1
as in cites
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 references
to give as an example
mentioned several legal precedents in support of her argument
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as in commendations
a formal recognition of an achievement or praiseworthy deed
received a special mention for her submission to the exhibition of local artists
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Recent Examples of mentions
Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 19 Mar. 2026
Hell’s Army mentions that the global rise of mercenaries is continuing.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 18 Mar. 2026
The mechanic who changes your oil and mentions that your brake pads are worn is not overstepping.
—Peter Gunderman, The Conversation, 18 Mar. 2026
Bate mentions the singing competition show The X Factor.
—James Doubek, NPR, 17 Mar. 2026
Lane mentions how Cleveland fought patronage and favoritism but fails to state that his predecessor, Chester Alan Arthur, actually helped codify the Civil Service Exam for federal employees.
—Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
Skydream also mentions inclusion of a microwave, water purification system, retractable range hood, washing machine and large-capacity fridge.
—New Atlas, 13 Mar. 2026
The intelligence report also mentions that the FBI gathered a list of items from the ranch identified as evidence — or in preparation for a potential forfeiture action by the Justice Department in 2019.
—Julie K. Brown, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2026
Outside law enforcement will supplement the city’s police presence at the parade, according to the letter, which mentions staffing challenges at the Boston Police Department.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 10 Mar. 2026
Luzdelia Caballero, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
In addition, mentions by The LOX, Redman, A$AP Rocky, Dave East, and more, on wax and elsewhere, have only strengthened the mystique surrounding Skate Key.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 19 Mar. 2026
The 272-page volume lacks an index, but that’s why Steve Jobs invented \⌘ + F; a digital search reveals that George Lucas and his eponymous film studio are name-dropped 31 times, whereas ESPN merits only 17 mentions.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 18 Mar. 2026
Ideas like reparative journalism and sousveillance — an antonym for surveillance, concerning watching the watchmen in a reversal of power — earn fleeting mentions, but are never the focus of actual inquiry.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 14 Mar. 2026
For those keeping track of layoff notices with AI mentions, add Atlassian to your list.
—Josephine Rozzelle, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2026
Other topics include the representation of Indigenous peoples, the Spanish colonial powers, and mentions of slavery.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 11 Mar. 2026
There were frequent mentions of inflation and border crossings under former President Biden.
—Steven Sloan, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
There were frequent mentions of inflation and border crossings under former President Joe Biden.
—Steven Sloan, Twin Cities, 11 Mar. 2026
Verb
Krebs mentions an ordeal that galvanized her in just that way.
—Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 19 Mar. 2026
Hell’s Army mentions that the global rise of mercenaries is continuing.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 18 Mar. 2026
The mechanic who changes your oil and mentions that your brake pads are worn is not overstepping.
—Peter Gunderman, The Conversation, 18 Mar. 2026
Bate mentions the singing competition show The X Factor.
—James Doubek, NPR, 17 Mar. 2026
Lane mentions how Cleveland fought patronage and favoritism but fails to state that his predecessor, Chester Alan Arthur, actually helped codify the Civil Service Exam for federal employees.
—Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
Skydream also mentions inclusion of a microwave, water purification system, retractable range hood, washing machine and large-capacity fridge.
—New Atlas, 13 Mar. 2026
The intelligence report also mentions that the FBI gathered a list of items from the ranch identified as evidence — or in preparation for a potential forfeiture action by the Justice Department in 2019.
—Julie K. Brown, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2026
Outside law enforcement will supplement the city’s police presence at the parade, according to the letter, which mentions staffing challenges at the Boston Police Department.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 10 Mar. 2026
Noun
Southern California politicians and institutions took swift action to remove mentions of Chavez from communities and programs.
—Luzdelia Caballero, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
In addition, mentions by The LOX, Redman, A$AP Rocky, Dave East, and more, on wax and elsewhere, have only strengthened the mystique surrounding Skate Key.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 19 Mar. 2026
The 272-page volume lacks an index, but that’s why Steve Jobs invented \⌘ + F; a digital search reveals that George Lucas and his eponymous film studio are name-dropped 31 times, whereas ESPN merits only 17 mentions.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 18 Mar. 2026
Ideas like reparative journalism and sousveillance — an antonym for surveillance, concerning watching the watchmen in a reversal of power — earn fleeting mentions, but are never the focus of actual inquiry.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 14 Mar. 2026
For those keeping track of layoff notices with AI mentions, add Atlassian to your list.
—Josephine Rozzelle, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2026
Other topics include the representation of Indigenous peoples, the Spanish colonial powers, and mentions of slavery.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 11 Mar. 2026
There were frequent mentions of inflation and border crossings under former President Biden.
—Steven Sloan, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
There were frequent mentions of inflation and border crossings under former President Joe Biden.
—Steven Sloan, Twin Cities, 11 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mentions
Verb
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The Austin High and University of Texas graduate cites slow sales, difficulty staffing and a personal pace slowed by the march of time for shuttering the restaurant located just blocks from his childhood and current home.—
Matthew Odam,
Austin American Statesman,
19 Mar. 2026
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Along with Houston’s energy industry and Austin’s tech sector, the report also cites Dallas’ financial prowess and an influx of talent and capital associated with the region’s numerous new corporate headquarters.—
Trevor Bach,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Mar. 2026
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Gallrein received several commendations while serving, including four Bronze Star Medals and two Presidential Unit Citations.—
Keely Doll,
Louisville Courier Journal,
9 Mar. 2026
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Also presented with various commendations during the 2025 induction ceremony were Salt-N-Pepa, Warren Zevon, Carol Kaye, Nicky Hopkins, Thom Bell and Lenny Waronker.—
Mikael Wood,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2026
Verb
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There’s so much tension that everyone notices.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
20 Mar. 2026
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Jamie notices the gun in Cunningham’s office again, the one that supposedly belonged to his son.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
20 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Many midlife women were nominated for this year’s awards, including in the acting categories, and two midlife women won.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
16 Mar. 2026
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Paul Thomas Anderson's film One Battle After Another dominated the evening, taking home six awards, including Best Picture and the inaugural Best Casting trophy.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The plan specifies more than 100 actions for the city to take to reach its goal of zero traffic deaths by 2037 – 15 years after Vision Zero's 2022 start in Milwaukee.—
Kelli Arseneau,
jsonline.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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And the amendment specifies that the bill would only apply to convictions that occur beginning July 1, 2026.—
Stephen Gruber-Miller,
Des Moines Register,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Two spying buses passed me and took pictures of my car, resulting in my receiving two citations costing me $100.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
15 Mar. 2026
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Police reminded the public that toy or imitation weapons are not allowed on school campuses, and that trespassing, reckless driving or suspicious activity could result in citations.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
15 Mar. 2026
Verb
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There are family get-togethers — and then there’s gathering your entire brood together to make a low-budget horror movie about [checks notes] a family who gets together to make a low-budget horror movie.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
20 Mar. 2026
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Donovan notes that Sarah suggesting Abraham lie with Hagar in Genesis 16 initially comes across as a straightforward and simple sentence.—
Jim Halterman,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Mar. 2026
Noun
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At least 24 other sites mentioning Indigenous histories and land acknowledgements, from Alaska to Nebraska, were also flagged for review and potential removal.—
Madison Dapcevich,
Outside,
11 Mar. 2026
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But these token acknowledgments feel oddly forced, particularly once Glass teams up with another nomadic sort whose world has been destroyed by the white man.—
Eric Kohn,
IndieWire,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Mentions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mentions. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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