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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
Federal offshore oil and gas leases have not been granted off the coast of California since 1984, and the state has repeatedly opposed new sales, citing the risk of oil spills and damage to marine ecosystems as key reasons.
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Chaewon Chung, Sacbee.com, 12 Nov. 2025
The Sin City star filed for divorce in Los Angeles County court in February, citing irreconcilable differences, according to documents reviewed by Entertainment Weekly at the time.
—Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Nov. 2025
One of the things that particularly irked fans was a report after the trade that slammed Dončić’s conditioning, with ESPN citing sources inside the franchise revealing frustration with his diet.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 11 Nov. 2025
The company also has made dramatic moves in streaming, adding UFC bouts without an extra charge for subscribers, citing the value-add as justification for a price hike due in January.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 11 Nov. 2025
Police said the man was an Oceanside resident, but did not release his name, citing the need to notify his family of his death.
—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Nov. 2025
According to the report, 53% of museum leaders are citing inflation as a major worry for 2026.
—Andrew Limbong, NPR, 11 Nov. 2025
Palantir managed to beat the estimates and offer solid guidance, citing growth in the artificial intelligence business.
—Julie Coleman, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
Democrats voted in favor of notifying voters, while Republicans opposed, citing staffing issues.
—Zac Anderson, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
Chaewon Chung, Sacbee.com, 12 Nov. 2025
The Sin City star filed for divorce in Los Angeles County court in February, citing irreconcilable differences, according to documents reviewed by Entertainment Weekly at the time.
—Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Nov. 2025
One of the things that particularly irked fans was a report after the trade that slammed Dončić’s conditioning, with ESPN citing sources inside the franchise revealing frustration with his diet.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 11 Nov. 2025
The company also has made dramatic moves in streaming, adding UFC bouts without an extra charge for subscribers, citing the value-add as justification for a price hike due in January.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 11 Nov. 2025
Police said the man was an Oceanside resident, but did not release his name, citing the need to notify his family of his death.
—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Nov. 2025
According to the report, 53% of museum leaders are citing inflation as a major worry for 2026.
—Andrew Limbong, NPR, 11 Nov. 2025
Palantir managed to beat the estimates and offer solid guidance, citing growth in the artificial intelligence business.
—Julie Coleman, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
Democrats voted in favor of notifying voters, while Republicans opposed, citing staffing issues.
—Zac Anderson, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for citing
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Mikie Sherrill, the successful Democratic candidate for governor of New Jersey, made freezing electric rates a centerpiece of her victorious campaign, and got huge applause in mentioning the issue in her victory speech.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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The magazine writes that Cincinnati has one of the most exciting culinary scenes in the region, as well, mentioning our beloved chili.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Nov. 2025
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The changes were initiated by the Homeland Security Department, the current official said, without specifying which cities were impacted.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
28 Oct. 2025
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Without specifying the countries of origin, the Russian Defense Ministry said foreign fighter jets were scrambled to identify the Russian aircraft on parts of their flight, adding that the flight was in strict compliance with international airspace rules.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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While speaking, Mamdani went into the archives of Indian history, quoting its first prime minister, Jawaharlal Nehru.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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His victory speech was bold and defiant, even beginning by quoting Eugene Debs, a committed socialist who created the Socialist Party of America.—
Domenico Montanaro,
NPR,
5 Nov. 2025
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Later Saturday, the FDC issued a news release about the new cases at Tomoka, noting that everyone with symptoms is being tested and isolated, and all inmates have been given masks and are being monitored by medical staff.—
Shirsho Dasgupta,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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In the end, the standard-boat cabin had 400 stickies noting upgrades and modifications Revolution wanted.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
7 Nov. 2025
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And when his hospital finally reopened, in February of the following year, doctors began noticing unexpected changes.—
Clayton Dalton,
New Yorker,
11 Nov. 2025
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He was parked at a self-service bay of a 24-hour car wash two officers pulled into the West Boise business, detained him and used a drug dog to search his vehicle after noticing his parked vehicle.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Nov. 2025
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The interdisciplinary approach brought the duke’s life and death to a stunning clarity — indicating how analyses can shed new light on age-old mysteries, even murders.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Nov. 2025
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Three had New England winning by one score while three had Tampa Bay winning by one score, indicating that contest may be one of the most exciting of Week 10.—
Jacob Camenker,
USA Today,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Citing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/citing. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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