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
Heck, there were ways to do it without mentioning them at all.
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Grant Brisbee,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
King’s attorney, Bill Mason, began his presentation by referencing Bosworth’s mentioning a defendant can’t be judged for not testifying in their own defense.
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Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 June 2026
In internal messaging to staff, Bunch has steadfastly asserted the Institution’s independence, while not mentioning Trump by name.
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Harrison Jacobs,
ARTnews.com,
23 June 2026
One final challenger to EUV lithography is worth briefly mentioning—this one out of China.
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Rob Toews,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2026
So, rosé, which people could be heard mentioning during the day, aperol spritz and other beverage where flowing as a walk through town in the early evening proved.
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Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
22 June 2026
Several sessions passed without my mentioning the heart piece again, though it was always rolled up in my bag.
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Ben Lerner,
New Yorker,
21 June 2026
Graduates boo speakers for mentioning AI At multiple college graduation ceremonies around the country, graduates and audience members were seen booing and jeering speeches.
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Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
21 June 2026
After briefly mentioning the procedure on the show during her reveal day with fellow season 9 contestant Jordan Keltner, Walerius said she's received requests to talk further about the experience.
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Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
Grant Brisbee,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
King’s attorney, Bill Mason, began his presentation by referencing Bosworth’s mentioning a defendant can’t be judged for not testifying in their own defense.
—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 June 2026
In internal messaging to staff, Bunch has steadfastly asserted the Institution’s independence, while not mentioning Trump by name.
—
Harrison Jacobs,
ARTnews.com,
23 June 2026
One final challenger to EUV lithography is worth briefly mentioning—this one out of China.
—
Rob Toews,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2026
So, rosé, which people could be heard mentioning during the day, aperol spritz and other beverage where flowing as a walk through town in the early evening proved.
—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
22 June 2026
Several sessions passed without my mentioning the heart piece again, though it was always rolled up in my bag.
—
Ben Lerner,
New Yorker,
21 June 2026
Graduates boo speakers for mentioning AI At multiple college graduation ceremonies around the country, graduates and audience members were seen booing and jeering speeches.
—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
21 June 2026
After briefly mentioning the procedure on the show during her reveal day with fellow season 9 contestant Jordan Keltner, Walerius said she's received requests to talk further about the experience.
—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mentioning
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On June 11, the Pima County Sheriff’s Department released a statement specifying that Mexican authorities had not contacted them about the tip or the search efforts, but saying the investigation was still ongoing.
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Its Senate sponsor, Chicago Democrat Ram Villivalam, acknowledged more work was needed without specifying what stalled the bill.
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Multiple federal, state and local officials announced in June that the projects would not be moving forward, citing conversations with immigration authorities.
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Kylee explained that Aven eventually ended things again, citing the damage done to their relationship.
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Royd and Maribel Lemus, co-owners of Royd’s at Gateway Farms and Nursery, expanded their farm to offer home-style Cuban food, juices, a mechanical bull, petting zoos, and gathering a space after noticing people were eager to spend time outside after the pandemic.
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Every moment of noticing interrupts the automatic stream of thinking and reconnects you with the present moment.
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Fernández emphasized the gravity of the situation, noting that obtaining a license is a privilege that requires knowledge of traffic laws.
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Worth noting Relievers Sam Hentges and Ryan Walker made their first appearances back at Oracle Park since the Pride Night controversy became a national story.
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First Assistant District Attorney Kelley Crisp asked Prior about her initial response by quoting her.
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Platforms like ServiceTitan are creating comprehensive operating systems, automating dispatch, quoting, and payments.
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Meanwhile, the share of vote-by-mail ballots dropped about 3 percentage points to 82%, indicating a rise in in-person voting.
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At the same time, the price of meth has eased in NZ, indicating there’s no market shortage.
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“Mentioning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mentioning. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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