1
as in specifying
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 citing
to give as an example
mentioned several legal precedents in support of her argument
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Recent Examples of mentioning
But the relevant scenes were reportedly removed at the insistence of Jackson’s estate (which also paid for related reshoots), on the grounds that its settlement with an accuser prohibited it from depicting or mentioning him.
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Richard Brody, New Yorker, 23 Apr. 2026
Bravo is fortunate he’s seen Dodger broadcasts mentioning Koufax at the stadium and on TV, motivating him to learn more, which led to seeing his windup on YouTube.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
And, of course, this is all without mentioning just how well the soap itself works.
—Natalia Gonzalez Blanco Serrano, The Spruce, 22 Apr. 2026
Without mentioning Stewart and Fazio by name, McCaughey said the Republicans will never beat Lamont with incremental policies in Connecticut that barely change the status quo.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 21 Apr. 2026
Also, the parties have agreed to exclude mentioning any past domestic violence allegations involving Johnson and the victim.
—Mike Hellgren, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
No discussion of Hammond nowadays is complete without mentioning the city’s plan to build a stadium for the Chicago Bears.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
The publication noted Victoria Beckham spoke on the topic without mentioning Brooklyn Beckham's name specifically.
—Mason Leib, ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
Even when not mentioning Trump directly, Leo’s remarks during this 11-day African trip have been given a different meaning amid his public disagreement with the president.
—Claudio Lavanga, NBC news, 15 Apr. 2026
Richard Brody, New Yorker, 23 Apr. 2026
Bravo is fortunate he’s seen Dodger broadcasts mentioning Koufax at the stadium and on TV, motivating him to learn more, which led to seeing his windup on YouTube.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
And, of course, this is all without mentioning just how well the soap itself works.
—Natalia Gonzalez Blanco Serrano, The Spruce, 22 Apr. 2026
Without mentioning Stewart and Fazio by name, McCaughey said the Republicans will never beat Lamont with incremental policies in Connecticut that barely change the status quo.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 21 Apr. 2026
Also, the parties have agreed to exclude mentioning any past domestic violence allegations involving Johnson and the victim.
—Mike Hellgren, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
No discussion of Hammond nowadays is complete without mentioning the city’s plan to build a stadium for the Chicago Bears.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
The publication noted Victoria Beckham spoke on the topic without mentioning Brooklyn Beckham's name specifically.
—Mason Leib, ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
Even when not mentioning Trump directly, Leo’s remarks during this 11-day African trip have been given a different meaning amid his public disagreement with the president.
—Claudio Lavanga, NBC news, 15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mentioning
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Warsh’s filings list holdings in two funds that are valued at over $50 million, without specifying an upper limit.—
Matt Peterson,
CNBC,
14 Apr. 2026
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However, Microsoft’s partner portal website mysteriously said his account had been deactivated, without specifying why.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
8 Apr. 2026
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Cameroon’s Constitutional Council dismissed petitions alleging electoral fraud, citing a lack of evidence.—
Nimi Princewill,
CNN Money,
22 Apr. 2026
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According to the World Economic Forum’s Global Retail Investor Outlook, Gen-Z’s trust in traditional financial institutions has fallen over the past two years, with nearly 20% of non-investors citing distrust of financial institutions as a reason for staying out of markets entirely.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
22 Apr. 2026
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After noticing a problem, keepers separated the mother from her newborn, who weighed just 443 grams (less than a pound) and required immediate placement in an incubator at CIMBA to stabilize his temperature and safeguard his health, Reynoso Ruiz said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The days of people noticing pregnant women on the subway are largely over.—
The Editors,
Curbed,
16 Apr. 2026
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Brantley County Sheriff Len Davis warned residents to be ready to evacuate, noting that the winds could shift rapidly and unexpectedly.—
Jeff Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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Ikome viewed the pope’s visit as symbolic, noting that Biya had invested in significant infrastructure projects in Bamenda, including renovating its airport, in preparation for the visit, which could be positive for local residents.—
Nimi Princewill,
CNN Money,
22 Apr. 2026
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Internet access will only be restored after the war ends, the official Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) reported earlier this week, quoting Elias Hazrati, the head of Iran’s Government Information Council.—
Alayna Treene,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2026
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Complaining about someone quoting President Obama, or even Governor Spanberger, accurately?—
Jahd Khalil,
NPR,
20 Apr. 2026
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Contracts are priced between 1 cent (indicating a low probability) and 99 cents (indicating a high probability), and settle at $1 if the outcome is correct.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
24 Apr. 2026
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Lain was part of a group of concerned residents who went to Godley Superintendent Rich Dear with information about Ketcherside’s prior convictions and evidence indicating Ketcherside was still involved in prostitution.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Mentioning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mentioning. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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