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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2
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
Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 2026
As with the Novartis commercial, neither Spencer nor Vergara mentions that Boehringer Ingelheim’s drug Jardiance is approved to treat patients who score high on that particular test.
—Damian Garde, STAT, 5 Feb. 2026
Along with Social Circle, the ICE draft mentions one possible site in Jefferson, Georgia, as well as others located in Virginia, Louisiana, Texas, Arizona, and Missouri.
—Dan Raby, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
While the song mentions no animals, in Germany the tradition became associated with hedgehogs, later transitioning to groundhogs in the United States.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 1 Feb. 2026
Bulbs that are between 2,700 and 3,000 Kelvin are ideal for these accent table lamps and reading lamps that Gilch mentions.
—Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 1 Feb. 2026
Martens mentions how the Pro team has worked closely with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to ensure a Sudanese filmmaker could attend the festival this year.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 1 Feb. 2026
My co host Graham often mentions this during our episodes.
—Lien De Pau, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
The list mentions fossil fuels, geothermal, and nuclear but excludes solar, wind, and hydrogen.
—IEEE Spectrum, 28 Jan. 2026
Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 6 Feb. 2026
These mentions do not necessarily indicate evidence of editorial influence.
—Dan Vergano, Scientific American, 5 Feb. 2026
Other mentions involving Rogan are limited to Epstein’s personal interest in UFC events.
—Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 5 Feb. 2026
This story contains mentions of suicide.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 4 Feb. 2026
The index also considers including searches on and off platform, product views, sales, social media mentions, activity and engagement statistics worldwide.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 4 Feb. 2026
Melinda French Gates spoke out for the first time since the release of Epstein files that contained mentions of her ex-husband, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 3 Feb. 2026
No one’s going to get annoying in your mentions for praising these ones.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 31 Jan. 2026
To uncover the latest travel trends, Tripadvisor partnered with Stylus, a consumer trend forecaster, to look at changes in data for the travel website’s experience bookings, hotel demand, and review mentions.
—Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Verb
The website Seyvillas mentions there are several fruit stands as well as a restaurant and toilets nearby.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 2026
As with the Novartis commercial, neither Spencer nor Vergara mentions that Boehringer Ingelheim’s drug Jardiance is approved to treat patients who score high on that particular test.
—Damian Garde, STAT, 5 Feb. 2026
Along with Social Circle, the ICE draft mentions one possible site in Jefferson, Georgia, as well as others located in Virginia, Louisiana, Texas, Arizona, and Missouri.
—Dan Raby, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
While the song mentions no animals, in Germany the tradition became associated with hedgehogs, later transitioning to groundhogs in the United States.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 1 Feb. 2026
Bulbs that are between 2,700 and 3,000 Kelvin are ideal for these accent table lamps and reading lamps that Gilch mentions.
—Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 1 Feb. 2026
Martens mentions how the Pro team has worked closely with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to ensure a Sudanese filmmaker could attend the festival this year.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 1 Feb. 2026
My co host Graham often mentions this during our episodes.
—Lien De Pau, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
The list mentions fossil fuels, geothermal, and nuclear but excludes solar, wind, and hydrogen.
—IEEE Spectrum, 28 Jan. 2026
Noun
If the people’s voice makes a difference, John Wooden with 12 mentions and Vin Scully, Chick Hearn and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar with four each should be first ballot Hall of Famers.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 6 Feb. 2026
These mentions do not necessarily indicate evidence of editorial influence.
—Dan Vergano, Scientific American, 5 Feb. 2026
Other mentions involving Rogan are limited to Epstein’s personal interest in UFC events.
—Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 5 Feb. 2026
This story contains mentions of suicide.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 4 Feb. 2026
The index also considers including searches on and off platform, product views, sales, social media mentions, activity and engagement statistics worldwide.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 4 Feb. 2026
Melinda French Gates spoke out for the first time since the release of Epstein files that contained mentions of her ex-husband, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 3 Feb. 2026
No one’s going to get annoying in your mentions for praising these ones.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 31 Jan. 2026
To uncover the latest travel trends, Tripadvisor partnered with Stylus, a consumer trend forecaster, to look at changes in data for the travel website’s experience bookings, hotel demand, and review mentions.
—Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mentions
Verb
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The students' lawsuit cites body camera footage of a Texas Department of Public Safety trooper questioning why students were being arrested at the April 24 protest.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
4 Feb. 2026
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Judge cites State Department advisory Not long ago, every seat would have been filled at an English language class for Haitian immigrants in the Rockland County town of Spring Valley, but these days only a handful attend the sessions at the Konbit Neg Lakay Center.—
Tony Aiello,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The officers' actions earned them commendations as well as a Distinguished Service Award from the city of Bethlehem, one of three Hobson's received in the last two years.—
Janelle Griffith,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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She was honored with numerous commendations, including the Chief of Department Award for her professionalism and outstanding service.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
26 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Hart also shared that staying hydrated has been a challenge for her over the years, joking that her husband, musician Mark Wilkerson, notices her dislike for drinking water.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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Crockett notices who isn’t there, too.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
3 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The singer walked in on a vignette of a couple watching Bad Bunny at the awards ceremony with their young son.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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The singer grew up watching his idols win awards on television, and eventually, those idols began handing him the awards.—
Itzel Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The bill specifies that the armed volunteers would be able to provide services on any property owned or leased by a religious institution, including property used for education.—
Lauren Costantino
February 5,
Miami Herald,
5 Feb. 2026
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The listing typically specifies the max size and hookup situation.—
Outside,
Outside,
4 Feb. 2026
Noun
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In this situation, an RV has remained parked on a public street for several months and has received citations related to these violations.—
Zach Boetto,
CBS News,
8 Feb. 2026
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Code enforcement has issued $6,350 citations to the Taxins, as well as Puff Puff Pazz, LLC and Elliot.—
Devan Patel,
Mercury News,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
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To seat a jury of eight with four alternates, the defense notes, the court must qualify at least 43 jurors, something attorneys argue is unlikely given the number of disqualifications already identified.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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Geisler notes that a single individual may manage care for aging parents while also coordinating medical needs for their children.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
7 Feb. 2026
Noun
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He is mentioned in the study’s acknowledgements.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
8 Jan. 2026
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There’s still clearly a ways to go, but on this show, easy acknowledgements like that seem to make a big difference.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
31 Dec. 2025
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“Mentions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mentions. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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