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 letter cites a recent WPLN and ProPublica investigation that found that juvenile justice facilities run by Tennessee businessman Jason Crews repeatedly failed to report abuse of children and other serious incidents to the state as required. — Paige Pfleger, ProPublica, 18 Sep. 2026

The lawsuit cites a lengthy article about Meta’s AI glasses by Swedish newspapers Svenska Dagbladet and Göteborgs-Posten. — Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026

If the answer cites a source, follow that link instead of simply treating the answer itself as proof. — Leo S. Lo, The Conversation, 18 Sep. 2026

Else cites polls suggesting that about two-thirds of Americans supported some version of this concept. — Scott W. Stern, The Atlantic, 17 Sep. 2026

The department specifically cites craft show vendors as an example of businesses that may need the certificate. — Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2026

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 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