Synonyms of mentioned

mentioned

verb

past tense of mention

1

as in cited

to make reference to or speak about briefly but specifically

you only mentioned in passing some of your accomplishments

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cited
• noticed
• specified
• noted
• quoted
• indicated
• suggested
• named
• explained
• introduced
• referred (to)
• touched (on or upon)
• announced
• implied
• published
• clarified
• intended
• inferred
• dropped
• pronounced
• intimated
• adverted (to)
• instanced
• pointed (out)
• alluded (to)
• designated
• hinted (at)
• declared
• signaled
• proclaimed
• advertised
• signified
• denominated
• publicized
• interjected
• brought up
• sounded
• broached
• interposed
• insinuated
• elucidated
• interpolated
• broadcast
• cleared (up)
• explicated
• infiltrated
• spelled out
• wormed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ignored
• neglected
• forgot
• disregarded
• overlooked
• passed over
• slighted
• overpassed

2

as in quoted

to give as an example

mentioned several legal precedents in support of her argument

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cited
• quoted
• referenced
• adduced
• specified
• represented
• illustrated
• exemplified
• documented
• named
• referred (to)
• touched (on or upon)
• instanced
• corroborated
• validated
• adverted (to)
• sourced
• substantiated
• bore out

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of mentioned

Thunberg also mentioned the construction over the causeways and said that was likely part of the reason the lanes were not built two-wide during initial construction. — Michael Praats, Charlotte Observer, 4 July 2026

Herman Peterson, mentioned in the newspaper caption, was well-known and respected in the community for his involvement with the Boy Scouts, the historical society and many other organizations, according to Anselmo. — Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 4 July 2026

The fermentation reduces gluten and breaks down FODMAPs—which, as mentioned, can trigger digestive symptoms in some people. — Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 4 July 2026

There is a reason some students booed commencement speakers who mentioned AI this graduation season. — Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026

Asked what’s been the key to his success, Ryan mentioned consistency in his performances and then focused on his teammates. — Dan Hayes, New York Times, 4 July 2026

The department’s limited release of materials prompted outcry and lawsuits from people saying the department was acting to protect rich and powerful people mentioned in the files. — Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 3 July 2026

Ben mentioned before the risk factors that are spelled out in the SpaceX IPO, right? — Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 3 July 2026

Many passengers mentioned the Boy Scouts specifically as the ones helping them before first responders were able to get to the rural location. — The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 25 June 2026