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as in mentioning
to give as an example
cited several experts' opinions to back up her argument
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as in specifying
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 citing
Democrats are dug in on extending Obamacare subsidies expiring soon, citing Americans' rising health care costs.
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Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
Hall allegedly punched the back door to enter his in-laws' home, where his estranged wife was staying with their children, WPXI and the Observer-Reporter reported, citing accounts from witnesses and authorities.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
Burr’s take on the event comes as some comedians such as Shane Gillis, Marc Maron and David Cross have voiced objections to the festival, with Cross blasting comics — including citing Burr — who participated.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2025
At the time, Vaughn in a conference call to Wall Street analysts said the Journey’s target teen customer was responding well to categories that the banner historically has not offered in the past, citing to lifestyle running as one example.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2025
The American Academy of Ophthalmology has clarification on the matter, citing dry eyes as a factor but discounting blue light as a cause for eye strain.
—Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2025
Exodus of top talent at Elon Musk’s companies The FT named 23 top executives who left Musk’s companies in recent months, many citing the frustration of working 24/7 and dealing with a CEO who deliberately stokes culture wars.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2025
Production at some of its 30 domestic factories remained suspended on Tuesday as the company continued to investigate how many plants had been affected, Reuters reported, citing the group’s spokesperson.
—Chris Lau, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
In 2022, Neil Young and Joni Mitchell boycotted the platform over its exclusive distribution deal with Joe Rogan, citing concerns that the podcaster was spreading COVID-19 vaccine misinformation on The Joe Rogan Experience.
—Isabella Gomez Sarmiento, NPR, 30 Sep. 2025
Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
Hall allegedly punched the back door to enter his in-laws' home, where his estranged wife was staying with their children, WPXI and the Observer-Reporter reported, citing accounts from witnesses and authorities.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
Burr’s take on the event comes as some comedians such as Shane Gillis, Marc Maron and David Cross have voiced objections to the festival, with Cross blasting comics — including citing Burr — who participated.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2025
At the time, Vaughn in a conference call to Wall Street analysts said the Journey’s target teen customer was responding well to categories that the banner historically has not offered in the past, citing to lifestyle running as one example.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2025
The American Academy of Ophthalmology has clarification on the matter, citing dry eyes as a factor but discounting blue light as a cause for eye strain.
—Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2025
Exodus of top talent at Elon Musk’s companies The FT named 23 top executives who left Musk’s companies in recent months, many citing the frustration of working 24/7 and dealing with a CEO who deliberately stokes culture wars.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2025
Production at some of its 30 domestic factories remained suspended on Tuesday as the company continued to investigate how many plants had been affected, Reuters reported, citing the group’s spokesperson.
—Chris Lau, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
In 2022, Neil Young and Joni Mitchell boycotted the platform over its exclusive distribution deal with Joe Rogan, citing concerns that the podcaster was spreading COVID-19 vaccine misinformation on The Joe Rogan Experience.
—Isabella Gomez Sarmiento, NPR, 30 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for citing
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Would an afternoon tea list be complete without mentioning the Plaza?—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
26 Sep. 2025
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In interviews, Black students expressed a sense of belonging and national identity, with only one even mentioning race as a factor in her understanding of being American.—
Laura Clawson,
JSTOR Daily,
25 Sep. 2025
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The vote — taken during a lightning-quick meeting without specifying the property or the reason for the transfer — was immediately followed by an announcement from Attorney General James Uthmeier that the state would dedicate the land to Trump’s library.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
23 Sep. 2025
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The Prosecutor's Office released a statement specifying that her vehicle was also found at the hotel.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
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Bondi's remarks have been met with vitriol from people on both sides of the political aisle, with many quoting Kirk's own words and sentiments regarding the sanctity of free speech.—
Nick Mordowanec,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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Friedman assured the financial community that these hard times will pass, quoting Warren Buffett.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
12 Sep. 2025
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Worth noting Despite being eliminated from postseason contention, the Giants plan to keep catcher Jesus Rodriguez on the taxi squad instead of activating him to make his major-league debut.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
27 Sep. 2025
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The agency does not include any exemptions for outdoor technical textiles, noting that there are ample PFAS-free alternatives available that offer similar performance capabilities.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Sourcing Journal,
26 Sep. 2025
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The dangers of not having a name After Hugh-Jones published his 1955 paper, researchers around the globe started noticing similar cases that didn't fit Type 1 or Type 2.—
Jonathan Lambert,
NPR,
29 Sep. 2025
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Anderson says, suddenly noticing the red light on my recorder.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
27 Sep. 2025
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Currently, there is no data indicating the containment progress of the fire and its cause has not yet been determined.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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Scientists have detected methane gas on the dwarf planet Makemake, indicating that the distant body is a dynamic icy world.—
Andrew Jones,
Space.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Citing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/citing. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.
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