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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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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
David Hilzenrath, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
Ahead, the best life quotes to lift your spirit.
—Mary Alice Russell, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
Caroline Ernst, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
Five lender quotes can save more than $6,000.
—Jeff Lazerson, Oc Register, 16 Apr. 2026
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Verb
This article quotes from and is based largely on records from three lawsuits against formula manufacturers that went to trial in 2024 and are now on appeal.
—David Hilzenrath, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
Ahead, the best life quotes to lift your spirit.
—Mary Alice Russell, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
Noun
Our editorial team looks at quotes, sample contracts and customer reviews to create accurate and reliable overviews and reviews of plans and companies.
—Caroline Ernst, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
Five lender quotes can save more than $6,000.
—Jeff Lazerson, Oc Register, 16 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quote
Verb
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No Iranian delegation has yet departed for Islamabad, Reuters reported Tuesday, citing Iranian state TV, contradicting international media reports that a team of representatives was traveling.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
21 Apr. 2026
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Many of the world’s most popular musicians have cited Prince as an influence on their careers, including Beyoncé and Bruno Mars.—
Alex Gurley,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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Nowhere in Monday's press release announcing the CEO shift did Apple mention AI.—
Jennifer Elias,
CNBC,
21 Apr. 2026
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In the first half of the semester, the specific assignment was a factor in each paper due, and Andrew wrote nothing that covered, went into, or even mentioned the factor assigned.—
John McPhee,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Although United want to add two midfielders, doing both at a price point in the £70m-plus region — echoing their three big signings last summer — might be beyond their finances this time round, given the further squad strengthening required.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Cowboys legend Michael Irvin echoed similar sentiments.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Finally, Tetzloff performed another quotation.—
Sheila Regan,
Twin Cities,
14 Apr. 2026
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The quotation is from the Book of Isaiah, which is recognized as Scripture by Christians and Jews.—
Paul Elie,
New Yorker,
4 Apr. 2026
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Hollywood was the through line for the whole night, as beyond those celebrity cameos, Carpenter seemed to reference films including Chicago and Dirty Dancing among others as well.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Apr. 2026
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Gibson has created a suite of 17 prints that reference political buttons from the Obama campaigns.—
Maximilíano Durón,
ARTnews.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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Fusco noted that even though the cuts are for non-teaching staff, children—especially the most vulnerable—will be affected.—
Joan Murray,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Shoppers note that the fabric is soft to the touch and the ideal weight for spring and summer when used by itself, or suitable for year-round use in milder climates.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
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Strawberries, sugar, lemon, and lime juice create the base layer with the same repeated by substituting blueberries for the top layer, while the middle is an ice cream-like custard.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
11 Apr. 2026
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Hammering the Color Palette Using too many colors (and over-repeating them) can cause visual overwhelm, which can read as clutter.—
Wendy Rose Gould,
Martha Stewart,
11 Apr. 2026
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But as the 21-year-old cornerback approaches the NFL Draft projected as a second-round pick, those closest to him remember when his size was the first thing people noticed, and often the only thing.—
Tyler Carmona,
Miami Herald,
19 Apr. 2026
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Take our recent example game’s score of eight to six with a goal of 10 points; Fermat would notice that the game must end within five coin flips.—
Jack Murtagh,
Scientific American,
19 Apr. 2026
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“Quote.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quote. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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