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

Gareth Skewis, who co-founded the company with Lev Tanju, cites this as one of the core reasons the international, multi-million-pound business has been able to expand and maintain its credibility in subcultures across the globe. — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2026

Wärtsilä’s study cites an International Energy Agency estimate that recovered data center heat could meet around 10% of European space-heating demand, potentially creating €180 billion in net economic value over 20 years. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2026

Jackson cites technology and drivability as the factors that draw him to the category, as well as the return on investment. — Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 4 Nov. 2026

The Guardian’s January 2026 reporting cites Plasticana’s Gardana clogs catching on with urban shoppers. — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Nov. 2026

Barros even cites Brazil’s quintessentially warm and inviting nature as the reason Farm’s clothes travel so well. — Jess Joho, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026

The source also cites curiosity about the human mind, the thrill of fear without real danger, the puzzle-solving pull of investigative documentaries and a desire for justice and closure. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2026

To that end, Eaton cites ongoing litigation involving college athletes and former college athletes seeking to extend their collegiate careers, with conflicting court decisions, as evidence the topic raises debatable interpretations of the law. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 2 Nov. 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