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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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
Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 2 Jan. 2026
Given how big a role your credit score plays in the rates you are quoted, pausing your search to boost your score can also make a major difference, and possibly account for sizable savings.
—Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 1 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
Which of your lines is most often quoted back to you?
—Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 2 Jan. 2026
Given how big a role your credit score plays in the rates you are quoted, pausing your search to boost your score can also make a major difference, and possibly account for sizable savings.
—Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 1 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
Verb
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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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Contemporary voices echo this caution with striking clarity.—
Daniel Ross Goodman,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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In the years since the killings, Rusty has faced public scrutiny and blame for his wife’s actions — criticism echoed by Woroniecki himself.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Smith’s writing serves up dozens of memorable lines, ready for quotation.—
Amy Lindgren,
Twin Cities,
20 Dec. 2025
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And details from the records, including quotations, began to trickle out last month in court filings in the Oakland case.—
David Ingram,
NBC news,
17 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Criminals may reference the breach to sound legitimate.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
3 Jan. 2026
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On that track, Drake trolls a female friend’s meltdown over the galactic beat, which some fans believe may reference Kim Kardashian’s relationship with ex-husband Ye (formerly Kanye West).—
Mackenzie Cummings-Grady,
Billboard,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Citizens Utility Board expressed outrage at the request, noting the increase would push the utility's total rate increases to more than $1 billion in less than a decade.—
CBS Chicago Team,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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Deputies found Carter deceased on the scene, noting that no foul play was suspected.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
11 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Running backs with 300-plus touches the previous season don’t generally repeat that volume the following season.—
Michael Salfino,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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He was also asked to repeat back numbers, complete basic math equations, and memorize a collection of words that were revisited at the end of the test.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 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 14 Jan. 2026.
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