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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
Ken Sugiura, AJC.com, 4 June 2026
Wrapping an upper corner, meanwhile, is a brise soleil of text that quotes the former president’s historic 2015 speech commemorating the Selma to Montgomery marches.
—Sam Cochran, Architectural Digest, 4 June 2026
Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 5 June 2026
In an email obtained by Action News Jax, assistant principal Samantha Sawruk wrote that the quote was not included when administrators reviewed the yearbook before submission.
—Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
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Verb
After Castillo was quoted in an Atlanta Journal-Constitution column expressing his disappointment that he was priced out of World Cup tickets, Atlanta sports marketing executive Vince Thompson read the column and offered to purchase tickets for Castillo and his family.
—Ken Sugiura, AJC.com, 4 June 2026
Wrapping an upper corner, meanwhile, is a brise soleil of text that quotes the former president’s historic 2015 speech commemorating the Selma to Montgomery marches.
—Sam Cochran, Architectural Digest, 4 June 2026
Noun
Sarah Michelle Gellar posted several pictures with Head, sharing a poignant Buffy quote.
—Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 5 June 2026
In an email obtained by Action News Jax, assistant principal Samantha Sawruk wrote that the quote was not included when administrators reviewed the yearbook before submission.
—Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quote
Verb
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The legal troubles that shadowed Paxton in public office in Texas are a central attack line of Talarico’s campaign, though in his endorsement, Cogdell didn’t cite concerns about his client’s past.—
Jesse Bedayn,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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The city of Durham enacted a 60-day moratorium in May after residents also cited concerns about environmental impacts.—
Mary Ramsey
Updated June 8,
Charlotte Observer,
9 June 2026
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The same crowd booed when council members mentioned the growing popularity of artificial intelligence.—
Mary Ramsey
Updated June 8,
Charlotte Observer,
9 June 2026
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Cirtain half-jokingly mentioned that the competition among all the astronauts to be the first to wear the new Prada suits remains fierce.—
Kanika Talwar,
Footwear News,
8 June 2026
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The soft, rhythmic sound of small waves striking the base of the pillars echoed around them.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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Versace’s strapless, knee-length satin dress is precisely draped, its folds echoing the movement of water.—
Sarah Zendejas,
Vogue,
10 June 2026
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Lowbrow sources such as Sunday funnies, B movies, and advertisements are present but are more diffuse, rarely coalescing into obvious quotation.—
Jeremy Lybarger,
Artforum,
2 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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If a site's code is difficult to read and interpret, AI systems may be less likely to surface or reference that content.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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These word puzzles all covertly reference the years-old disappearance of Charlie, Martha’s brilliant older sister.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
4 June 2026
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Enforcement of inappropriate corner crossing will continue to be difficult for FWP, but Callaghan notes that enforcement is only one part of the relationship balance that FWP Director Clark noted between private property rights and public-access rights.—
Andrew McKean,
Outdoor Life,
4 June 2026
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Wenders also noted that the film industry must engage in a broader discussion about how to handle controversial material from film history.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
4 June 2026
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People left theaters repeating lines, sharing jokes, and reliving scenes with their fam.—
Datwon Thomas,
VIBE.com,
6 June 2026
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Richard Pryor, a Bruce acolyte, eventually concluded after a visit to Africa in 1979 that repeating the n-word hadn’t diluted it at all.—
Donie O'Sullivan,
CNN Money,
6 June 2026
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Many are noticing the impact their reliance on technology has had on their relationships, and are craving real personal connections.—
Staff Author,
Parents,
7 June 2026
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Some consumers didn't seem to notice, or care.—
Morgan Korn,
ABC News,
7 June 2026
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“Quote.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quote. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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