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 report cites statements by Israeli leaders as evidence of genocidal intent. — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 11 Sep. 2026

The grievances extend to what Algeria cites as Emirati support for Khalifa Haftar in Libya (where Algeria backs the government in Tripoli) and Emirati involvement in the Sahel, both regions Algiers considers its own sphere. — Tareq Alotaiba, semafor.com, 11 Sep. 2026

The latest proposal cites legal decisions and policies to justify the various changes. — Bart Jansen, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026

Rosales cites Jamaican American writer and former Pomona College professor Claudia Rankine as a strong influence on her storytelling style. — Myriam Gurba, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Watch for the dehydration symptoms Alfano flags, including constipation, low energy, brain fog, headaches and dry skin, and the more serious complications Martorano cites, including kidney stones and urinary tract infections. — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 8 Sep. 2026

The document also cites alleged racist and anti-gay messages, discussions about narcotics, photographs and videos involving firearms, and statements about fighting and assaulting other people. — Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 8 Sep. 2026

Sports remains the third pillar of the country strategy, according to Oishi, who cites Prime Video’s existing rights to MLB, NBA and live boxing coverage in Japan. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 Sep. 2026

Asked what labels are hot these days among athletes, Hampton cites Louis Vuitton, Prada, Bottega Veneta, Miu Miu, Saint Laurent and Loewe. — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2026