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 move cites concerns about the strain the projects would place on local water and energy resources. — Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 1 July 2026

One report cites an insider claiming some guests are frustrated. — Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 2 July 2026

The letter cites cases in Texas and Massachusetts, where women in those states went to pregnancy centers that missed ectopic pregnancies. — Selena Simmons-Duffin, NPR, 24 June 2026

The outlet cites local media reports that the tragedy took place at a youth center in central Stade, a town of fewer than 50,000 residents to the west of Hamburg. — Clare Fisher, PEOPLE, 29 June 2026

As influences on this album, zzzahara cites artistic titans of emotion—poet Mary Oliver and director Wong Kar Wai. — Linnie Greene, Pitchfork, 23 June 2026

The letter also cites expert concerns that AI will help companies harvest student data for third parties and cultivate future generations of consumers through early dependence on such software. — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 24 June 2026

The report also cites reporting by ProPublica, which has detailed police misconduct and reform efforts in Louisville and Memphis, Tennessee. — Topher Sanders, ProPublica, 30 June 2026

McGraw Hill Higher Education cites a study by Gerlich (2025) at SBS Swiss Business School that reveals an over-reliance on AI tools is eroding critical thinking abilities. — Michael Ashley, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026