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as in mentions
to give as an example
cited several experts' opinions to back up her argument
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as in specifies
to make reference to or speak about briefly but specifically
cited a number of similar instances of people surviving plane crashes
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Recent Examples of cites
The team cites case precedent for the proposition that new conditions imposed on license renewals must include hearings at which evidence is genuinely scrutinized by the board.
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 17 June 2026
The numbers Goldman cites are staggering.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 17 June 2026
The court cites responses from law enforcement entities who said the law creates unenforceable standards.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 16 June 2026
Notices to vacate can be served for unpaid rent or other reasons the landlord cites to cancel the rental agreement.
—Fresno Bee, Mercury News, 16 June 2026
The other two benefits that Griffin cites are more debatable.
—Gary Sernovitz, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
Hudson and Moscoso Boedo's teen birth rate study specifically cites the American Time Use Survey, which documented a 44% decline in in-person socializing among teens between ages 15 and 19, from 2003 to 2019.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 13 June 2026
As evidence, Netgear cites several Reddit posts.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 12 June 2026
The letter cites photos and videos allegedly showing live and dead rodents, rat droppings and traps throughout the office complex.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 10 June 2026
Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 17 June 2026
The numbers Goldman cites are staggering.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 17 June 2026
The court cites responses from law enforcement entities who said the law creates unenforceable standards.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 16 June 2026
Notices to vacate can be served for unpaid rent or other reasons the landlord cites to cancel the rental agreement.
—Fresno Bee, Mercury News, 16 June 2026
The other two benefits that Griffin cites are more debatable.
—Gary Sernovitz, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
Hudson and Moscoso Boedo's teen birth rate study specifically cites the American Time Use Survey, which documented a 44% decline in in-person socializing among teens between ages 15 and 19, from 2003 to 2019.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 13 June 2026
As evidence, Netgear cites several Reddit posts.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 12 June 2026
The letter cites photos and videos allegedly showing live and dead rodents, rat droppings and traps throughout the office complex.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 10 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cites
Verb
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What the lawsuit mentions Kathryn Albert, the school's former assistant principal, was briefly mentioned in the fake audio.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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Everyone mentions wedding season.—
Annie Joy Williams,
The Atlantic,
12 June 2026
Verb
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If the fuel door or owner’s manual specifies 87 octane, that is what the engine is designed to run on.—
John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs And Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast,
Hartford Courant,
13 June 2026
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Fidelity, for instance, specifies that if a trader sells their allocation within the first 15 calendar days from the debut, their ability to participate in future public offerings will be impacted.—
Sean Conlon,Yun Li,
CNBC,
12 June 2026
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The financial media still quotes him here and there.—
Brett Owens,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Both models get an 85-kWh battery pack, and Mercedes quotes a maximum range of 312 miles for the more powerful variant.—
Adam Ismail,
The Drive,
11 June 2026
Verb
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Your analytical nature notices quiet details that tell you exactly what to release.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 June 2026
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When the plumbing works, nobody notices.—
Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Mauboussin notes that investors must consider probabilities when investing in a stock, since significant losses and a few winners are likely drivers of investment success and failure.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Tony O’Neill, gardening author and founder of Simplify Gardening, notes that sedum also provides late-season interest where many other drought-tolerant plants don’t.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
13 June 2026
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The trickle-down effect on travel costs has been noticeable, and a warning from the American Hotel & Lodging Association indicates that demand for hotel rooms is far below expectations.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
11 June 2026
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According to the report, firefighters and paramedics were dispatched to the clinic after a call that Aponte was experiencing breathing problems, but the document indicates first responders found a much more serious situation upon arrival.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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“Cites.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cites. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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