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
Ohtani was back to a full starter’s workload for the first time since 2023, even mentioning fatigue in his postgame interview after his second start of the season, and before games was working to address his offensive struggles.
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Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
There is no trace of Fröbe-Kapteyn ever mentioning this horrific event in her letters, nor anywhere else.
—Eliza Goodpasture, ARTnews.com, 3 June 2026
The meta-ness of mentioning Sebold’s novel is amusing for those who recognize that connection.
—Jen Chaney, Vulture, 3 June 2026
Without mentioning Lost River Tavern’s name, Studio H Architects posted a brief description of the concept on its Facebook page in early February.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 2 June 2026
Thompson’s sales estimates were a bit more generous than Guideline’s read, and his retrans numbers are also a bit off, but not so much that his overall assessment of the balance isn’t worth mentioning here.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 2 June 2026
Apart from Riquelme mentioning Rodri, there have been no specific names that are known to be strongly linked.
—James McNicholas, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Just mentioning the fact that Saturday Night Live alums Maya Rudolph, Ana Gasteyer and Rachel Dratch are on Broadway at the same time is enough to send Rudolph and Gasteyer into song.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 1 June 2026
In April, without mentioning Kimmel, the Federal Communications Commission ordered an early review of ABC’s station licenses for possible violations.
—Brooke Migdon, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026
Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
There is no trace of Fröbe-Kapteyn ever mentioning this horrific event in her letters, nor anywhere else.
—Eliza Goodpasture, ARTnews.com, 3 June 2026
The meta-ness of mentioning Sebold’s novel is amusing for those who recognize that connection.
—Jen Chaney, Vulture, 3 June 2026
Without mentioning Lost River Tavern’s name, Studio H Architects posted a brief description of the concept on its Facebook page in early February.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 2 June 2026
Thompson’s sales estimates were a bit more generous than Guideline’s read, and his retrans numbers are also a bit off, but not so much that his overall assessment of the balance isn’t worth mentioning here.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 2 June 2026
Apart from Riquelme mentioning Rodri, there have been no specific names that are known to be strongly linked.
—James McNicholas, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Just mentioning the fact that Saturday Night Live alums Maya Rudolph, Ana Gasteyer and Rachel Dratch are on Broadway at the same time is enough to send Rudolph and Gasteyer into song.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 1 June 2026
In April, without mentioning Kimmel, the Federal Communications Commission ordered an early review of ABC’s station licenses for possible violations.
—Brooke Migdon, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mentioning
Verb
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Calfee tandems are custom-built, with consumers specifying nearly all components, at an average price of $20k.—
Mark Dent,
HubSpot,
1 June 2026
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The attacks took place near Jiyeh, about 12 miles south of the capital, Lebanon's National News Agency said, without specifying if there were casualties.—
Khaled Wassef,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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LaPierre announced his resignation from the organization in January 2024, days before the start of the trial, citing health reasons, according to the NRA.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
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Staff members were sent scrambling in December and January after UMKC said KCUR and Classical KC would have to move out, citing building safety concerns.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
3 June 2026
Verb
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Many are noticing the impact their reliance on technology has had on their relationships, and are craving real personal connections.—
Staff Author,
Parents,
7 June 2026
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The taboo is calling into question what a society instills in its people—all of its people—without their even noticing.—
Nina Mesfin,
New Yorker,
7 June 2026
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Additionally, the Department of the Interior is conducting site surveys, like geotechnical work, which is statutorily required, the White House said, noting that the surveys are standard practice to test the grounds and soil.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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But the idea that foreign influence is seeding a populist campaign against AI facilities is far-fetched, experts told Semafor last month, noting that Chinese media is instead likely exploiting existing US divisions over the tech.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
3 June 2026
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Instead of simply quoting an original source without the full context of the surrounding information, the users can choose whether or not to follow the link and better understand the veracity of the author’s claim or statement.—
Jeremy Saks,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
26 May 2026
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In her preface, Corey offers a note of apology for the topic at hand, quoting the author David Sinclair—who, in writing about the Spice Girls, observed that his subject would require him to defend the group’s honor and his own.—
Megan Garber,
The Atlantic,
24 May 2026
Verb
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Current pricing is indicating virtually no chance of cuts anytime through at least 2027.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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An appeals court found that there was no evidence indicating Carroll personally secured the outside funding.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
29 May 2026
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“Mentioning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mentioning. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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