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
Many passengers mentioned the Boy Scouts specifically as the ones helping them before first responders were able to get to the rural location.
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The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
25 June 2026
Atlanta has been mentioned in multiple reports as a team looking for upgrades in the offseason.
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Tony East,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2026
At the former hacienda community Nogueras near Comala, an impressive museum features historical and archaeological artifacts, and the restaurant Pascual mentioned above.
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Food Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
Behind her stood an image of a rendering of a permanent memorial honoring the 98 collapse victims that has yet to materialize, a sore subject that was mentioned several times during the event, along with condolences, family memories and words of encouragement.
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Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
Illinois never made the request, which wasn't mentioned by Pritzker while speaking on the issue.
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Chris Tye,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
Given recent conversations Buxton has had with the Twins, talks Zoll acknowledged Tuesday, the outfielder isn’t concerned about being traded no matter how much his name is mentioned.
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Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
Feinsand and Olney specifically mentioned some of the team's most expensive players, including first baseman Rafael Devers, shortstop Willy Adames and third baseman Matt Chapman, among those the Giants are looking to deal.
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Ian Miller Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
No one even mentioned us, which was crazy.
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Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
17 June 2026
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
25 June 2026
Atlanta has been mentioned in multiple reports as a team looking for upgrades in the offseason.
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Tony East,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2026
At the former hacienda community Nogueras near Comala, an impressive museum features historical and archaeological artifacts, and the restaurant Pascual mentioned above.
—
Food Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
Behind her stood an image of a rendering of a permanent memorial honoring the 98 collapse victims that has yet to materialize, a sore subject that was mentioned several times during the event, along with condolences, family memories and words of encouragement.
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Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
Illinois never made the request, which wasn't mentioned by Pritzker while speaking on the issue.
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Chris Tye,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
Given recent conversations Buxton has had with the Twins, talks Zoll acknowledged Tuesday, the outfielder isn’t concerned about being traded no matter how much his name is mentioned.
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Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
Feinsand and Olney specifically mentioned some of the team's most expensive players, including first baseman Rafael Devers, shortstop Willy Adames and third baseman Matt Chapman, among those the Giants are looking to deal.
—
Ian Miller Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
No one even mentioned us, which was crazy.
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Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
17 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mentioned
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At the same time, Hurlbut said young people are notably suspicious of AI and pointed out that this spring, several commencement speakers who cited the technology drew boos at graduation ceremonies in Arizona, Florida and Tennessee.
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Investigators allege in court documents cited by WGN 9 that on the morning of the shooting, Eddie was seen in nearby security camera footage driving to the area where Kiara lived and walking to the back of her home.
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Sharp-eyed court watchers also noticed that Sotomayor listed $4,333 in gifted concert tickets from Rimas Entertainment.
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Those who noticed the earthquake are encouraged to report it through the USGS Felt Report form.
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But Ginther noted that the way the stars were to be laid out was never specified, which means some of the designs can appear to be curious and compelling.
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Investigators determined that the first two originated from the same sender, the official told Reuters, though how that conclusion was drawn was not specified.
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Despite the criticism Williams has received for her hiring practices, Beasley-Pittman noted a decrease in the city’s personnel budget growth.
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People magazine at the time estimated the wedding cost $1 million and noted the event included four bands and a fireworks show.
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His price tag quoted as high as $171 million (€150 million) is a major stumbling block, however, raised by a disruptive bid for that amount from Real Madrid.
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At the Constitutional Convention, only the Bible was quoted more often.
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An original call for service indicated that suspects pulled up to a CBS media vehicle and began shouting racial obscenities at a CBS cameraman who is Black, a law enforcement source said.
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Mayor Mamdani indicated earlier this month that the World Cup isn’t the only big event New York City is hosting in the coming days.
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“Mentioned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mentioned. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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