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
Neighbors reportedly told Ku’s brother that prior to the fateful Taiwan trip, Herchen and Ku could be heard arguing and mentioning divorce.
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Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 13 Sep. 2025
Also worth mentioning is Luminara’s Marina complex, which gives guests an alternative to off-ship exploration.
—Amanda Eyre Ward, Travel + Leisure, 12 Sep. 2025
That's not even mentioning Jordan Addison, who is currently serving a three-game suspension.
—Dj Siddiqi, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
And there were some surprises, with several designers mentioning Rei Kawakubo, followed by Miuccia Prada.
—Wwd Staff, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2025
O’Connell responded not by mentioning McCarthy but by highlighting superstar receiver Justin Jefferson.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
In 2015, the FDA issued a tepid notice about the risks of using acetaminophen during pregnancy, mentioning conflicting results about a possible link to ADHD but nothing about autism.
—Tom Bartlett, The Atlantic, 9 Sep. 2025
If Thug had come home from prison and refrained from mentioning Gunna, these clips may have never been released by fan pages like X account @Gunnaupdates.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 3 Sep. 2025
Four complaints mentioning injuries connected to slides were filed at the end of June.
—Gillian Stawiszynski, The Enquirer, 31 Aug. 2025
Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 13 Sep. 2025
Also worth mentioning is Luminara’s Marina complex, which gives guests an alternative to off-ship exploration.
—Amanda Eyre Ward, Travel + Leisure, 12 Sep. 2025
That's not even mentioning Jordan Addison, who is currently serving a three-game suspension.
—Dj Siddiqi, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
And there were some surprises, with several designers mentioning Rei Kawakubo, followed by Miuccia Prada.
—Wwd Staff, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2025
O’Connell responded not by mentioning McCarthy but by highlighting superstar receiver Justin Jefferson.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
In 2015, the FDA issued a tepid notice about the risks of using acetaminophen during pregnancy, mentioning conflicting results about a possible link to ADHD but nothing about autism.
—Tom Bartlett, The Atlantic, 9 Sep. 2025
If Thug had come home from prison and refrained from mentioning Gunna, these clips may have never been released by fan pages like X account @Gunnaupdates.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 3 Sep. 2025
Four complaints mentioning injuries connected to slides were filed at the end of June.
—Gillian Stawiszynski, The Enquirer, 31 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mentioning
Verb
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Despite specifying various antics with pills, a belt-as-noose, and a gun, Cloud has given him no real demons to explore.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
10 Sep. 2025
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IEPs set out guidelines for the special education the school will provide the child, specifying the specific accommodations, type of instruction, and behavioral plans that will be used to support the student.—
IndyStar,
IndyStar,
8 Sep. 2025
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Still, Highmark would not discuss L’s case in any detail, citing patient privacy.—
Duaa Eldeib,
ProPublica,
10 Sep. 2025
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Progressive former Congressional candidate Josh Weil briefly entered the Senate race earlier this year, but has since dropped out, citing health reasons.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
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Leaders need to practice empathy by noticing when silence lingers in a meeting, when a camera remains off, or when fatigue from time zones takes its toll.—
Matthew C. Meade,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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This was created after noticing that some new hires didn’t show up on their start date due to cold feet, second thoughts, or feeling another offer was safer.—
Roula Amire,
Fortune,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Lin compared Russia’s justification for the war to the messaging of China, noting expansionist aspirations in both countries.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Cox also called for restraint in reaction to Kirk’s assassination, noting that residents of Utah did not riot or loot or engage in violence, and instead held vigils and said prayers.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
12 Sep. 2025
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Friedman assured the financial community that these hard times will pass, quoting Warren Buffett.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
12 Sep. 2025
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At the same time Moss was rocking an earring and quoting Jeezy, Surtain was rounding into an All-American at Alabama.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The 50-week moving average in July crossed above the 200-week moving average, indicating that an upward direction of trend may now be in place.—
John Navin,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Some tracks were also observed near the Apollo 17 landing site and areas associated with seismic activity or tectonic features, indicating that moonquakes or impacts may trigger the boulder falls.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Mentioning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mentioning. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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