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

Quizzed on the biggest challenge on a production standpoint, Kim cited the building of the Cube, an elevator-like set. — Annika Pham, Variety, 17 Sep. 2026

The day after the fatal crash, FMCSA records show, Next Level Express was cited for three documentation and registration violations. — John Kelly, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026

The senators, Roger Niello of Fair Oaks, Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh of Yucaipa and Steve Choi of Irvine, cited a UC San Diego faculty work group paper from last fall that found about 1 in 12 incoming freshmen tested below high school math standards. — Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026

The carrier also cited higher costs from priority auctions, surcharges and alternative routing, along with delays across multiple trade lanes. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026

The board cited the High Flying Lights website, which lists the property’s address, includes a map and describes the show as entertaining visitors, along with Heuer’s social-media posts. — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2026

Hobson has privately cited her focus on ensuring that the museum is a success. — Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 17 Sep. 2026

Boeing cited issues with wing production but said there's a fix in place. — Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2026

The suit cited an FCC order for ABC to file license renewals for its TV stations years ahead of schedule. — Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026