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
Adam Thompson, CBS News, 12 June 2026
Everyone mentions wedding season.
—Annie Joy Williams, The Atlantic, 12 June 2026
The suit then mentions several instances when Noakes could have corrected the targeting claims, but failed to do so.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 June 2026
The pair are stood in the Old Trafford dressing room as the midfielder, a five-time Champions League winner, mentions Diogo Dalot and, of course, captain Bruno Fernandes.
—Chris McKenna, New York Times, 10 June 2026
The three of us have guests on the show who are, as the title mentions, killing it.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 10 June 2026
Thompson mentions that cartoons from this era often leaned on straightforward ideas about decency, and Doug fit that mold without being preachy about it.
—Alex Shoemaker, Parents, 6 June 2026
Ironically, DirecTV mentions a recent blackout of Scripps stations from Comcast Xfinity that started April 1 this year and lasted over a month.
—Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026
Jones points out that some of these laws do make exceptions to restrictions on screens for students with disabilities — often a line in the text mentions assistive technology.
—Jonaki Mehta, NPR, 4 June 2026
Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 12 June 2026
The former Soul Gastrolounge space has been vacant for nearly four years, and while rumors have recently circulated online about possible new tenants, including mentions of a fast-casual chain or even a mattress store, there’s no confirmation that any of them are legitimate.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 11 June 2026
Clear authorship, current information, expert commentary, third-party mentions and consistent brand details all reinforce credibility.
—Gilad Bechar, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
But if the applause for any mentions of Wilson at both events is any indication, her endorsement will likely carry more weight than any local pastor or leader.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 10 June 2026
Shotland paid the man to put the Reddit sock puppets to work planting favorable mentions of his client on threads relevant to their business, then used monitoring tools to see if chatbots picked up on them.
—Will Oremus, The Atlantic, 10 June 2026
Grants to districts to train teachers or recruit school mental health workers have been discontinued for mentions of diversity in recruitment.
—Annie Ma, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
Her team analyzed hundreds of Reddit posts from 2020 through last August and identified frequent mentions of drug reactions and user errors, such as patients’ not knowing how to correctly dose and inject the medication.
—Maia Rosenfeld, NBC news, 29 May 2026
So, honourable mentions go to Hwang Hee-chan for his effort in the 3-2 home defeat to Everton, largely for the quality of Marshall Munetsi’s assist.
—Steve Madeley, New York Times, 25 May 2026
Verb
What the lawsuit mentions Kathryn Albert, the school's former assistant principal, was briefly mentioned in the fake audio.
—Adam Thompson, CBS News, 12 June 2026
Everyone mentions wedding season.
—Annie Joy Williams, The Atlantic, 12 June 2026
The suit then mentions several instances when Noakes could have corrected the targeting claims, but failed to do so.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 June 2026
The pair are stood in the Old Trafford dressing room as the midfielder, a five-time Champions League winner, mentions Diogo Dalot and, of course, captain Bruno Fernandes.
—Chris McKenna, New York Times, 10 June 2026
The three of us have guests on the show who are, as the title mentions, killing it.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 10 June 2026
Thompson mentions that cartoons from this era often leaned on straightforward ideas about decency, and Doug fit that mold without being preachy about it.
—Alex Shoemaker, Parents, 6 June 2026
Ironically, DirecTV mentions a recent blackout of Scripps stations from Comcast Xfinity that started April 1 this year and lasted over a month.
—Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026
Jones points out that some of these laws do make exceptions to restrictions on screens for students with disabilities — often a line in the text mentions assistive technology.
—Jonaki Mehta, NPR, 4 June 2026
Noun
Notable mentions go out to Adam Sandler, Ben Stiller, Spike Lee, Scooter Braun and Sydney Sweeney, who were among the hundred or so stars also rooting for the Knicks courtside.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 12 June 2026
The former Soul Gastrolounge space has been vacant for nearly four years, and while rumors have recently circulated online about possible new tenants, including mentions of a fast-casual chain or even a mattress store, there’s no confirmation that any of them are legitimate.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 11 June 2026
Clear authorship, current information, expert commentary, third-party mentions and consistent brand details all reinforce credibility.
—Gilad Bechar, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
But if the applause for any mentions of Wilson at both events is any indication, her endorsement will likely carry more weight than any local pastor or leader.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 10 June 2026
Shotland paid the man to put the Reddit sock puppets to work planting favorable mentions of his client on threads relevant to their business, then used monitoring tools to see if chatbots picked up on them.
—Will Oremus, The Atlantic, 10 June 2026
Grants to districts to train teachers or recruit school mental health workers have been discontinued for mentions of diversity in recruitment.
—Annie Ma, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
Her team analyzed hundreds of Reddit posts from 2020 through last August and identified frequent mentions of drug reactions and user errors, such as patients’ not knowing how to correctly dose and inject the medication.
—Maia Rosenfeld, NBC news, 29 May 2026
So, honourable mentions go to Hwang Hee-chan for his effort in the 3-2 home defeat to Everton, largely for the quality of Marshall Munetsi’s assist.
—Steve Madeley, New York Times, 25 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mentions
Verb
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The letter cites photos and videos allegedly showing live and dead rodents, rat droppings and traps throughout the office complex.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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Offerman cites the support of his agency, UTA, for not steamrolling his efforts of speaking out as an artist, and backing him even when the chatter gets dark online.—
William Earl,
Variety,
10 June 2026
Noun
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Gold, silver and bronze and honorary commendations will be awarded.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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With close to a 20-to-1 teacher-to-student ratio, the meeting began with commendations about Ruiz’s defensive strides and devoted work ethic.—
Spencer Nusbaum,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
Verb
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Your analytical nature notices quiet details that tell you exactly what to release.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 June 2026
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When the plumbing works, nobody notices.—
Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
Noun
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Some chefs who were honored in past years with Outstanding, Emerging or regional Best Chef awards have gone on to become household names, including Alice Waters, Wolfgang Puck, Emeril Lagasse and Bobby Flay.—
Jeanne Bonner,
CNN Money,
16 June 2026
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On Monday evening the James Beard Foundation announced the winners of its annual restaurant and chef awards — some of the most prestigious dining accolades in the country.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
Verb
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If the fuel door or owner’s manual specifies 87 octane, that is what the engine is designed to run on.—
John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs And Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast,
Hartford Courant,
13 June 2026
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Fidelity, for instance, specifies that if a trader sells their allocation within the first 15 calendar days from the debut, their ability to participate in future public offerings will be impacted.—
Sean Conlon,Yun Li,
CNBC,
12 June 2026
Noun
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Many citations linked to existing studies, but the title, author or date were incorrect.—
Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
14 June 2026
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The Medline warehouse has faced serious citations regarding unsafe vehicle travel behavior; hazardous aisles, ladders, or stairways; and a lack of sufficient foot protection for employees exposed to foot injuries.—
Lyanne Wang,
CBS News,
13 June 2026
Verb
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Mauboussin notes that investors must consider probabilities when investing in a stock, since significant losses and a few winners are likely drivers of investment success and failure.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Tony O’Neill, gardening author and founder of Simplify Gardening, notes that sedum also provides late-season interest where many other drought-tolerant plants don’t.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
13 June 2026
Noun
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The credits, in which only three men’s names are listed alongside a handful of acknowledgments, elicited laughter throughout the theater.—
Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
12 June 2026
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These acknowledgments typically give specific details about how the tool was used, including directly crediting them for methods and discoveries where appropriate.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
1 June 2026
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“Mentions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mentions. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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