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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 Chiu, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
The ongoing circus around the former Rebels head coach seemed to hit a tipping point for Ole Miss fans in recent weeks, thanks to an article written by Vanity Fair that quoted Kiffin tying in past racial issues to why some recruits did not want to live in Oxford.
—Trey Wallace Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2026
Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 28 May 2026
Comparing multiple quotes, researching available incentives and considering long-term energy savings can all play an important role in controlling the overall cost of a new HVAC system.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 28 May 2026
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Verb
The Juggernaut quoted Rana throughout a lengthy profile of him published last week.
—David Chiu, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
The ongoing circus around the former Rebels head coach seemed to hit a tipping point for Ole Miss fans in recent weeks, thanks to an article written by Vanity Fair that quoted Kiffin tying in past racial issues to why some recruits did not want to live in Oxford.
—Trey Wallace Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2026
Noun
An earlier version of this story with quotes attributed to co-owner Charles Amine came from a company vendor who did not have authority to speak for the company, according to the owner.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 28 May 2026
Comparing multiple quotes, researching available incentives and considering long-term energy savings can all play an important role in controlling the overall cost of a new HVAC system.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quote
Verb
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According to county officials cited by WIBC, Habib also passed the federal E-Verify employment-authorization check during onboarding.—
Alexandra Koch , Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
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Neon released the first movie, with its marketing campaign cited as a blueprint for how to build anticipation for a spooky movie.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
1 June 2026
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The neighborhood/area As mentioned, the location is excellent.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Not to mention, Fox News Digital was in New York for Awesome Championship Wrestling that delivered on four-plus hours of wrestling fun.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
Verb
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During closing arguments before the jury Tuesday, Grossman’s attorney, Esther Holm, echoed that claim.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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Charlotte Mather-Taylor, the director of the Area Agency on Aging of Broward County, echoed the sentiment on the importance of mental activity.—
Lauren Pastrana,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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Co-commissioned by the Pacific Symphony, the 32-minute instrumental piece combines music, panoramic visual imagery and a live narration of quotations from America’s past.—
Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
27 May 2026
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The quotation is on the city’s website.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
27 May 2026
Verb
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The nonprofit’s statement did not reference the permitting process, but highlighted the importance of keeping the event running for the LGBTQ+ community.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
16 May 2026
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Keep it calm and reference the specific meeting when the interruptions happened.—
Jessica Chen,
CNBC,
15 May 2026
Verb
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During a September 2025 interview with the Taco Policy podcast, Talarico noted that his usual go-to taco order is actually a bacon and egg taco on a flour tortilla – another common combination for breakfast taco connoisseurs.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Igwe pointed to DoorDash’s growing grocery and retail use cases, noting that the World Cup campaign highlights more than meals.—
Jeff Fromm,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Also making history was Sherman Oaks Notre Dame senior JJ Harel, who repeated as boys high jump champion at 7-2.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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Hulst would start in a hilly stretch of Laguna Beach, charge up one hill, then run at the top to the next block, down that street, run another block and sprint up that street, repeating the process up and down 31 hills.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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The ability to notice emotional shifts in others is a key part of developing empathy, one of the highest forms of emotional intelligence.—
Reem Raouda,
CNBC,
31 May 2026
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Fans also noticed that the show didn’t tag any of its contestants’ Instagram handles in this year’s announcement and that comments are already restricted on the Islanders’ personal pages, leading to speculation that the show has put new social media safeguards in place to alleviate harassment.—
Angela Yang,
NBC news,
31 May 2026
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