Synonyms of cites

cites

verb

present tense third-person singular of cite

1

as in mentions

to give as an example

cited several experts' opinions to back up her argument

Synonyms & Similar Words

• mentions
• quotes
• references
• adduces
• illustrates
• instances
• specifies
• represents
• exemplifies
• sources
• documents
• corroborates
• refers (to)
• names
• validates
• touches (on or upon)
• bears out
• substantiates
• adverts (to)

2

as in specifies

to make reference to or speak about briefly but specifically

cited a number of similar instances of people surviving plane crashes

Synonyms & Similar Words

• mentions
• specifies
• notices
• notes
• indicates
• quotes
• suggests
• explains
• instances
• introduces
• refers (to)
• names
• implies
• announces
• touches (on or upon)
• publishes
• pronounces
• infers
• clarifies
• intends
• drops
• adverts (to)
• designates
• declares
• points (out)
• proclaims
• signals
• intimates
• alludes (to)
• signifies
• advertises
• hints (at)
• interjects
• denominates
• insinuates
• infiltrates
• interpolates
• sounds
• brings up
• elucidates
• publicizes
• interposes
• spells out
• explicates
• worms
• broadcasts
• clears (up)
• broaches

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ignores
• neglects
• disregards
• forgets
• overlooks
• passes over
• slights
• overpasses

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of cites

The filing cites items that were seized from her home in a federal investigation with no assurance that they will be returned, as well as unauthorized people who gained access to her Los Angeles residence. — Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026

This year, the State Department again cites Cubans fraudulently recruited to fight for Russia in Ukraine. — Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 8 Oct. 2026

Even the Pentagon inspector general’s report on the losses, released in September, and covering action from February 28 to June 30, cites previous CRS reports for some of its aircraft loss numbers. — Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2026

Teplinsky cites several possible factors as to why this might be happening. — Norah O'Donnell, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026

The letter cites reported industry influence over what eventually became the executive order. — Ashley Gold, semafor.com, 6 Oct. 2026

Stella also cites Heavy Metal, the 2024 solo debut from Geese’s Cameron Winter, as a huge inspiration. — Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 6 Oct. 2026

Dudash cites examples ranging from 210 milligrams in 3 ounces of Safe Catch Wild Elite Pure Tuna to 410 milligrams in 3 ounces of Bumble Bee Whole Oysters. — Jo Ann Liguori, Flow Space, 5 Oct. 2026

Jay cites the scene in which Tommy DeVito (played by Joe Pesci) threatens Billy Batts (Frank Vincent) with increasingly outrageous acts of violence, turning the mobster’s menace into dark comedy. — John Kennedy, VIBE.com, 30 Sep. 2026