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

To support that conclusion, Gates cites a demand in Washburn’s petition to CWP that would prohibit the council from doing any outreach that promotes the role of hunting in wildlife management fully six months before an election. — Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 15 Oct. 2026

Officer Key cites the duo's relationships with nonprofit organizations as a plus when an older adult needs help. — Lisa Hughes, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026

Inak primarily cites unresolved maintenance issues with his restaurant space, including habitual flooding. — Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026

The article also cites Pan Jinyu, a Chinese-speaking tour guide in London, who criticized the lack of coverage by UK media. — News Desk, Artforum, 13 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

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