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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
Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 6 Oct. 2025
As a professional organizer, my ears perk up anytime someone mentions the words ‘declutter’, ‘organize’, or ‘tidy,' in a conversation about productivity.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Oct. 2025
That video also mentions the fake couch rumor.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
The plan also mentions a long-term horizon for self-determination and the establishment of a Palestinian state – a point not raised in previous proposals, which mainly focused on ending the war in Gaza but neglected to include a longer-term pathway to statehood.
—Asher Kaufman, The Conversation, 30 Sep. 2025
Another report the department published since these interviews that offers recommendations for the 2025 state heat plan update includes some data on the increasing homeless population and mentions their vulnerability to heat.
—Joan Meiners, AZCentral.com, 29 Sep. 2025
However, Do was not willing to share a resume with our editorial board and his LinkedIn profile mentions companies that have no discernible online presence.
—Mercury News Editorial, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025
Every time a character mentions a sum of money, text onscreen tells you how much that’s worth in today’s currency.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025
Hissrich mentions needing to fill in a lot of the blanks left in that character's story in the books.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Sep. 2025
Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 4 Oct. 2025
Like the Chinese government and most of its people, the movie evades mentions of the mass casualties after the pandemic restrictions were removed, therefore foregoing an opportunity to reflect on whether the deaths were preventable and what lessons might be learned.
—Yangyang Cheng, NPR, 4 Oct. 2025
There were whispered mentions of prison, alcoholism, domestic abuse.
—Rachel Linden, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025
Since the national organization took over, monthly call traffic has increased 34% and media mentions have soared more than 5,000%, leading to a third of Americans recognizing 1-800-GAMBLER as a national hotline, according to the NCPG.
—Contessa Brewer, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2025
Allar and offensive coordinator Andy Kotelnicki are getting nearly as many mentions as Franklin.
—Joe Rexrode, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
According to the Oklahoman, part of the USA TODAY Network, under Walters' watch, the state's Department of Education developed new social studies academic standards that included multiple mentions of Christianity along with discredited theories about the 2020 presidential election.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
Pierce also reportedly told professors that any mentions of trans identity must be taken out of course descriptions, while textbook chapters on trans identity must be omitted entirely.
—Abby Monteil, Them., 26 Sep. 2025
Lowpass reported that the job listing's language was edited to remove mentions of Vega after Roettgers asked Amazon for comment.
—Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 25 Sep. 2025
Verb
The affidavit mentions that police obtained a search warrant to collect Sanchez’s phone and clothes from the hospital.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 6 Oct. 2025
As a professional organizer, my ears perk up anytime someone mentions the words ‘declutter’, ‘organize’, or ‘tidy,' in a conversation about productivity.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Oct. 2025
That video also mentions the fake couch rumor.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
The plan also mentions a long-term horizon for self-determination and the establishment of a Palestinian state – a point not raised in previous proposals, which mainly focused on ending the war in Gaza but neglected to include a longer-term pathway to statehood.
—Asher Kaufman, The Conversation, 30 Sep. 2025
Another report the department published since these interviews that offers recommendations for the 2025 state heat plan update includes some data on the increasing homeless population and mentions their vulnerability to heat.
—Joan Meiners, AZCentral.com, 29 Sep. 2025
However, Do was not willing to share a resume with our editorial board and his LinkedIn profile mentions companies that have no discernible online presence.
—Mercury News Editorial, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025
Every time a character mentions a sum of money, text onscreen tells you how much that’s worth in today’s currency.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025
Hissrich mentions needing to fill in a lot of the blanks left in that character's story in the books.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Sep. 2025
Noun
Special mentions were awarded to Yrsa Roca Fannberg’s The Ground Beneath Our Feet and Namir Abdel Messeeh’s Life After Siham.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 4 Oct. 2025
Like the Chinese government and most of its people, the movie evades mentions of the mass casualties after the pandemic restrictions were removed, therefore foregoing an opportunity to reflect on whether the deaths were preventable and what lessons might be learned.
—Yangyang Cheng, NPR, 4 Oct. 2025
There were whispered mentions of prison, alcoholism, domestic abuse.
—Rachel Linden, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025
Since the national organization took over, monthly call traffic has increased 34% and media mentions have soared more than 5,000%, leading to a third of Americans recognizing 1-800-GAMBLER as a national hotline, according to the NCPG.
—Contessa Brewer, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2025
Allar and offensive coordinator Andy Kotelnicki are getting nearly as many mentions as Franklin.
—Joe Rexrode, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
According to the Oklahoman, part of the USA TODAY Network, under Walters' watch, the state's Department of Education developed new social studies academic standards that included multiple mentions of Christianity along with discredited theories about the 2020 presidential election.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
Pierce also reportedly told professors that any mentions of trans identity must be taken out of course descriptions, while textbook chapters on trans identity must be omitted entirely.
—Abby Monteil, Them., 26 Sep. 2025
Lowpass reported that the job listing's language was edited to remove mentions of Vega after Roettgers asked Amazon for comment.
—Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mentions
Verb
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The Essential Air Service, which provide funding for airlines to fly to small cites that otherwise might not receive air service, will expire Sunday, the Department of Transportation announced Monday.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
7 Oct. 2025
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Jack Smith cites these conversations in his report.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Oct. 2025
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In his role as an officer, Baker received multiple chief’s commendations, including one in 2011 for his role in flawlessly executing multiple critical tasks during a domestic shooting incident involving a man who allegedly shot and wounded his wife in their suburban townhouse neighborhood.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
19 Sep. 2025
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Highest commendations to those who made history voting for and passing it through both chambers of the legislature.—
Robert Turner,
Baltimore Sun,
2 June 2025
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At the end of their version of Cinderella, the tragic stepsisters cut off the backs of their heels to try to fit into the glass slipper; the prince only notices the deception when their stockings fill with blood.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
3 Oct. 2025
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The paper notices warning of upcoming cleanups have a phone number for people to call when belongings are taken, and the city is supposed to hold onto that property for at least 90 days before it is thrown away.—
Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Sep. 2025
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For the first time in the show's 56-year history, the awards will be taped live at Bridgestone Arena.—
Melonee Hurt,
Nashville Tennessean,
6 Oct. 2025
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But the high-profile nature of the awards and the eye-popping figures associated with them are pushing board-level compensation committees that negotiate CEO pay to prepare for conversations about similar packages.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
5 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The dress code also specifies the type of shoes to be worn and forbids facial tattoos or more than one facial piercing.—
Chad Murphy,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
18 Sep. 2025
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Each recipe is indicated by a code—O means the Four Roses distillery; B or E indicates the mashbill (B is 35 percent rye, E is 20 percent rye); S means straight whiskey; and the last letter specifies the yeast strain, each of which brings a different flavor profile to the whiskey.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
19 Aug. 2025
Noun
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At the meeting, school board member Danny Espino proposed contracting with the Florida Division of Administrative Hearings, based in Tallahassee, which uses administrative law judges to hear challenges to traffic citations virtually.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
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The Village of Pewaukee recently enacted a new anti-bullying ordinance, but no citations have been issued yet.—
Alec Johnson,
jsonline.com,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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How to prevent or treat eczema While eczema isn’t usually curable, Portela notes that some children outgrow it by age 5 or 6.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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That’s why the AMD announcement may have been significant, but not exactly surprising — OpenAI has been diversifying its supply of chips for a while, notes Ben Barringer, global technology analyst at Quilter Cheviot.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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But amping up efforts can lead to a whopping 25 percent increase in social capital, our prior study indicates.—
Sarah Maokosy,
Fortune,
4 Oct. 2025
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As the missing final months in the timeline of An Unfinished Film indicates, the people's reluctance to talk about the pandemic cannot be attributed only to censorship.—
Yangyang Cheng,
NPR,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Mentions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mentions. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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