1
as in cited
to make reference to or speak about briefly but specifically
you only mentioned in passing some of your accomplishments
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as in quoted
to give as an example
mentioned several legal precedents in support of her argument
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Recent Examples of mentioned
Two-thirds of those posts have mentioned radical Islam, sharia law, extremism or terrorism, while several have called for Muslims to be deported.
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Arkansas Online, 11 Mar. 2026
Some Reddit users who appear to be Stryker employees have also mentioned an attack targeting devices running Microsoft InTune, which lets enterprises remotely control and manage devices, including Android and iOS phones.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 11 Mar. 2026
Period blood was mentioned in eighteenth-century erotica but not much featured in polite literature, with notable exceptions.
—Literary Hub, 11 Mar. 2026
Nothing has been decided with two weeks to go in exhibition play, but Boone has routinely mentioned Headrick when discussing the team’s options.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 11 Mar. 2026
Trout also mentioned after a win over Gonzaga that the Bobcats have considered starting freshman Wade Cooper.
—Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 11 Mar. 2026
Another great topper option is the Alpaca Wool Mattress Topper, made of 100% GOTS certified organic cotton and alpaca fiber, which is even softer than the one previously mentioned.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 11 Mar. 2026
The third parent raised the same objection that many of the students mentioned about discipline.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
The county is also planning on reaching out directly to voters who were specifically mentioned or identified in the video, according to Clausen.
—Cierra Morgan, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Arkansas Online, 11 Mar. 2026
Some Reddit users who appear to be Stryker employees have also mentioned an attack targeting devices running Microsoft InTune, which lets enterprises remotely control and manage devices, including Android and iOS phones.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 11 Mar. 2026
Period blood was mentioned in eighteenth-century erotica but not much featured in polite literature, with notable exceptions.
—Literary Hub, 11 Mar. 2026
Nothing has been decided with two weeks to go in exhibition play, but Boone has routinely mentioned Headrick when discussing the team’s options.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 11 Mar. 2026
Trout also mentioned after a win over Gonzaga that the Bobcats have considered starting freshman Wade Cooper.
—Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 11 Mar. 2026
Another great topper option is the Alpaca Wool Mattress Topper, made of 100% GOTS certified organic cotton and alpaca fiber, which is even softer than the one previously mentioned.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 11 Mar. 2026
The third parent raised the same objection that many of the students mentioned about discipline.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
The county is also planning on reaching out directly to voters who were specifically mentioned or identified in the video, according to Clausen.
—Cierra Morgan, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mentioned
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No motive has been cited for the assault by the woman who the Times reported had several prior arrests in her home state, including a bankruptcy case in 2013, an arrest for careless driving in 2021 and another arrest in 2023 on suspicion of domestic violence and battery.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
10 Mar. 2026
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At least 10 shots were fired from a white Tesla across the road from Rihanna’s home, hitting her front gate and a nearby RV, according to reports from police and neighbors cited by The Times.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
10 Mar. 2026
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Customers noticed those higher costs and opted to eat elsewhere, which McDonald's noticed.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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On Thursday, the Rivian R2 made its formal debut with full trim and pricing information, but notably enthusiasts probably should, at least better have, noticed something missing.—
Joel Feder,
The Drive,
12 Mar. 2026
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Winner is responsible for all applicable federal, state and local taxes, if any, as well as any other costs and expenses associated with Prize acceptance and use not specified herein as being provided.—
AJC.com,
AJC.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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Police haven’t specified a motive for the double homicide, other than saying that Swadley had dated Lori’s daughter, and that the relationship ended roughly two months before the killings.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
6 Mar. 2026
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The chill all-day Mediterranean spot is Manja, noted by its huge, curving aqua pizza oven and porch swings.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
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The president noted that past military conflicts have dogged his predecessors, mentioning former President Joe Biden’s withdrawal from Afghanistan and Jimmy Carter’s handling of the Iran hostage crisis.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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That would be a particularly disturbing piece of real hate mail Kubrin received late last year after she was quoted in a news story about immigration and crime.—
Andre Mouchard,
Oc Register,
8 Mar. 2026
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Many of the Iranians quoted in this article spoke to CNN under the condition of anonymity, citing concerns for their safety.—
Kara Fox,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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Reports have previously indicated that Eli Lilly was preparing an offer, but the latest suitor is rumored to be AstraZeneca.—
Chloe Taylor,Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
12 Mar. 2026
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Mitchell at the time was a recent domestic partner of Burnett’s, the State’s Attorney’s Office indicated.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Mentioned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mentioned. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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