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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
Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 9 Jan. 2026
Ukrainian media had quoted the Ukrainian Air Force as saying that a ballistic missile had been used in the strike, which had been travelling at a speed of nearly 8,000 mph.
—Reuters, USA Today, 9 Jan. 2026
Degen Pener, HollywoodReporter, 3 Jan. 2026
Delaney interviewed her father for the project, too, and his quotes appear in the book.
—Helen Sullivan, New Yorker, 3 Jan. 2026
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Verb
In a separate post that day, the CEO added two laughing emoji when quote-tweeting an image of a toaster with a bikini on it.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 9 Jan. 2026
Ukrainian media had quoted the Ukrainian Air Force as saying that a ballistic missile had been used in the strike, which had been travelling at a speed of nearly 8,000 mph.
—Reuters, USA Today, 9 Jan. 2026
Noun
For example, students in a literature class might be asked to have a conversation with ChatGPT about a particular chapter of a novel, but they will be required to use specific quotes from the novel to challenge ChatGPT’s initial reading.
—Degen Pener, HollywoodReporter, 3 Jan. 2026
Delaney interviewed her father for the project, too, and his quotes appear in the book.
—Helen Sullivan, New Yorker, 3 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quote
Verb
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The driver was cited and is expected to get a criminal complaint for endangered driving.—
Mike Sullivan,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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What evidence are authorities citing against the suspect?—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
13 Jan. 2026
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Not to mention the titular bugs, a swarm of blood-invading creatures discovered by her new lover, the mysterious drifter Peter Evans (Namir Smallwood).—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Jan. 2026
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Hafley said Wednesday that having his name being mentioned as a head coaching candidate is flattering and humbling.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The clatter of rising shutters echoed through the empty streets, the occasional rambler scurried past, along the walls, bundled tightly in his coat, women walked by with milk bottles tucked in shawls wrapped around their chests.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Jan. 2026
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The North Carolina Democratic Party has sought to brand Whatley as lacking in charisma, a criticism echoed by Don Brown, a Republican challenging Whatley for the GOP nomination.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
21 Jan. 2026
Noun
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One of the most brutal aspects of this book is reading quotations of the hate mail that families of the teens received.—
Dan Sheehan,
Literary Hub,
22 Jan. 2026
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Smith’s writing serves up dozens of memorable lines, ready for quotation.—
Amy Lindgren,
Twin Cities,
20 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Themed wallpaper is displayed in honor of thousands of songs that reference the company's cars.—
Alysia Burgio,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026
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His side likely will be eager to reference five pitchers with AAVs of more than $32 million — Zack Wheeler, deGrom, Blake Snell, Gerrit Cole and Corbin Burnes — not to mention others above his midpoint.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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But Schmollinger noted that water rate revenues from one set of water customers cannot be used to offset other water customers’ costs.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Jan. 2026
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Kroger notes that any changes to store hours over the weekend will be a regional decision.—
Nicole Nielsen,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2026
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Welfare advocates, long highly critical of the San Jose animal shelter, are warning of a potential legal fight if the agency fails to improve animal care — accusing the city of neglect, gross negligence and repeating violations of state law.—
Devan Patel,
Mercury News,
14 Jan. 2026
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History suggests that without robust organization, protest cycles repeat fruitlessly—or worse, create openings for intervention or authoritarian alternatives.—
Narges Bajoghli,
Time,
13 Jan. 2026
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The theft wasn't noticed until a store employee saw that the entire caviar section was empty, which led management to check their security cameras.—
Michele Gile,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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One game, Jordan Ross, his roommate, noticed that Jake was too late to rotate over on a double-team from the baseline side on a drive.—
Mirin Fader,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Quote.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quote. Accessed 24 Jan. 2026.
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