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 committee cites a number of causes for this beyond the obvious geopolitical ones, like a change in the way the government awards subsidies that has negatively impacted cheaper vehicles. — Adam Ismail, The Drive, 29 Oct. 2026

Ozell is a jazz singer and songwriter who has released two albums — 2015’s Take It With Me and 2020’s Overnight Lows — and cites Gillian Welch, David Rawlings, and Cassandra Wilson as influences. — Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2026

The current lawsuit also cites such similar examples, and explains the role of social media surveillance. — Varsha Bansal, Christian Science Monitor, 29 Oct. 2026

The article cites regional rainfall trends and researchers who explain how warmer, wetter conditions can contribute to mold. — Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026

Kramer cites the Academy Screening Room, the organization’s streaming service for members, where every film is presented on equal terms. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 28 Oct. 2026

Lyst cites that demand for Celine menswear is up 62 percent year-on-year. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2026

In today’s announcement, Anduril cites the need to reshore computer manufacturing rather than remain dependent on foreign vendors, largely based in Asia, where low-cost electronics manufacturing has long been concentrated. — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 27 Oct. 2026

The same report cites a shopper who ran a blind taste test of Aldi’s L’oven bagels against Thomas’ bagels and preferred the Aldi version. — Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2026