content, both of whom the boys cited as inspiration.
—Stephanie Ganz, Parents, 3 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cited
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Other government notices mentioned the size and rough location of the construction.—
Tamara Qiblawi,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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Remember his deadly soy allergy mentioned earlier in the season?—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Nov. 2025
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The judge also noted she had not previously been told a mechanic had worked on the car, and also the government has given at least two different accounts of who approved the car’s removal to Maine.—
Omar Jimenez,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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As Morosi noted, a move with the Phillies almost makes too much sense.—
Andrew Wright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Is this poem still quoted in pop culture?—
Amber McBride,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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The press release quoted above concludes that YouTube does not have any plans to bring ABC back for Election Day.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Tariffs can still be applied to goods that are not specified under the agreement.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Nov. 2025
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Trump has not specified income requirements for recipients and has only mentioned that at least $2,000 per person, excluding high-income individuals, would be distributed.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
11 Nov. 2025
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But when testing the bespoke shots in animals, Grippin noticed that even the placebo shots — which contained mRNA entirely unrelated to the cancer — also activated the immune system to kill tumors.—
Lisa Jarvis,
Twin Cities,
8 Nov. 2025
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And it certainly can be noticed, both in its abundance, and in the case of the Warriors’ 129-104 shellacking on Friday night at the hands of the Nuggets in an Emirates Cup group stage matchup, in its absence.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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While the Tuesday elections were held in blue states, the margins of victory for Democrats and exit polling indicated that many voters are dissatisfied with the state of the economy and inflation.—
Zach Halaschak,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Nov. 2025
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Companies tied to all four men appear in the leaks, several of which indicated they were established to invest in real estate in the United States.—
Karen Wang,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Cited.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cited. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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