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
Literary Hub
september 4, Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2025
Martin said, quoting Francis’ famous line in Spanish about how the church is open to everyone, todos.
—Nicole Winfield, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 5 Sep. 2025
Also included are a selection of wise and witty quotes by Monroe herself, as well as words from scholars and admirers.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
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Verb
My entry unfortunately quoted a particularly vicious line from a Stephen King novel.
—Literary Hub
september 4, Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2025
Martin said, quoting Francis’ famous line in Spanish about how the church is open to everyone, todos.
—Nicole Winfield, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
Noun
Educator pricing requires a quote.
—Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 5 Sep. 2025
Also included are a selection of wise and witty quotes by Monroe herself, as well as words from scholars and admirers.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quote
Verb
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The Nepalese government, citing concerns over fake accounts, hate speech, disinformation and fraud, said the measures were to ensure accountability and make operators responsible for content on their platforms.—
Nir Kshetri,
The Conversation,
14 Sep. 2025
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The actor, who was among seven esteemed creatives honored at the ceremony, began his speech by citing his mother as a contentious inspiration for a life of service.—
Andrew McGowan,
Variety,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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As with any career as long as his, there have been moments when perhaps his aesthetic wasn’t so aligned with where fashion was going, but mention that and Roversi will gently put it to one side.—
Mark Holgate,
Vogue,
11 Sep. 2025
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Bates gets fired up when productions shot outside Los Angeles are mentioned.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Tropical weather experts at Colorado State University echo these predictions, saying overall atmospheric conditions, including wind patterns, will shift in a manner that supports a notable increase in activity.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
10 Sep. 2025
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When the school sent out an emergency alert phone call, the simultaneous rings echoed up and down the line.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Ravn’s prose is striking too, richly marbled with quotation and detail pulled from primary source letters and court documents.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Sep. 2025
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These filings include collections of what each asserts to be undisputed facts, including quotations from conversations, text messages and depositions from Fox News hosts and executives.—
David Folkenflik,
NPR,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Police recovered posts that appeared to reference the 1999 Columbine High School mass shooting and the 2022 Uvalde, Texas, elementary school mass shooting, according to court documents.—
Emily Shapiro,
ABC News,
8 Sep. 2025
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Other notes reference the Gordon Riots — an uprising in 1780 spurred by anti-Catholic sentiment — and the Mohocks, a violent gang of upper-class young men who got drunk and attacked people.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Yet most failed to note the hospital’s long-standing use as a base for Hamas operations.—
Sean Durns,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Meltzer noted that those close to the matter believe the deal is close to being finalized, though WWE has not confirmed this information.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Los Angeles Rams are repeating a costly issue that occurred at the start of the 2024 season.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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Weaving is done on a loom, and patterns like twill or houndstooth are made by weaving weft (horizontal) yarns over and under warp (vertical) yarns into specific repeating patterns.—
Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Leaders need to practice empathy by noticing when silence lingers in a meeting, when a camera remains off, or when fatigue from time zones takes its toll.—
Matthew C. Meade,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Later, while sifting through their collections, researchers noticed three unfamiliar-looking fish, the 2025 study said.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Quote.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quote. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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