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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
Dan Mangan, CNBC, 30 Apr. 2025
To quote the legendary Prodigy of Mobb Deep, Buffalo, New York, MC Ché Noir is putting her lifetime in between the paper’s lines.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 29 Apr. 2025
Ana Claudia Chacin, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2025
Nawfal promotes the long interviews by making short clips and posting them with quotes onto X and YouTube.
—Huo Jingnan, NPR, 17 Apr. 2025
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Verb
But experts say the number could be far smaller than even the $160 billion figure Musk quoted.
—Dan Mangan, CNBC, 30 Apr. 2025
To quote the legendary Prodigy of Mobb Deep, Buffalo, New York, MC Ché Noir is putting her lifetime in between the paper’s lines.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 29 Apr. 2025
Noun
The quote has since been removed from the article by the editors.
—Ana Claudia Chacin, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2025
Nawfal promotes the long interviews by making short clips and posting them with quotes onto X and YouTube.
—Huo Jingnan, NPR, 17 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quote
Verb
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For example, Lee cites a client who put butterfly wallpaper in the entryway closet where her kids store their coats and shoes.—
Matt Alderton,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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At the time, Thompson cited her mental health as one of the factors that contributed to her decision.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
2 May 2025
Verb
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By 1911, their vines may have recovered, but the gap between the big firms and the small-time producers seemed wider than ever—not to mention the roiling resentment felt over the fraudulent products flooding the market.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
28 Apr. 2025
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In his on-air rebuke, Pelley was clear to mention that CBS had not killed any stories about the Trump administration or its effect on Americans’ lives in the past few months.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
28 Apr. 2025
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This would have echoed Pat Benatar’s induction three years ago, where the Rock Hall inducted both Benatar and her husband and musical partner, Neil Giraldo.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
28 Apr. 2025
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The letter from the group of university presidents echoed Garber’s remarks.—
Steven Walker,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2025
Noun
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One of my nerdy little hobbies is collecting quotations from the famous and not-so-famous about good writing.—
Chris John Amorosino,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2025
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Drawing on quotations from Karl Marx, a Lincoln enthusiast, Stewart argues that Lincoln was essentially the first Marxist President: embracing a view of labor not far from Marx’s own, and opposing the peonage of working people in all its forms.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2025
Verb
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On Thursday, Trump also referenced female volleyball players who have been affected by trans inclusion.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
2 May 2025
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Odds referenced are morning line odds from when the field was set April 26.—
Teresa Genaro,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
Verb
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The number could be even higher − the database notes that several universities did not indicate the amount of visas that had been revoked.—
Jennifer Borresen,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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Several tasters noted that this cake had an authentic, buttery taste.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
3 May 2025
Verb
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This process is repeated until one candidate has received the necessary votes.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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Some report that students are disrupting focus by repeating Italian Brainrot phrases during lessons.—
Annabelle Canela,
Parents,
1 May 2025
Verb
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Is there construction around Epic Universe? Those who have been to Epic Universe's previews or have driven around the area recently might notice the construction on the roads and areas outside of the park.—
Samantha Neely,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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People can improve their ability to notice and feel this positive emotion.—
Monica Y. Bartlett,
The Conversation,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Quote.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quote. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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