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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 complaint cites a 2008 article by The Times about an anti-CNN protest in which Chen is quoted and described as an organizer and a patio furniture manufacturer living in Diamond Bar.
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Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
The Columbus Police Department cites naloxone as a prime factor behind a decline in 911 calls for overdose emergencies here.
—Maurice Tamman, USA TODAY, 22 Dec. 2024
Founder Vic Shao cites his experiences running other energy companies such as Amply Power and Green Charge network as the basis for creating DC Grid.
—Ed Garsten, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
How Families Lose Wealth A Vanguard Group wealth advisor, Matt Fleming, cites a lack of communication and trust as the most prominent culprits when families fail to pass on their wealth to younger generations.
—Next Avenue, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Its headline finding — that 6% of federal workers report in-person on a full-time basis — cites a survey released in April by the Federal News Network, a news outlet covering the federal workforce.
—Louis Jacobson and Samantha Putterman, Austin American-Statesman, 18 Dec. 2024
The lawsuit cites several songs and videos from Swift's albums Lover, Folklore, Midnights and The Tortured Poets Department.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
In fact, Retail Dive cites a PMG survey indicating that half of Gen Z jetsetters like to immerse themselves in new cultures.
—Jeff Fromm, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Ginsburg cites Chinese laws requiring companies to assist the government in criminal and national-security cases, like TikTok spying on journalists covering the company, and the extensive history of Chinese espionage in the US.
—Rob Pegoraro, PCMAG, 6 Dec. 2024
Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
The Columbus Police Department cites naloxone as a prime factor behind a decline in 911 calls for overdose emergencies here.
—Maurice Tamman, USA TODAY, 22 Dec. 2024
Founder Vic Shao cites his experiences running other energy companies such as Amply Power and Green Charge network as the basis for creating DC Grid.
—Ed Garsten, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
How Families Lose Wealth A Vanguard Group wealth advisor, Matt Fleming, cites a lack of communication and trust as the most prominent culprits when families fail to pass on their wealth to younger generations.
—Next Avenue, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Its headline finding — that 6% of federal workers report in-person on a full-time basis — cites a survey released in April by the Federal News Network, a news outlet covering the federal workforce.
—Louis Jacobson and Samantha Putterman, Austin American-Statesman, 18 Dec. 2024
The lawsuit cites several songs and videos from Swift's albums Lover, Folklore, Midnights and The Tortured Poets Department.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
In fact, Retail Dive cites a PMG survey indicating that half of Gen Z jetsetters like to immerse themselves in new cultures.
—Jeff Fromm, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Ginsburg cites Chinese laws requiring companies to assist the government in criminal and national-security cases, like TikTok spying on journalists covering the company, and the extensive history of Chinese espionage in the US.
—Rob Pegoraro, PCMAG, 6 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cites
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Archaeologists also uncovered two inscriptions at the site, one that mentions the name of the head of the gymnasium, and the other that appears to reference renovations funded by a citizen and donated to Hermes and Heracles, according to researchers.—
Lauren Liebhaber,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2025
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The complaint mentions several songs and videos from Swift's albums Lover, Folklore, Midnights and The Tortured Poets Department.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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The Constitution specifies the power of the purse is vested in Congress.—
Doug Criscitello,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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Moore and Harris signed a Memorandum of Understanding that specifies the franchise’s community and re-developmental responsibilities if the Commanders move to another property outside the state.—
Ben Standig,
The Athletic,
20 Dec. 2024
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The digital evidence indicates he was swept out to sea while attempting to launch one last lifeboat, which matches the account of survivor and second officer Charles Lightoller.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
14 Apr. 2025
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The statement suggests that the patient’s liver enzymes were elevated, which often indicates damage to cells in the organ and is an issue that has been linked to some other obesity drugs.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Cites.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cites. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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