1
as in to cite
to give as an example
I could quote to you a hundred instances in the past when you've lied to me
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2
as in to mention
to make reference to or speak about briefly but specifically
quoted Thomas Jefferson's views on liberty in her paper on the American Revolution
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Recent Examples of quote
Big Think, 14 Oct. 2025
Some of the letters have been quoted.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2025
Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2025
There's a quote from The Office that's always stuck with me for all the wrong reasons.
—Katherine Polcari, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2025
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Verb
The reach of Frankenstein is such that it is still directly referenced and quoted in philosophy and bioethics publications today.
—Big Think, 14 Oct. 2025
Some of the letters have been quoted.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2025
Noun
Many of Reese's quotes and statements have often been at the center of controversy in the sport.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2025
There's a quote from The Office that's always stuck with me for all the wrong reasons.
—Katherine Polcari, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quote
Verb
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Ally Financial — The stock is up 2% after TD Cowen upgraded the financial services company to buy from hold, citing Ally's credit and margin strength.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
20 Oct. 2025
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In the early hours of March 16, Gunter and multiple other young children were in Dillard’s apartment in the Planeview neighborhood of Wichita while Dillard and her adult friends did tequila shots in her parked car, ABC affiliate KAKE reported, citing court documents.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
19 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Gasperini has left a lasting influence on many of his former players who have since become coaches in Serie A, including Thiago Motta (Bologna and Juventus), Raffaele Palladino (Fiorentina) and Ivan Juric — not to mention Antonio Conte, who has won multiple league titles with a back-three system.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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Its license application also mentions potential entertainment for the establishment, including DJs and bands.—
Hannah Kirby,
jsonline.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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Mollick echoed those concerns and stressed the importance of keeping humans in the loop, particularly in healthcare and finance, where accountability still matters.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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That sentiment was echoed in a statement from Cruise Lines International Association, a trade group that represents most major cruise companies.—
Ella Nilsen,
CNN Money,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Each fin features quotations cherry-picked from a century of glowing Phantom press reviews.—
Howard Walker,
Robb Report,
22 Oct. 2025
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Is that a genuine quotation, however, or is Lang merely fooling with us?—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Alchemy could be named after the song on Swift's album The Tortured Poets Department, which has been widely speculated to reference the tight end.—
Sabrina Weiss,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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The post appeared to reference the couple's honeymoon.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Rogers noted that the book argues that a central cause of the war was Anglo settlers’ determination to keep slaves in bondage after Mexico largely abolished it.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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Tape nerds will note that Dončić also made six 2s from the left side of the free-throw area.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Scientists believe that repeated hits to the head damage the brain cells, which causes chronic inflammation and cells to convert into a diseased and dying state.—
Alana Semuels,
Time,
20 Oct. 2025
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The standard form of the blues poem also means that the poem can be repeated; each individual blues poem is part of a larger body of poems that work through similar themes and experiences, told by similar characters.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Mariah had noticed the young soldier standing alone while everyone else celebrated with loved ones.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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Now is not the time for pastors to wilt or keep our heads down, hoping against hope that we won’t be noticed.—
Rev. Nathan Empsall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Quote.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quote. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.
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