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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
The plan was due to be discussed on Thursday during a meeting among the agency's leadership, CNN reported, mentioning a source familiar with the matter who decided to remain anonymous to avoid retaliation.
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Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
The prohibition may apply even when AI uses proxy indicators—such as discussions of past legal trouble, affiliations with certain groups, or posts mentioning financial hardship.
—Alonzo Martinez, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
One in 10 tweets mentioning Black women were either abusive or problematic.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
Meyer also raised concerns, mentioning a recent conversation with Education Secretary Linda McMahon and expressing uncertainty over the federal government's direction on the issue.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
Rubio supposedly rejected Musk’s accusation, mentioning that more than 1,500 employees had opted to take buyouts, which should count toward workforce reduction numbers, according to multiple reports.
—Washington Examiner Staff, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 10 Mar. 2025
The filmmaker never shied away from mentioning how hurtful these experiences had been.
—Maelle Beauget-Uhl, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
Also since the start of the year, stories mentioning Musk and DOGE have had a readership of more than 387 million, with most of the spikes around legal proceedings and budget cut recommendations, per Memo data shared with Axios.
—Eleanor Hawkins, Axios, 27 Feb. 2025
Despite only mentioning Kenneth Walker and Charbonnet, Macdonald snuck in the fact that Kenny McIntosh can play all three downs well.
—Steve Bradshaw, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
The prohibition may apply even when AI uses proxy indicators—such as discussions of past legal trouble, affiliations with certain groups, or posts mentioning financial hardship.
—Alonzo Martinez, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
One in 10 tweets mentioning Black women were either abusive or problematic.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
Meyer also raised concerns, mentioning a recent conversation with Education Secretary Linda McMahon and expressing uncertainty over the federal government's direction on the issue.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
Rubio supposedly rejected Musk’s accusation, mentioning that more than 1,500 employees had opted to take buyouts, which should count toward workforce reduction numbers, according to multiple reports.
—Washington Examiner Staff, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 10 Mar. 2025
The filmmaker never shied away from mentioning how hurtful these experiences had been.
—Maelle Beauget-Uhl, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
Also since the start of the year, stories mentioning Musk and DOGE have had a readership of more than 387 million, with most of the spikes around legal proceedings and budget cut recommendations, per Memo data shared with Axios.
—Eleanor Hawkins, Axios, 27 Feb. 2025
Despite only mentioning Kenneth Walker and Charbonnet, Macdonald snuck in the fact that Kenny McIntosh can play all three downs well.
—Steve Bradshaw, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mentioning
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Many articles are hedging their bets about AI in 2025, citing costs and ROI, but your small business must use it.—
Erik Logan,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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The sheriff's office also issued an evacuation order Monday afternoon for oceanfront residents along an approximately 3-mile stretch of shoreline just south of Santa Cruz, citing large swells and high tides.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
24 Dec. 2024
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Currently, there is no data indicating the containment progress of the fire and its cause has not yet been determined.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacramento Bee,
22 Mar. 2025
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Smoke blew around the crater with weak to moderate pressure and firelight was seen at the peak, indicating that the glowing volcanic material was at a shallow depth.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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“Mentioning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mentioning. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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