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

In court documents, the Justice Department cites that ruling. — Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 1 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

Its complaint cites proceedings over his letter to Georgetown University Law Center regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion policies. — Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 29 Sep. 2026

The government cites a similar transfer involving a beachfront property in New Smyrna Beach. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 29 Sep. 2026

Corporate tax payments are down 25 percent this year, according to Warren’s letter, which cites Politico’s reporting quoting budget forecasters. — Justin Papp, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2026

In contrast, very little is known about how the hindbrain and spinal cord adopt different fates; the new paper cites only one reference on the topic. — John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 23 Sep. 2026

Sussman cites one study in which women who had substantial student-loan debt were around forty per cent less likely to have kids than those who didn’t carry debt. — Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026

Pricing starts at $899 for the smaller storage capacity; Acer cites a Best Buy special at that price. — James Peckham, PC Magazine, 21 Sep. 2026